Rolled steel sections are available in various forms for use in Steel Construction. Shapes, sizes and properties of these rolled steel sections are discussed.
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Types of Supports and Reactions and Their Applications in Structures
Support in a structure is a member which helps others member to resist loads. Different types of supports, their reactions and applications in structures.
Highway Sound Barrier Masonry Walls -Purpose, Advantages and Design Considerations
Highway sound barrier wall works as a sound energy absorber before sound reaches the receiver. Purpose, advantages, and design considerations of Highway sound barrier masonry wall is discussed.
Cable Supported Bridge Conceptual Seismic Design and its Components
Conceptual design of cable supported bridge starts with determining the type of the cable supported bridge to be designed and its suitable location.
Causes of Excessive Deflections in Reinforced Concrete Slabs
Deflection of reinforced concrete slab is acceptable to a certain amount and there are limitations which are established by applicable Codes to specify the amount of deflection which is acceptable.
Design of FRP Axial Strengthening of RCC Columns -ACI 440.2R-08
FRP axial strengthening systems are used to improve or enhance the capacity of reinforced concrete columns. It can be used for both circular and rectangular shaped columns but it is more effective in the former shape. In this article the ...
Stability Evaluation of Gravity Concrete Structures -Dams and Retaining Walls
Stability evaluation of gravity concrete structures such as dams, retaining walls due to various reasons with methods and procedures of stability evaluation is discussed. Stability Evaluation of Gravity Concrete Structures Stability evaluation of concrete gravity structures such as dams and ...
Design of Masonry Structures for Accidental Damage -Types of Accidental Loads
Accidental damages in masonry structures occur due to unexpected loads. Design of masonry structures for accidental damages due to various types of accidental loads are discussed.