STRUCTURAL EVALUATION PROCESS This procedure is applicable for conventionally reinforced cast-in-place concrete, precast-prestressed concrete and post-tensioned cast-in-place concrete. The evaluation of an existing concrete building is usually performed for stability, strength, safety and future expected life. Evaluation of a structure ...
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WORK DESIGN APPROACH
WORK DESIGN APPROACH It is a method of method of developing answers at the design stage of an project. The work design approach has ten basics for developing answers, they are: 1. GOAL determination: Isolating the activity of interest for ...
SYSTEM DESIGN APPROACH
SYSTEM DESIGN APPROACH System design is the application of the scientific methods to selection and assembly of components or systems to form the optimum system to attain specified goals and objectives while subject to given constraints and restrains .Applied to ...
DESIGN FOR TERRORIST ATTACK FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION
Site planning – Physical layout and physical security aspects are to be considered. Surveillance is to be provided for avoid terrorist attack. By providing access controls and physical barriers. By restricted parking near the building Deep buried structures are safer. ...
Forces Acting on a Dam Structure and Calculations
Different types of forces acts on a dam structure such as water pressure, self weight, wave pressure etc. Determination of various forces which acts on the structure is the first step in the design of dams. These forces are considered ...
DESIGN OF STEEL COMPRESSION MEMBERS
DESIGN OF STEEL COMPRESSION MEMBERS A structural member loaded axially in compression is generally called a compression member. Vertical compression members in buildings are called columns, posts or stanchions. A compression member in roof trusses is called struts and in ...
LUG ANGLES
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 ...
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 ...