Japan-based Komatsu Seiten Fabric Laboratory developed an innovative thermoplastic carbon fiber composite called CABKOMA Strand Rod in 2016. It is an efficient seismic reinforcement material that is being used in Komatsu Seiten’s head office exterior to protect it from earthquakes. ...
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What are the Architectural Factors Affecting the Choice of Long-Span Concrete Floor?
Nowadays, long-span slabs are highly desirable as building owners demand spaces without columns. The selection of floor slabs such as flat plate, flat slab, ribbed slabs, slabs supported on beams, and prestressed slab is governed by many architectural and structural ...
Chilled Beams: Ceiling-Mounted Heat Exchangers
A chilled beam is an air distribution device with an integral coil designed to heat or cool large buildings. Chilled beams are made up of convective coils placed in the ceiling’s thermal zone to provide sensible cooling and heating. They ...
How to Design Axially Loaded Circular RC Columns as per ACI 318-19? | Example Included
The design of axially loaded circular columns is mainly governed by the column’s cross-section and its material properties. This is because the load acts at the center of the column, and the entire cross-sectional area of the column is in ...
Royal Gorge Bridge: Structural Elements of the Highest Bridge in the US
The Royal Gorge Bridge is situated in the Rocky Mountains close to Canon City in Colorado, US. It was constructed across the Arkansas River and Royal Gorge in 1929 and was the highest bridge in the world at that time. ...
San Marco Bell Tower: Foundation Reconstruction of the Tallest Structure in Venice
San Marco Bell Tower, the tallest structure in Venice, was first constructed around 800 years ago. Located in Piazza Public Square, the tower is among the most distinct symbols of the city. Venetians call the tower “il paron di casa” ...
Exposure Conditions Affecting the Durability of Concrete
Different exposure conditions are established based on the degree of severity of the environmental conditions of the area in which the structure is located. Various codes such as Indian Standard, American Concrete Institute, and European Standard have set similar exposure ...
Sway and Non-sway Frames: What is the Difference Between the Two?
A frame is considered to be non-sway (braced) if it is sufficiently braced by lateral bracing elements like structural walls. On the other hand, frames that provide lateral resistance only through columns are considered to be sway frames (unbraced). ACI ...