Retaining Wall Failures
The retaining wall is a critical structure that provides the stability to the embankment. Retaining wall failures are commonly observed in hilly areas due to the slope stability issue. However, as discussed in the...
Category: Structural Failures
8 Types of Column Failure Methods
Types of column failure depend on the type of structural system and columns can fail in different modes as discussed in this article. The column is the main element that carries the vertical loads...
6 Causes for Beam Failures – A guide for Designers
Beam failures could be in flexure, torsion, and shear due to the exceed of the design loads in either failure mode. Depending on the type of load that could exert on the beam and...