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What is the likely cause of this failure?
Using the only data available from this picture (which is the crack pattern), what is likely caused failure of this structure?
The structure is...
Formulas for Calculating Different Properties of Concrete
The most basic test done on concrete is the compressive strength test. Sometimes, other properties of concrete such as tensile strength, modulus of elasticity,...
3D Soil-Structure Interaction of Cantilever Retaining Walls
Retaining walls are structures constructed for the purpose of retaining earth fill. There are different types of retaining walls such as cantilever retaining walls,...
Specification of Concrete for Water Retaining Structures
Water retaining structures, from dams to swimming pools and water tanks, demand concrete that adheres to strict performance criteria. Beyond structural integrity, the concrete...
Sheet Pile Walls and their Uses
Sheet pile walls are thin retaining walls constructed to retain earth, water, or any other fill material. They are typically thinner than masonry or...
Design of a Building Against Internal Explosion
According to section 5 of EN 1991-1-7:2006 (Eurocode 1 Part 7), explosions shall be taken into account in the design of buildings or civil...
Detailing of Reinforced Concrete Slabs
Structural detailing is the process of interpreting design information and instructions using drawings and schedules. In reinforced concrete slabs and other structures, detailing entails...
Design of Reinforced Concrete Slanted / Raker Beams
Inclined beams (often called raker beams) are often found in structures like pedestrian bridges, ramps, staircases, stadiums, etc. Due to their geometry, these beams...
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