Reinforced concrete structures in coastal areas are subjected to an extremely corrosive environment. This is due to the presence of chloride ions in the seawater. The presence of oxygen exacerbates the aggressive condition in coastal areas especially in zones subject ...
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Structure Relocation
Structure relocation is the process of moving a structure from one location to another.It mainly involves two consecutive steps. They are disassembling and reassembling it at the required destination, or transporting it whole. Relocation involves lifting and placing a structure ...
What is Bridge Pier? Types of Bridge Piers
A bridge pier is a type of structure that extend to the ground below or into the water. It is used to support bridge superstructure and transfer the loads to the foundation. The bridge piers can be constructed to be ...
What are the Types of Frame Structures?
Different types of frame structures are available that have been used in building construction. They are classified into two major types namely rigid frame structure and braced frame structure. These are further divided into various forms for instance the former ...
What is a Cooling Tower?
A cooling tower is used to remove excess heat that is generated in large industrial and commercial units by cooling the area by lowering the temperature. Here, in this article, you will learn and study the working of different types ...
Grade Separation and Interchanges
Grade separation is a method developed to avoid the disruption of traffic flow at intersections. Grade separation is adopted at junctions where two or more surface transport axes cross with each other. Different types of grade separation structures, advantages and ...
Placement of Rebar in Footings – Horizontal and Vertical Rebars
Steel reinforcement forms an important part of concrete foundations. Thus, good placement of horizontal and vertical rebars in a footing is of utmost importance as placing concrete. The placement, size, cover, tying and tolerance in steel reinforcement are considered to ...
What is Steel Frame Structure Building Construction?
Steel frame is typically consisting of vertical column and horizontal beams which are riveted, bolted or welded together in a rectilinear grid. Steel beams are horizontal structural members that resist loads applied laterally to their axis. Columns are vertical structural ...