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Welding Process
When two members are connected by means of welds, such a connection is known as welded connection. Welding offers an…
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Design of Structures 1 min read
Laterally Unsupported Beams
The beam is probably the most useful constructional unit which the modern engineer has at his disposal. It is, therefore,…
Design of Structures 5 min read
Built-Up Compression Members
Design of built-up compression members should comply with the basic requirement for prevention of local and overall buckling of compression members…
Design of Structures 4 min read
GUIDELINES FOR THE DESIGN OF LACING SYSTEM
The angle of inclination of the lacing with the longitudinal axis of the column should be between to . The slenderness ratio of…
Design of Structures 5 min read
MAXIMUM SLENDERNESS RATIO
According to Indian Standard IS 800, the slenderness ratio should not exceed the values given in the table below: No. …
Design of Structures 3 min read
DESIGN OF STEEL COMPRESSION MEMBERS
A structural member loaded axially in compression is generally called a compression member. Vertical compression members in buildings are called…
Design of Structures 2 min read
LUG ANGLELUG ANGLE
INTRODUCTION · Lug angle is small piece of angle used to connect outstand legs of the members to the gusset plate.…
Design of Structures 6 min read
Design Consideration Of Tension Members
Tension members, as described in IS 800:2007, can sustain loads up to the ultimate load, at which stage they may…
Design of Structures 1 min read
PERMISSIBLE STRESSES IN AXIAL TENSION
It is related to the guaranteed minimum yield point of steel with an appropriate factor of safety. Most of the…
Design of Structures 2 min read
NET AREA & PERMISSIBLE STRESSES FOR TENSION MEMBERS
NET AREA CALCULATION FOR TENSION MEMBERS When tension members are spliced or connected to a gusset plate by rivets or…
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Types Of Tension Members
Structural members subjected to tensile forces are known as tension members. IS 800:2007 describes Tension members in Cl. 6.1 as…
