Double shear test is used to determine the shear strength (ultimate shear stress) of the mild steel specimen. Universal testing machine (UTM) is used for performing double shear test. There are two types of UTM namely: screw type and hydraulic ...
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What is the Global Information System (GIS)?
GIS is a computer-based information system that performs the activities of capturing, storing, manipulating, analyzing and displaying both spatial and non-spatial data in order to solve complex research, planning and management problems. It is a system of hardware and software ...
10 Causes of Earthquake Damages in Unreinforced Masonry Buildings
There are several weaknesses that may cause the failure of unreinforced masonry structure during earthquakes. These weaknesses are design and construction errors which should be considered and addressed during the design and construction of such structure. The main weaknesses in ...
What are the Four Virtues of Earthquake Resistant Buildings?
There are four virtues that any earthquake resistant buildings should have to a certain extent in order to withstand designated seismic forces. The virtues of earthquake resistant buildings are structural configurations, lateral strength of the building, adequate stiffness, and ductility. ...
I.S Codes on Earthquake Resistant Building Design
The list of Indian standard codes for earthquake design of structures include IS 1893–2002, IS 4928–1993, IS 13827–1992, IS: 13920–1997, IS: 13935–1993. These codes take several parameters into considerations for instance local seismology, accepted level of seismic risk, building typologies, ...
English Bond and Flemish Bond – Features & Difference
English bond and Flemish bond are the two most common brick masonry patterns used in wall construction. A brick construction pattern with alternate courses of brick laid as stretchers and headers forms an English bond. A flemish bond is a ...
Difference Between Magnitude and Intensity of Earthquake
Magnitude and intensity measure various characteristics of earthquake. The former measures the energy released at the source of the earthquake. However, the latter measures the strength of shaking generated by the earthquake at a certain location. The magnitude of earthquake is ...
Test for Setting Times of Concrete Mixture Based on ASTM C403M-16
The penetration resistance test used for the determination of initial and final setting time of concrete mixture in laboratory and project site, and the effects of variables, such as water content; type and amount of cementitious material; or admixtures, upon ...