Design Procedure Of R.C.C Lintel
RCC Lintel Design Procedure: The steps of RCC lintel design (single span or continuous with a few openings) are same as the design of a simple beam. 1. The lintel…
Difference Between Primary, Secondary And Tie Beam
Difference Between Primary, Secondary, And Tie Beam: Beam is one of the most important structural parts of a building. In our previous article, we have already discussed different types of…
Reinforcement Details In Beams And Slabs
Beam Reinforcement Details: Beams are essentially provided with main reinforcement on the tension side for flexure and transverse reinforcement for shear and torsion. Tension Reinforcement: The minimum tension reinforcement is…
Methods Of Underpinning | What Is Underpinning?
What Is Underpinning? The method of providing a new foundation underneath an existing foundation without disturbing its stability is known as underpinning. Underpinning is necessarily adopted to replace a defective…
Reinforcement Details In Columns
Column Reinforcement Details: Generally, concrete columns consist of square, rectangular or circular cross sectional area. Columns are essentially required with the primary longitudinal reinforcement and lateral ties to avoid buckling…
Difference Between Singly Reinforced Beam & Doubly Reinforced Beam
Singly Reinforced Beam: The beam that is longitudinally reinforced only in tension zone, it is known as singly reinforced beam. In Such beams, the ultimate bending moment and the tension…
Design Steps Of Simply Supported Steel Beam
Simply Supported Beam Design: 1. Calculate the loads to be carried by the beam. 2. Calculate the maximum bending moment (M) with regard to the nature of loading condition and…
Advantages Of Steel Roof Truss Over Timber Truss
Advantages Of Steel Roof Truss Over Timber Truss: A truss consists of an assembly of rigid but elastic members jointed in the form of triangles to act as a beam.…
Reason For failure Of Concrete Structures
Reason For failure Of Concrete Structures: A reinforced concrete member can fail mostly in the following cases: 1. When the member is subjected to excessive tension, so as to exceed…
Pile Foundation – Classification Of Pile Foundation
What Is Pile Foundation? In pile foundation, a thin member made of steel, concrete or wood is inserted into the poor ground (Soil having low bearing capacity) for transferring the…