Construction

Reinforced brick masonry

(R.B. Masonry) :

Definition:

Composite structural material that consists of load-bearing brickwork masonry with reinforcement.

Important parameter regarding reinforced brick masonry:

• A suitable length of metal (usually it is steel) is inserted in brickwork for proper bond formation.
• Appropriate formation of the bond is essential because to render the resultant composite capable of resisting not only the compressive stresses but also the tensile and shear stresses which can obtain in a structure.

Construction materials needed :

• First-class brick
• Reinforcement (Wrought iron, flat bar, Steel meshes)
• Cement mortar (1 : 3)

Applications of reinforced brick masonry :

• It is used in columns and piers
• In brick arches, reinforced brickwork is preferred
• Nowadays, reinforced brickwork is used in brick slab
• It is also used in reinforced beam

Advantages of reinforced brick masonry over conventional brick masonry :

• Lower cost housing
• Reinforced brick masonry plays an important role during an earthquake
• Lowest labour cost
• It gives weather protection
• It is cheaply supervised
• It provides additional strength to our structure

Stressed Ribbon Bridge :

In a very simple way, I am discussing stress Ribbon Bridge. Have a look!

Meaning of stressed Ribbon Bridge :

• Stress simply related to tension and hence stressed Ribbon Bridge is tension structure
• Suspension cables are present in stressed Ribbon Bridge.
•  Due to ribbon stiffness gives to the structure.

Examples of stress Ribbon Bridge :

here I am discussing actual examples of stressed Ribbon Bridge, they are as follows;

• Lake Hodges Pedestrian Bridge
• Leonel Viera Bridge
• Phyllis J. Tilley Memorial Bridge
• Rogue river pedestrian Bridge
• Terwilliger Park foot Bridge