Structural steel has been used extensively in the construction of commercial buildings since the first steel-framed building, the Rand Mcnally Building erected in 1890. Since then, steel has been used for major construction projects. The availability of steel makes it much easier to … [Read more...]
What Are Weep Holes | Need for Weep Holes | Foundation Weep Holes | Types of Weep Holes | Weep Holes In Retaining Wall | Window Weep Holes
Introduction of Weep Holes Water is the biggest enemy of this structure. It is necessary to remove water from the structure as far as possible to prevent it from any further damages. There are many chances of entering water into the structure but the weep holes function is to pass water … [Read more...]
Tributary Area | Tributary Area Examples | Tributary Width | Tributary Load | Tributary Area in Columns | Overview of Tributary Area
Tributary Area (Loading) Let a block supported by beams and columns, to begin structural analysis for each member, we'd wish to perceive the quantity of load transferred to this member, the quantity of load transferred to any member are determined exploitation tributary area (loading) plan. … [Read more...]
What Is Modulus of Rupture | What Is Flexural Modulus | What Is Flexural Stress | Flexural Strength of Concrete | Bending Modulus | What Is Flexural Strength
Modulus of Rupture of Concrete Beam: Modulus of rupture of Concrete beam indicates the amount of compression and force the unstable beam can withstand under any condition and its resistance to bending. What Is Modulus of Rupture? Modulus of rupture is a measure of the strength of civil … [Read more...]
What Is Lap Length | Lap Length of Column | Lap Length of Slab | Lap Length of Beam
What is Lap Length? Lap Length is required when bars placed short of their required length (due to nonavailability of longer bars) need to be extended. Lap Length is also required when the bar diameter has to be changed along the length (as is sometimes done in columns).Branding The purpose … [Read more...]
What Is Cover in Concrete | Clear Cover in Beams, Slab, Column, Footing
What Is Cover in Concrete? Cover in Concrete The clear cover is the distance between the exposed concrete surface (without plaster and other finishes) to the nearest surface of the reinforcing bar Look into the following image for more detail. or The space amid the surface of fixed … [Read more...]
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