Stirrups: The Shear Reinforcement Bar.
What are Stirrups? Stirrups are a type of reinforcing bar that is arranged vertically along…
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03/22/2023
Column Failure
Column Failure: Causes, Types and Prevention
Columns are important structural elements that provide support for buildings, bridges, and other structures. However,…
02/23/2023
Types of Joints in Building Construction: 4- Types of Joints
Joints in construction are one of the important elements that provide a functional and structural improvement to the structure which may be subjected to expansion and contraction due to changes in temperature. The joints that are used in the construction works are: - 1. Expansion joint 2. Construction joint 3. Contraction joint 4. Slip joint
10/20/2022
Chair bars
How to Calculate Chair Bars Requirements?
A chair bar is a piece of bar bent to a shape (inverted U or Z) and placed in between the two layers of reinforcement mesh. They are provided to maintain the gap the layers of the reinforcement bar. They also contribute to the stability of reinforcement bar while concrete is pouring.
12/31/2021
How to Prepare Structural Drawings?
Structural drawings are a sets of engineering drawing prepared by the certified engineer for designed buildings or any other structure which demand it. The sets of drawing should consist for every detail drawing of the structure components and buildings elements. This is the last stage in the structural design by the structure engineer. The structural design and analysis is done for the given architectural design. It is very crucial to do through study of the propose architecture drawing before designing and analysing
12/10/2021
Seismic Bands
4 Types of Seismic Bands for Masonry Structure: Horizontal bands, Advantages and Disadvantages
All types of masonry buildings shall be strengthened by specific methods depending on various categories…
10/30/2021