Different purposes of blast resistant design of building are to limit structural collapse, maintain building envelope and minimizing flying debris. The different levels of protection for blast resistant design of buildings are divided in two 4 categories which are discussed. Purposes ...
Continue readingWhat is a hidden beam? Purpose, Applications and Design
What is a Hidden Beam? Hidden beam is a reinforced concrete beam, also called concealed beam provided within the depth of supporting slabs. So, the depth of hidden beam is the same as slab depth as it can be noticed in ...
Continue readingMethods to Monitor Crack Width Changes in Structures
Observing crack width changes is one of the techniques used to monitor structural damages due to ground movements, and there are several instruments used to monitor crack width changes. These instruments are discussed below. Methods to Monitor Crack Width Changes in ...
Continue readingTolerances for Concrete Foundation Construction as per ACI 117M-10
Specification tolerances for concrete foundation construction as per ACI 117M such as tolerances for plumb line deviation, location displacement, deviation from elevation, plane and cross-sectional dimensions of foundations are discussed.
Continue reading12 Types of Loads Considered for Design of Bridge Structures
Various types of loads are considered for design of bridge structures. These loads and their combinations decides the safety of the bridge construction during its use under all circumstances. The design loads should be considered properly for perfect design of ...
Continue readingAssumptions in Strength Calculation of Building Materials with Explanations
Strength, resistance against failure is the important property of any civil engineering material. Every material is to be tested for its strength before going to use it. There are various external forces which acts on materials in different ways. To ...
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