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MEASURING LOSS OF PRESTRESS IN PRESTRESSED CONCRETE

The Constructor

APRIL 12, 2013

Instruments for measuring loss of prestress in prestressed concrete: The initial pre-stressing force applied to. How To Guide Material Testing Guide Prestressed Concrete Design Structural Engineering Prestressed Concrete'

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STRENGTHENING OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES

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APRIL 10, 2013

Strengthening a structure for flexure may lead to shear failure. Structural Engineering Structures Structural Structure' When strengthening is going to be undertaken all failure modes must be evaluated.

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How to Construct Concrete Stairs ?

The Constructor

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Concrete stairs are set of steps constructed using concrete and steel that leads from one floor to another floor inside the building for the easy.

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Basic Concepts of Stability of Structure

The Constructor

MAY 10, 2024

What is stability of concrete structures? Stability of concrete structures is a crucial concept in structural engineering and has been defined in various ways by different authors and researchers.

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TYPES OF REINFORCED CONCRETE RETAINING WALL

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NOVEMBER 17, 2013

Retaining Wall Structural Engineering Structures' Retaining wall are generally used to retain earth or other material to maintain unequal levels on two faces. The material on the back face is called.

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STRENGTH EVALUATION OF CONCRETE BUILDINGS

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MAY 23, 2014

Physical load test is required to determine the serviceability of the structure. How To Guide Non-Destructive Tests Structual Inspection Structural Engineering Structural Evaluation Loads on Structures Structural Analysis Structural Design'

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EXPOSURE CONDITIONS AFFECTING DURABILITY OF CONCRETE

The Constructor

AUGUST 10, 2012

These are the environments to which the concrete will be exposed during its working life. No Environment Exposure Conditions 1 Mild Concrete surfaces protected against weather or aggressive conditions, except those situated in coastal area. Table below shows exposure conditions of these environments.

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LOW COST FERROCEMENT EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT HOUSE

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JUNE 5, 2013

Ferrocement is a type of thin wall reinforced concrete commonly constructed of hydraulic cement mortar reinforced with closely spaced layers of. Structural Engineering Concrete Technology Design Structural Structural Design'

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Journal of Structural Engineering

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DECEMBER 25, 2011

Related posts: Journal of Environmental Engineering Journal of Management in Engineering Journal of Construction Engineering and Management Uncertainty in Structural Engineering SEMINAR / PROJECT TOPICS IN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING Structural Analysis?

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MINIMUM THICKNESS OF STRUCTURAL CONCRETE MEMBERS

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MARCH 19, 2013

Minimum Thickness of Structural Concrete members and Concrete embedded Elements Structural concrete member sizes should be as per Design.

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STEEL CONCRETE COMPOSITE BEAMS

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DECEMBER 18, 2012

Steel concrete composite beams consists of a steel beam over which a reinforced concrete slab is cast with shear connectors. In conventional.

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Tips and Rules for Design of Reinforced Concrete Columns

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JANUARY 17, 2021

The design of reinforced concrete (RC) column is carried out by following certain procedures. However, some specific rules and requirements need to.

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DETAILING OF RCC BEAMS

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MAY 13, 2013

Concrete is strong in. Beam Design Structural Engineering Beam Detailing reinforced concrete Structural Design' Detailing of Beams ? Beam carries transverse external loads that cause bending moment, shear forces and in some cases torsion ?

DESIGN OF REINFORCED CONCRETE WALL

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DECEMBER 8, 2012

Reinforced concrete wall is designed as a compression member. Reinforced concrete wall is used in case where beam is not provided and load from the.

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Major Signs of Unsound Concrete, Causes and Field Testing Methods

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DECEMBER 16, 2021

Unsound concrete can be identified through various signs such as visible cracks, micro-cracks, spalling, scaling, blisters, and.

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How to Identify Concrete Distress in Visual Inspection Report?

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OCTOBER 6, 2022

Distress of concrete refers to the deterioration and decomposition of concrete caused by environmental conditions, autogenous internal influences, and exposure to operation services and testing. This helps engineers […]. The post How to Identify Concrete Distress in Visual Inspection Report?

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BAMBOO REINFORCED CONCRETE

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Bamboo has been used as a construction material in certain areas for centuries, but its application as reinforcement in concrete had received little.

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DESIGN OF REINFORCED CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS

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FEBRUARY 25, 2013

Reinforced concrete foundations are designed based on column loads and moments at base and the soil data. Following are the types of foundations in.

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REPAIR OF POST CONCRETING DEFECTS IN STRUCTURES

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MARCH 20, 2012

Cleanliness: when repairing concrete, care must be taken to remove any dirt or dust that will prevent the repair concrete bonding with the parent concrete. Cleanliness: when repairing concrete, care must be taken to remove any dirt or dust that will prevent the repair concrete bonding with the parent concrete.

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How to Design Reinforced Concrete Beam for Shear? Example Included

The Constructor

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Shear design of reinforced concrete (RC) beam involves the determination of spacing between stirrups. Shear is a word used for forces that work.

