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Using Building InformationModeling(BIM) as a Structural Engineer
BIM is a trending digital phenomenon that is built for the multidisciplinary coordination of all project parties and the systematic integration of…
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Cost
The following aspects should be considered when designing for cost. These aspects should be consider when you want to decrease…
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What materials should be used for structures?
Reinforced Concrete vs Steel Concrete is a mix of aggregate, cement, reinforcement (for reinforced concrete) and water. It is strong…
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Design Info
Structures should be designed and constructed to resist loading combinations under these limit states. ULS = ULS is used to…
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Material Requirements
Structure Requires Good Sound and Thermal Insulation Required- Concrete members should have sufficient thickness. Cavity walls should be used for…
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Site Conditions
Possible Constraints: 1. The constraint of the site can affect placement or availability of site offices and storage locations. 2. The proximity…
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Ground Conditions
Existing underground structure under proposed building? Yes- Ground slabs on top of the existing underground structure should be suspended and…
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Building Conditions
Progressive collapse Story Number < 4 stories Progressive collapse is not critical. However, the structure should be designed with minimum…
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Soil Loads
Active soil pressures are generally used for soil load calculations. Active pressures are applied loads induced by the soil onto…
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Wind Loads
Wind load values are based on the height of the structure, in which design wind pressures with respect to height about site…
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Typical Loads
These loads are often used for scheme design purposes. It should be noted that these loads are preliminary estimates and…
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Load Types and Combinations
Structural framing needs to be designed for loads that fulfill client’s performance requirements, to transfer loads stably through proper load…