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Strength of Spaghetti Bridge Trusses (Video)

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Interestingly, uncooked spaghetti has been used extensively to demonstrate the behavior of structures under the action of externally applied loads. Investigations have usually included; (1)...

Question of the Day 09-02-2021

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For the cantilever beam loaded as shown above, which of the following diagram combinations will likely give the vertical deflection at point B based...

How to Calculate the Settlement of Spread Foundation (EC7 Part 2)

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In this article, we will discuss an approach described in Annex E of EN 1997-2:2006 (Eurocode 7 Part 2) for determining the elastic settlement...

Webinar Invitation: Design of Pile and Raft Foundation

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Structville Integrated Services Limited is pleased to announce the third edition of the webinar on the 'Design of Raft and Pile Foundation'. The details...

An Introduction To Isogeometric Analysis (IGA)

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1.0 Introduction Isogeometric Analysis (IGA) is a computational approach that integrates Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computer Aided Design (CAD). Isogeometric Analysis is developed for...

Analysis of Continuous Beams with Partially Distributed Load Using Force Method and Clapeyron’s Theorem

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For the continuous beam loaded as shown above, it is desired to find the bending moments at the critical points using force method (method...

Water Pressure, Piping, and Flow Nets in Cofferdams

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The effect of water pressures on the soils at the formation level can have a negative impact on a cofferdam's stability to the point...

Calculation of Collapse Settlement of Collapsible Soils

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Civil engineers are always faced with one challenge or another on-site, and one of the major challenges on-site has to do with the nature...

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The Importance of Rigorous Safety Protocols on Construction Sites

Construction sites can be really dangerous and that is why governments have set certain safety protocols that will protect the workers as much as...

Problems To Encounter If You Don’t Install HVAC Access Doors and Panels

Maintaining an efficient HVAC system is crucial in delivering good indoor air quality in commercial establishments. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) pertains to the air...

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Voided Slab Bridge Decks: Design and Construction

Utilizing void formers of some sort to create a voided slab is one of the most popular ways of reducing the weight of a...

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Corrosion of Buried Mild Steel Corrugated Sheets

A high moisture content, good aeration, a high level of acidity, and a considerable number of soluble salts,  can make a soil become corrosive. Metal alloys may undergo...

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Analysis of Sub-Frames Using the Stiffness Method

Several codes of practice in the world allow us to idealise structures into 2-dimensional frames for simplified analysis. For sub-frames, it is obvious that...

Question of the day | 07-01-2020

For the frame loaded as shown above, answer the following question; (1) What is the horizontal reaction at point D? 0.5 kN 1.0 kN 2.0...

Plastic Collapse Analysis of Propped Cantilever Beams

We all know that for a propped cantilever beam, there are two possible locations of plastic hinges – which are at the span (point...

Flownets: Two-Dimensional Flow of Water Through Soils

Laplace's equation is used to describe the movement of water through soils. By comparison, the flow of water through soils is analogous to the...

Fire Resistance Design of Steel Beams

In the event of a fire, the general objectives of fire protection of structures are to limit hazards to individuals and society, adjacent property,...

Analysis of Industrial Gable Frames

1.0 Introduction Industrialization is one of the major keys to development and sustainable economy. Industrial structures are usually very easy to identify because of their...

CONCRETE 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...
Potentially harmful materials in aggregates for concrete are substances that react chemically with Portland cement concrete to produce one or more of the following:(1)...

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