Advantages And Limitations Of Staad Pro Software
What Is Staad Pro? Staad pro is a structural analysis and designing software used to analyze and design RCC and steel structure according to the relative country code. It is…
Staad Pro Shortcut Keys
Staad pro is an advanced structural analysis and design software application used to analyze and design RCC and Steel structures. It is one of the most widely used software by…
Bar Bending Shape Codes – Bar Bending Schedule Formula
What Is Bar Bending Schedule? Bar bending schedule or BBS is a list of reinforcement bars in tabular form which provides bar mark, bar shape, bar dia, dimension of bending…
How To Design RCC Building Manually
Let’s design for a typical plan of a 2BHK. And let’s only take dead and live loads. Add wind loads and seismic loads according to zone after practicing with dead…
Types Of Failures In Beam
What Is A Beam? A beam is a horizontal structural member that carries vertical load acting on the building frame. Based on the design requirements, different types of beams are…
How To Calculate Load-Bearing Capacity Of RCC Slab
To calculate the load-bearing capacity of RCC slab, certain assumptions to be considered. Assumptions: 1. Slab is supported on all edges e.g. with the help of beams. 2. Slab can…
Difference Between Strip Footing And Strap Footing
Difference Between Strip Footing And Strap Footing: In this article, we will discuss the difference between strip footing and strap footing. What Is Strip Footing: Strip footing is a component…
Which Slab Is Better – Ribbed Slab Or Solid Slab
Which Slab Is Better – Ribbed Slab Or Solid Slab? First of all, It depends on the use of the structure. Slabs are structural members forming floors and roofs in…
How To Calculate Loads On Column, Beam, And Slab
How To Calculate Loads On Columns: Before calculating the loads on column we need to know the types of loads on column. Types Of Loads On Column: Self weight of…
Why Stirrups Are Spaced Closely At Both Top & Bottom End In RC Column
Purpose Of Providing Closer Stirrups Spacing At Both Top & Bottom End In RC Column: Spacing of ties is calculated as per the plastic moment capacity of the column, induced…
Important Notes On Slab (Spacing, Effective Depth Etc)
Important Notes On Slab: There are two types of bars present in the slab. ⇒ Main bars. ⇒ Distribution bars (bars provided against shrinkage and temperature). Maximum spacing Between Individual…
Waffle Slab – Purpose, Uses, Advantages And Disadvantages
What Is Waffle Slab? A waffle slab is a type of slab with holes underneath, giving the appearance of waffles. It is usually used where large spans are required (e.g…
What Is Hidden Beam/Concealed Beam – Purpose, Advantages & Disadvantages
What Is Hidden Beam? Hidden beams can be defined as the beams whose depth is equal to the thickness of the slab. Hidden beams are also known as concealed beam.…
One Way Slab Design
In this article, I will discuss One way slab design procedure with example. What Is One Way Slab? When a slab is supported on all four sides and the ratio…
Difference Between Plinth Beam And Tie Beam
Difference Between Plinth Beam And Tie Beam Before starting the difference between plinth beam and tie beam, let me clear one important term which will help you further. Plinth Level…
How To Calculate Bend Deduction Length Of Bar
How To Calculate Bend Deduction Length Of Bar When we bend a steel bar, the length of the bar slightly increased due to stretching in the bending area (refer to…
Design Of Columns As Per ACI
Design Of Columns As Per ACI: 1. Maximum and Minimum Reinforcement Ratio: The minimum reinforcement ratio of 1 % is to be used in tied or spirally reinforced columns. This…
Basic Rules For Design Of Column
Basic Rules For Design Of Column: The basic rules for designing of columns are listed below: A. Longitudinal Steel: 1. The cross-sectional area of longitudinal steel in a column shall…
BBS Of Lintel Beam – Bar Bending Schedule Of Lintel Beam
Bar Bending Schedule Of Lintel Beam: In this article, I will discuss how to prepare BBS of RCC Lintel Beam. 1. Calculate Total Length Of Main Bars: Length of 1…
Types Of Bridge Foundation
What Is Bridge Foundation? Bridge foundation is the base of a bridge that transmits the loads from the piers, abutments, and wings to the supporting strata. It has to be…
How To Calculate Height Of A Building/Tower
How To Calculate Height Of A Building/Tower: Sometimes we may need to find out the height of a building before or after construction. There are several methods for calculating the…
Pile Cap Design Guide
What Is A Pile Cap? A pile cap is a thick concrete mat that rests on concrete or timber piles that have been driven into the soft or unstable soil…
Types Of Column Failure
Types Of Column Failure: Columns are the most important parts of a structure. They transfer loads of the structure to the surrounding soil through the foundations. So we need to…
Difference Between Main Bars And Distribution Bars
In any reinforcement detailing there are two sizes of bars used in the slab. That is main reinforcement bars and distribution bars. In this article, we will discuss the difference…