Wood or Timber roof trusses are widely used in USA, Canada and other countries because of its advantages over other trusses, as it offers great flexibility in plan layout.
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Gabion Wall Design – Materials and Applications of Gabion Wall
Gabion walls are gravity structures that are considerably flexible, environmentally friendly, cost effective, permeable, atheistically pleasing. It can be constructed as stepped front face or smoothed front face as shown in Figure 1.
Types of Bridges Based on Span, Materials, Structures, Functions, Utility etc.
There are various types of bridges classified based on span, materials, types of bridge structures, functions, utility and position etc.
What is an Arch? Different Components of an Arch
What is an Arch? An arch is a structure constructed in curved shape with wedge shaped units (either bricks or stones), which are jointed together with mortar, and provided at openings to support the weight of the wall above it ...
Types of Arches Construction based on Shape, Material, Workmanship
Types of arches based on shape, material of construction, workmanship and number of centers are discussed here. An arch is constructed in curved shape due to which loads from above is distributed to supports (pier or abutment). Types of Arches Arches ...
What are Intake Structures? 8 Types of Intake Structures
Intake structures are used for collecting water from the surface sources such as river, lake, and reservoir and conveying it further to the water treatment plant. These structures are masonry or concrete structures and provides relatively clean water, free from ...
Types of Reinforced Concrete Retaining Wall and Their Components
Types of reinforced concrete retaining walls are cantilever retaining walls and counterfort retaining walls. Functions and parts of these retaining walls 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 ...