Advanced Composite Materials (ACMs) can be defined as a combination of materials appropriately arranged using reinforcing fibers, carefully chosen matrixes, and sometimes auxiliary materials like adhesive core and other inserts. These combinations after proper manipulation and processing result in a ...
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Types and Design of Steel Chimney Structure
Steel chimneys are structures with tall, slender and tapering with circular cross sections. They are ideally suited for process work where a low thermal capacity required and short heat-up period. This article presents different types of steel chimneys are their ...
Raft Foundations – Types and Advantages
Raft foundation is a thick reinforced concrete slab which spreads over a large area of soil and provides support for several columns and load bearing walls. It is also called as mat foundation which are widely used foundation system. Raft ...
Prestressed Concrete Pipes – Types, Uses and Manufacture
Prestressed concrete pipes are widely used around the world and slowly replacing RCC pipes and steel pipes. They have more strength than RCC pipes and economical compared to steel or cast iron pipes. The strength of PSC pipe can be ...
Specifications of Prestressing Steel in Prestressed Concrete
Specifications of Prestressing Steel in Prestressed Concrete For prestressed concrete members, the high-tensile steel, used generally, consists of wires, bars or strands. The high tensile strength of steel is generally achieved by marginally increasing the carbon content in steel in ...
Prestressed Concrete Mix Design Proportions
Prestressed Concrete mix design proportions should be chosen in such a way that strength, durability, workability etc suits the construction. The mix proportions for prestressed concrete are determined based on the recommendations provided by the standard codes of the region. ...
Requirements of Prestressed Concrete
Strength and durability are the basic requirements of prestressed concrete. The prestressing levels are determined such a way that the structural member show desired performance safely and economically. Main requirements of prestressed concrete are explained in the below section. Requirements ...
WELDING OF REINFORCEMENT
Welding of reinforcement bars is a practical means of developing the force transfer required in many connection. The following recommendations should be followed when welding reinforcement to avoid damage to the bars and to provide the required force transfer: Carbon ...
Types of Joints in Concrete Construction
Joints in concrete construction are construction joints, expansion joints, contraction joints and isolation joints. Joints prevent cracking in concrete.
SHEET PILE WALLS
Sheet pile walls are retaining walls constructed to retain earth, water or any other filling materials. These walls are thinner in section compared to masonry walls. Sheet pile walls are generally used for following: 1. Water front structures, i.e. in ...