Stiffness Matrix Method
The given indeterminate structure is first made kinematic ally determinate by introducing constraints atthenodes. The required number of constraints is equal to degrees of freedom at the nodes that is…
Serviceability and Durability of Concrete
1. How can use prevent the effect of freezing and thawing in concrete? Concrete can be restricted from frost action, damage of the structure by the entrainment of air. This entrainment…
Effects due to Corrosion on Concrete
Corrosion is defined as the process of deterioration (or destruction) and consequent loss of a solid metallic material, through an unwanted (or unintentional) chemical or electro-chemical attack by its environment,…
Classification of cracks and Cracking in Concrete
Cracking Cracking will occur whenever the tensile strain, to which concrete is subjected, exceeds the tensile strain capacity of the concrete. The tensile strain capacity of concrete varies with age…
Concrete Design and construction errors
Misconceptions of Structural Action Design procedures often include simplifying assumptions as to the way, in which the final structure will behave. It the designer does not ensure that the structure…
Thermal Properties
Thermal properties of concrete to understand the behavior of concrete to heating and cooling.The study of thermal properties of concrete is an important aspect while dealing with the durability of…
The properties of hardened concrete
Mechanical strength, in particular compressive strength.The strength of normal concrete varies between 25 and 40 MPa. Above 50 MPa, the term High Performance Concrete is used (50 MPa corresponds to…
The properties of hardened concrete
Mechanical strength, in particular compressive strength.The strength of normal concrete varies between 25 and 40 MPa. Above 50 MPa, the term High Performance Concrete is used (50 MPa corresponds to…
Permeability of concrete
The rates at which liquids and gases can move in the concrete are determined by its permeability. Permeability of Concrete is often referred to as root cause for lack of…
Strength of concrete
The compressive strength of concrete is one of the most important and useful properties of concrete. In most structural applications concrete is employed primarily to resist compressive stresses. In most…
