The basic requirement in the design of any structure is that it should safely support all the loads during construction and in service. During the construction of the cooling tower at the Pleasants Power Station located at Willow Island, West ...
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Important Know-How on Progressive Collapse of Building Structures
Progressive collapse or disproportionate collapse of a building occurs when the failure of a single structural element leads to the failure of other components in a progressive manner. The failure starts with the primary structural element, accompanied by the failure ...
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 required ...
Louvre Pyramid: The Gigantic Glass Structure in France
The Louvre glass pyramid in Paris is an intricate fusion of traditional and modern architecture. It stands at the core of the Cour Napoleon courtyard of the Louvre Museum. Just beneath the pyramid is the lobby that connects the museum’s ...
Understanding the Transfer of Loads from Slab to Beams
The transfer of loads from a slab to beams is controlled by the slab’s geometrical dimension and the direction of reinforcements. The load of the slab, including self-weight, live load, and imposed dead load, are distributed over the beams on ...
What are Load Factors and Strength Reduction Factors in Concrete Strength Design Method?
In the strength design method, the safety of concrete structures is ensured by using load factors and strength reduction factors. The load factors are used to increase the amount of applied load on a structure to account for possible load ...
What is Parametric Modeling?
Parametric modeling (or parametric design) is the creation of a digital model based on a series of computer-generated rules or algorithms, known as parameters. This process is a quantum leap in the world of architecture as it can help resolve ...
What are the Basic Design Features of Tall Structures?
A tall framework is a structural system designed to resist lateral forces due to wind or earthquakes, considering the criteria for strength, drift, and the convenience of the occupants. Tall frameworks are not novel to any territory in the world ...