A cantilever beam is a rigid structural element supported at one end and free at the other, as shown in Figure-1. The cantilever beam can be either made of concrete or steel whose one end is cast or anchored to ...
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How to Construct Open Wells?
An open well is a cylindrical shaft made out of masonry in the ground with an uncovered opening. It is one of the most basic types of well that can be shallow or deep depending on the water table. The ...
Golden Gate Bridge: Construction of One of the Longest Suspension Bridges in the World
The Golden Gate Bridge connects San Francisco Bay to Marine County and is seen as a symbol of power and progress of the United States of America. It is a type of suspension bridge with a tower at each end, ...
Bogibeel: Construction of the Longest Rail-Road Bridge of India
The 4940 m long Bogibeel bridge is currently the longest rail-road bridge in India. It is built on the mighty Brahmaputra river in Assam, 17 km away from Dibrugarh, and connects the city with the Dhemaji district. This two-tier bridge ...
10 Construction Challenges in High-Rise Buildings [PDF]
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A high-rise building is a building with a small footprint, small roof area, and immense facades. High-rise buildings have the potential to decongest urban sprawl as they can deal with high-density issues and lack of available land for development. The ...
How to Construct Overhead Masonry Water Tank? [PDF]
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The terrace water storage tank is generally constructed using brick masonry, which is placed on an elevated platform to provide a reserve supply of water for daily house activities. The construction of a water storage tank with the use of brick ...
Storage Silos – Types & Advantages [PDF]
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A silo is a pit structure used to store bulk materials like cement, carbon black, woodchips, etc. in large industries. Based on the bulk material it carries, the silos can have several types like bunker silos, tower silos, etc. The ...
Non-Destructive Test on Structural Steel and Welds
Non-destructive testing is a solution to find the strength of the existing steel structure and its joints such as welds. Di-Penetration Test, Magnetic Particle Testing, and ultrasonic testing are the various non-destructive tests (NDT) carried out to find the strength ...