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Yearly Archives: 2017

Design of Biaxial Reinforced Concrete Columns

A biaxial column is a column that is subjected to compressive axial force and bending moment in the two planes. They are usually found...

How to Estimate the Cost of Tiling a 3 Bedrooms Flat

Using tiles to cover the surfaces of floors, walls, countertops, etc can be a very attractive option for finishes in a building. Tiles can...

Free Vibration of Trusses: A solved Example

Dynamics of structures is a special branch of structural analysis, which deals with the behaviour of structures subjected to dynamic loads (loads that vary...

Understanding Sign Conventions in Structural Analysis

Understanding sign conventions is one of the most important aspects of structural analysis. As a matter of fact, it is always a pausing point...

Structural Analysis of Determinate Arch-Frame Compound Structure

A parabolic arch structure is hinged on two interacting trusses as shown in the image above. The arch is also hinged at the crown...

Design of Steel Beams According to BS 5950 – 1: 2000

Universal beam sections are normally employed in buildings to carry floor and wall load. Loads on beams may include the load from slab, walls,...

How to Calculate the Lap Length of Reinforcements

Reinforced concrete structures rely on the effective transfer of stress between steel reinforcement bars. Lap splices, where two reinforcement bars overlap within the concrete...

How to Calculate the Number of Blocks Required to Complete a 3 Bedroom Flat

Sandcrete blocks are very popular construction materials for the construction of walls in buildings. They can serve as load-bearing elements or as mere partition...

How to Estimate the Quantity of Sand and Cement Required for Moulding Blocks

In Nigeria, the 9 inches hollow block (450mm x 225mm x 225mm) is normally used for the construction of blockwork of buildings exceeding one...

Design of Slender Columns According to EC2

Loads from slabs and beams are transferred to the foundations through the columns. In typical cases, columns are usually rectangular or circular in shape....

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