Balanced and Cantilever Footings A balanced footing which is also called as strap footings consists of two separate footings connected by a strap beam. Balanced footing is required where the one of the footing has limited space for bearing, or ...
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Different Failure Modes of Concrete Columns – Compression Members
There are three modes of failure of concrete columns (compression members) i.e. failure due to pure compression, combined compression and elastic instability. These modes of failures of concrete compression members are discussed.
Methods of Splicing Reinforced Bars
Most of the reinforced concrete structures won’t be provided with full length reinforced bars. The manufacture and transportation of long bars are difficult, which limit the use of full length reinforced bars. The method used to join the reinforcement bars, ...
Balanced, Under-Reinforced and Over-Reinforced Beam Sections
Reinforced concrete beams are classified as balanced, under-reinforced and over-reinforced based on its reinforcement percentage. Details of these beam sections are discussed.
Strengthening of Concrete Structures and When its Required?
When strengthening is going to be undertaken all failure modes must be evaluated. Strengthening a structure for flexure may lead to shear failure instead of giving the desired increased load bearing capacity. It should also be noted that not only ...
STRENGTHENING OF RINFORCED CONCRETE BEAMS
Reinforced concrete beams need strengthening when the existing steel bars in the beam are unsafe or insufficient, or when the loads applied to the beam are increased. In such cases, there are different solutions that could be followed: I-ADDING REINFORCEMENT ...
Typical Joint Detailing of Steel Hollow Sections -Types of Joints
Typical Joint Detailing of Steel Hollow Sections Detailing of joints in steel structure is as much important as detailing of main structural members. Ultimately loads from structures are transferred to different structural members through joints. So, a good detailing of ...
FOUNDATIONS & ANCHORAGE FOR PRE-ENGINEERED BUILDING
Foundation design and construction for Pre-Engineered Buildings are important to the assembly process. To ensure optimum integrity of new building, the foundation must meet certain design criteria and load conditions. It is required that all building foundations be designed by ...