Bunkers and silos are structure that are used as storage tanks. Structural design of bunkers with procedure and design considerations are discussed. The bunkers and silos made of reinforced concrete have almost replaced the steel storage structures. Concrete bins possess ...
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How to Plan for Better Acoustic Control in Building?
The acoustic feature of a building can be taken care at the initial stages of planning of the project. The ignorance at the initial stage would force us to make use of costly techniques at later stages. The site planning ...
Concrete Formwork Loads and Pressure Calculations
Concrete formworks are subjected to various loads and pressure. Concrete formwork loads and pressure calculations are described in this article. Formworks or molds are considerably important for building constrictions by holding fresh concrete mixture at place until it get required strength ...
Underpinning Methods, Procedure and Applications in Foundation Strengthening
Underpinning is a method for repair and strengthening of building foundations. Underpinning methods, procedures and their applications in strengthening of different types of foundations is discussed in this article.
Jet Grouting -Procedure, Applications and Advantages for Soil Stabilization
Jet grouting is a ground improvement or soil stabilization method. Methods, procedures, applications and advantages of jet grouting is described here.
Horizontal Bands in Masonry Buildings – Types, Location, Design and Applications
Horizontal bands in masonry buildings are seismic bands consisting of reinforced concrete. Types of horizontal band, their location, design and applications are discussed.
Acoustic Properties of Building Materials for Noise Control
Acoustic property of building is based on acoustic nature of building materials and how sound is transmitted through the adjacent structural elements.
Two Way Slab Design by Direct Design Method as per ACI 318-11
Two way slab design by direct design method as per ACI 318-11, step by step procedure and limitations of direct design method for two way slab is presented.