Soil-structure interaction is a study of response of soil and structure during earthquake. Its effects, analysis and applications in structural design is discussed.
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What is Punching Shear? Punching Shear in Slabs and Foundations
Punching shear is a failure mechanism in structural members like slabs and foundation by shear under the action of concentrated loads. Calculations of punching shear is discussed.
Design of Curtain Walls for Wind Loads -Details and Calculations
Curtain walls are the first structural element that subjected to wind loads. Wind loads controls the structural design of curtain walls which are discussed.
Failure Modes of RCC Beams Strengthened with NSM FRP Techniques
The near surface mounted strengthening of reinforced concrete beams improves its flexural strength. Failure modes of such beams 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 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.
Methods to Improve Ductility of RCC Beams with Fiber Reinforced Polymer Bars
The ductility of beams reinforced with FRP bars are the major concern because of the linear elastic behavior up to rupture without yielding of FRP materials.