Foundation structures are subjected to different types of attacks from underground water and soils and hence necessary protection measures are required.
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Reinforcements for Slabs-on-Ground Crack Width Control -As Per ACI
The slabs constructed on ground must be designed taking into consideration the crack control factors. Reinforcement details for slabs-on-ground is discussed.
Uncased Cast-in-Situ Concrete Piles – Types and Uses
Uncased cast in situ piles are used where the ground does not disturb pile hole with soil or water falling in it. Types and uses of this pile is discussed.
Cased Cast-in-Situ Concrete Piles – Types, Uses and Advantages
Cased piles consist a shell around it and these piles when casted in site are called cased cast-in-situ concrete piles. Types and advantages of these piles are discussed.
14 Types of Rolled Steel Sections -Shapes, Sizes and Properties
Rolled steel sections are available in various forms for use in Steel Construction. Shapes, sizes and properties of these rolled steel sections are discussed.
Types of Supports and Reactions and Their Applications in Structures
Support in a structure is a member which helps others member to resist loads. Different types of supports, their reactions and applications in structures.
Cable Supported Bridge Conceptual Seismic Design and its Components
Conceptual design of cable supported bridge starts with determining the type of the cable supported bridge to be designed and its suitable location.
Causes of Excessive Deflections in Reinforced Concrete Slabs
Deflection of reinforced concrete slab is acceptable to a certain amount and there are limitations which are established by applicable Codes to specify the amount of deflection which is acceptable.