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Concrete Wall Construction Process Including Materials

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OCTOBER 20, 2018

Construction of concrete walls is a crucial phase in building construction. It transfers loads from floor to the wall below or foundation. Therefore,

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Tips to Avoid Reinforcement and Embedment Congestion in Concrete Members

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NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Designers should consider possible congestions in reinforced concrete members while designing concrete structures. They should follow specifications.

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STRENGTHENING OF R.C.COLUMNS

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OCTOBER 18, 2013

Strengthening of reinforced concrete columns is needed when: 1. How To Guide Strengthening & Retrofitting Strengthening of Structure Structural Engineering Column Strengthnening of Structures' The load carried by the column is increased due to either increasing the number of.

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JOINTS IN LIQUID RETAINING CONCRETE STRUCTURES

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NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Joints in liquid retaining concrete structures are important part of its design as joints are required as per size and position of.

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REINFORCEMENT DETAILING OF RCC SLAB OPENINGS (CUTOUTS)

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DECEMBER 6, 2013

Many times openings (cutouts) are required to be provided in reinforced concrete slab in buildings to provide way for lifts, or cables, ducts or. Detailing Guide How To Guide Slab Design Structural Engineering Slab design Structural Design'

How to Estimate Preliminary Sizes of Concrete Elements?

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NOVEMBER 15, 2020

Estimation of preliminary sizes of concrete elements is crucial for the design of structural concrete elements. Initially, the designer has to.

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SAFE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF MULTISTOREY RCC BUILDINGS

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APRIL 4, 2013

MULTISTOREY REINFORCED CONCRETE BUILDINGS A large number of reinforced concrete multistoreyed frame buildings were heavily damaged and many of them. Buildings Earthquake Engineering High rise structures Structural Design Structural Engineering Structures Design Earthquake Design high rise structure Tall Buildings'

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Design Procedure of Reinforced Concrete T-beam with Example

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NOVEMBER 15, 2020

T-beams are formed when reinforced concrete floor slabs, roofs, and decks are cast monolithically with their supporting beams. Generally, formworks.

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Design of Doubly Reinforced Concrete Rectangular Beams with Example

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

The doubly reinforced concrete beam design may be required when a beam’s cross-section is limited because of architectural or other considerations.

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Economical Design of Reinforced Concrete Columns to Reduce Cost

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OCTOBER 4, 2017

Economical design of reinforced concrete columns and its construction practices and recommendations to reduce its cost of construction is.

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RCC SLAB DESIGN AND DETAILING GUIDE

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

Design Guide How To Guide Slab Design Structural Engineering reinforced concrete Slab design Structural Design' RCC Slab Design Guidelines: a) Effective span of slab: Effective span of slab shall be lesser of the two 1. L = clear span + d (effective depth.

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DESIGN STEPS OF RCC MEMBER FOR SHEAR AND TORSION

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APRIL 9, 2013

Design of a reinforced concrete section for shear is carried on in the following steps: (a) Determine nominal shear stress of concrete by using. Design Guide How To Guide Structural Design Structural Engineering Design cosiderations Structural'

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Minimum and Maximum Reinforcement Ratio in Different Reinforced Concrete Members

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

The minimum reinforcement ratio is the lowest possible quantity of steel that should be embedded in structural concrete elements to prevent premature.

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CONCRETE PEDESTAL – FUNCTIONS, USES AND CONSTRUCTION

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

A concrete pedestal is a compression element provided to carry the loads from supported elements like columns, statues etc. to footing below the.

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Construction Joint in Concrete – Types, Location Selection and Advantages

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OCTOBER 22, 2018

Construction joint is placed when the mass concreting works are done and cannot be completed on a single stretch. The interface of the past.

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Everything You Need to Know About Concrete Slabs in Building Construction

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NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Concrete slabs are structural elements used to create flat horizontal surfaces, like floors, ceilings, and roof decks. They support and transfer the.

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VOIDED SLAB – BUBBLE DECK TECHNOLOGY

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OCTOBER 11, 2013

The voided or hollow core system was created to reduce the weight of the concrete from the system. Slab Design Structural Engineering Slab design Slabs Structural' In the 1950s, hollow-core slab were invented.

How Thick Should a Concrete Slab be?

The Constructor

JANUARY 27, 2019

Thickness of concrete slab depends on loads and size of the slab. In general, 6 inch (150mm) slab thickness is considered for residential and.

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SPLICING OF REINFORCEMENT BARS

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

When the length of reinforcement bar has to be extended in reinforced concrete structural member splicing is used to join two reinforcement bars to. Detailing Guide How To Guide Structural Design Structural Detailing Structural Engineering Design cosiderations reinforcement Structural'

BALANCED, UNDER-REINFORCED AND OVER-REINFORCED SECTIONS

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Moment of resistance of reinforced concrete beams are calculated based on following assumptions: 1. Structural Design Structural Engineering Beam Design Design cosiderations Structural' Plane sections remain plane in bending up to the.