Dams are constructed to retain the water or to avoid water movements. Different types of dam constructed worldwide are discussed

Rock Quality Designation is also known as RQD is an indicator of the quality of the rock. Foundation capacities highly

Uplift pressure is a design load to be considered for the structures constructed below the groundwater table. When the depth

After finalizing the load on the structure, structural analysis is carried out to find the forces such as bending moments,

Shear links are provided to carry the shear forces induced by the applied loads on structural elements. The most wildly

Punching shear is a failure mechanism when structural elements subjected to concentrated load. Failure occurs in perimeter defined away from