Structural loads, structural analysis and structural design are simply explained with the worked example for easiness of understanding. Element designs with notes and discussions have added to get comprehensive knowledge. Also, construction materials, shoring system design, water retaining structures, crack width calculations, etc. have discussed in addition to other aspects.
Specifying concrete and important facts to be aware when design of foundation and concrete structure are discussed in this paper. Durability of the reinforced concrete structures depends on many factors and out of those...
Attention to design secure buildings against blast loading has become more important as the number of terrorist attacks are increasing daily. Protection of the vulnerable structures against blast loading is a prerequisite to safeguard...
The consolidation settlement occurs in the clay soils, and we have to be caused if the found clay under the foundation. This presentation guides you through the basic principles of the consolidation settlement. In...
The curing time of concrete is very important. Without knowing, the curing period, doing construction could end up with many durability issues. Therefore, we shall be aware the period for curing of concrete.
The concrete crack repair will be done for structural and nonstructural cracks. The methods of repairing is depends on the type of crack and where it is located. Further, if the cracking has impact...
The compaction of concrete is directly related to its strength and durability of concrete. Lack of compaction causes the deterioration of the concrete which is exposed to the environment. The low compaction increases the...
Column reinforcement details shall be done following the design and detailing aspects. There is a special rule to be followed in detailing column reinforcement. Further, special attention shall be made to the column reinforcement...
A cold joint in concrete is formed due to the delayed pouring of concrete. If the concrete is poured into concrete that has started setting, it results in forming cold joints. Not like construction...
Atterberg limits are very important in classifying soils. Changes in the soil states from liquid to plastic, plastic to semi-solid, and semi-solid to solid are classified as Liquid Limit (LL), Plastic Limit (PL), and...
Causes of cracks in concrete are discussed in this presentation. The main types of cracks and the reasons for those cracks has listed in the presentation.