Structural failures in concrete structures often imply large and unwanted deformations, severe honeycombing and cracking with spalling, relative displacement of supports and ultimate collapse.
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Demolition Methods and Process for Building Structures
Demolition of buildings and structures are required for various reasons. Demolition methods and processes for buildings and other structures are described.
Investigation of Reinforced Concrete Structures for Repair and Maintenance
Why Investigation of Reinforced Concrete Structures for Repair and Maintenance Required? Concrete is one of the most versatile man made construction materials of our times. Concrete by its flowability, in most complicated forms while wet, and its strength, development and ...
Flat Slab – Types of Flat Slab Design and its Advantages
Flat slab is a reinforced concrete slab supported directly by concrete columns without use beams. Types of flat slabs, its design and advantages described.
Types of Chains used in Surveying, Their Parts, Testing and Advantages
Chains are the measuring instrument used in surveying formed by the 100 links of 4mm galvanized mild steel wire. These links are joined by 3 circular or oval wire rings. These rings provide the flexibility to the chains. Every aspect ...
Electronic Distance Measurement Instrument- Types, Functions & Operations
Electromagnetic distance measuring instrument is a surveying instrument for measuring distance between two points through electromagnetic waves.
Advantages of Timber Roof Trusses in Building Construction
Wood or Timber roof trusses are widely used in USA, Canada and other countries because of its advantages over other trusses, as it offers great flexibility in plan layout.
Repairs and Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures for Failure and Defects
There are various techniques available for repair and rehabilitation of concrete structure for failure and defects in concrete. These techniques and materials for repair of concrete is described.