Prestressed Concrete in Building
Prestressed Concrete Prestressed concrete is a method for overcoming concrete's natural weakness in tension. Prestressing tendons (generally of high tensile steel cable or rods) are used which produces a compressive…
Wind Loads of Structures
In some areas, wind load is an important consideration when designingand building a barn or other structure. Wind load is the load, in pounds per square foot, placed on the…
construction loads
I believe Temporary Structure Design is truly the most important topic for construction engineers. I think this is the reason NCEES and the engineering community decided to make a module…
LIVE LOADS VS. DEAD LOADS IN STRUCTURAL DESIGN
Structural design is all about calculating loads. The engineering firm Nishkian offers a succinct description: “Loads are commonly understood as forces that cause stresses, deformations, or accelerations. These loads are applied to…
Gravity Loads
Gravity loads are the vertical forces that act on a structure. The weight of the structure, human occupancy and snow are all types of loads that needs to have a complete…
Different grades of concrete :
Different grades of concrete has different Concrete Mix proportions which means different concrete mix ratios. As Per IS456:2000, the Concrete mix design has the following concrete mix proportions :- Type of ConcreteConcrete…
Concrete Mix Design:-
Concrete is a composite mixture which consists of Cement, Sand and Aggregate. Concrete mix design is the procedure for finding the right quantities of these materials to achieve the desired…
Lightweight concrete
Lightweight concretes can either be lightweight aggregate concrete, foamed concrete or autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC). Lightweight concrete blocks are often used in house construction. Lightweight aggregate concrete Lightweight aggregate concrete…
What is Fiber Reinforced Concrete?
Fiber reinforced concrete is a type of concrete that includes fibrous substances that increase its structural strength and cohesion. Fiber reinforced concrete has small distinct fibers that are homogeneously dispersed…
