The minimum reinforcement ratio is the lowest possible quantity of steel that should be embedded in structural concrete elements to prevent premature failure after losing the tensile strength. The minimum reinforcement ratio controls the cracking of concrete members. The ...
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Minimizing Corruption in the Construction Industry: Strategies and Approaches
The construction/engineering sector is identified as the most corrupt sector in the world. Malpractices like extortion, bribery, and fraud in construction projects can have a damaging effect on the developing as well as the developed countries. As per the ...
How to Protect Metal Roof Panels in Cold Climates?
It’s a well-established fact that metal buildings are strong and durable and serve as an excellent option for cold and snowy climates. However, to ensure maximum advantage, roof maintenance and snow removal should be performed regularly. A number of ...
All You Need to Know About Directional Boring
Directional boring or horizontal directional drilling (HDD) is a trenchless technology employed to install underground pipes without affecting the area above the borehole. Directional boring is used for the installation of utility pipelines and conduits. Most underground boring contractors ...
Design Procedure of Reinforced Concrete T-beam with Example
T-beams are formed when reinforced concrete floor slabs, roofs, and decks are cast monolithically with their supporting beams. Generally, formworks are placed for the bottom and sides of the beams and soffit of slabs. Bent up bars and stirrups ...
How to Estimate Preliminary Sizes of Concrete Elements?
Estimation of preliminary sizes of concrete elements is crucial for the design of structural concrete elements. Initially, the designer has to determine the loads to proceed with the design works that involve calculating the dimensions of concrete members and ...
How to Consolidate Concrete in Congested Reinforced Concrete Members?
Consolidation of fresh concrete in congested concrete members should be performed using proper concrete pouring and compaction procedures. Otherwise, the concrete element suffers from strength deficiency and durability loss due to problems like honeycomb and poor concrete cover in ...
Tips to Avoid Reinforcement and Embedment Congestion in Concrete Members
Designers should consider possible congestions in reinforced concrete members while designing concrete structures. They should follow specifications of applicable codes to prevent congestions. Sometimes, one of the options to avoid congestion is by increasing the width of the concrete ...