LUG ANGLES Lug angles are sometimes used to reduce the length of connections. Figure below shows the lug angle connection with single or a channel type of tension member. Due to the possible deformation of the outstanding leg of the ...
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NET AREA & PERMISSIBLE STRESSES FOR TENSION MEMBERS
NET AREA CALCULATION FOR TENSION MEMBERS When tension members are spliced or connected to a gusset plate by rivets or bolts, some material is removed from the cross-section due to bolt or rivet holes. The net area at any section ...
SAFETY CONCEPT IN STRUCTURAL STEEL DESIGN
SAFETY CONCEPT IN STRUCTURAL STEEL DESIGN There will be a gap between the internal load and the internal resistance in the members of the structure. The gap is covered in either of the two ways: a) In elastic design the ...
Types of Tension Members in Structural Steel Construction
Types of Structural Steel Tension Members A tension member is designed as a structural member subjected to tensile force in a direction parallel to its longitudinal axis. A tension member is also called a tie member or simply a tie. ...
ENCASED BEAMS
ENCASED BEAMS When a steel beam is encased in cement concrete throughout the entire length, it is called an encased beam. The cased beam is shown in figure below. CODE STIPULATION: As per IS 800 :1984, beams may be designed ...
DESIGN OF AXIALLY LOADED COLUMN
DESIGN OF COMPRESSION MEMBERS A compression member subjected to pure axial load rarely occurs in practice. All columns are subjected to some moment which may be due to accidental eccentricity or due to end restraint imposed by monolithically placed beams ...
EARTHQUAKES EFFECTS ON REINFORCED CONCRETE BUILDINGS
Reinforced Concrete Buildings In recent times, reinforced concrete buildings have become common in India, particularly in towns and cities. Reinforced concrete (or simply RC) consists of two primary materials, namely concrete with reinforcing steel bars. Concrete is made of sand, ...
Types of Partition Walls for Homes and Offices
Partition walls are vertical dividers which are used to separate building internal spaces into rooms and circulation areas like corridors. Types of partition walls and their applications are discussed in the following sections. Types of Partition Walls Depending upon the ...