The center of mass of a system of particles is a specific point at which, for many purposes, the system’s mass behaves as if it were concentrated. In another word, center of mass is the point at which the distribution ...
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Types of Seismic Control System in Building Structures
Different types of seismic control systems are used in earthquake-resistant design that serves the purpose of reducing the action of earthquake forces on the main structural system. Generally, there are three types of seismic control systems namely passive, active and ...
Cantilevered Beams and Trusses- Uses and Advantages
A cantilever is a rigid structural member such as beam fixed at one end to a commonly vertical support from which it protrudes. It can also be constructed with trusses or slabs or metal girder. When subjected to a structural load, the cantilever ...
What is Detailed Design of Structures?
Detailed design, which takes on and develops the approved conceptual design, is a stage where the design is refined and plans are set. The result of the detailed design is the complete and precise physical description of all parts of ...
What is Lateral Torsional Buckling in Beams?
Lateral torsional buckling is a buckling phenomenon observed in unrestrained beams. When a beam subjected to loads results in both lateral displacement and twisting, then it is said to undergo lateral-torsional buckling. More causes and features of the lateral-torsional buckling ...
What are the Types of Frame Structures?
Different types of frame structures are available that have been used in building construction. They are classified into two major types namely rigid frame structure and braced frame structure. These are further divided into various forms for instance the former ...
What is Proof Stress? Importance and Determination
Proof stress of a material can be defined as the stress at which the material undergoes plastic deformation. Proof stress is determined as the stress corresponding to 0.2% of strain from the stress-strain curve of the given material. This is ...
7 Common Design Faults Causing Damage to Concrete
There are number of common design faults that lead to the damage of concrete and hence the capacity of the structural member would be reduced. In adequate structural design, inadequate cover, improper joint detailing, incorrect placement of embedments in concrete, ...