Introduction This post concerns the application of lateral loads to barriers and wheel axle loads from vehicles. The nature of this type of loads may…
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Introduction The subject of this post is the design of reinforced concrete columns to BS EN 1992-1-1 Eurocode 2: Design of Concrete Structures-Part 1-1: General…
Introduction Before a column can be designed, the actions to which it must support must be determined. This includes the axial compressive forces and bending…
Introduction Moment redistribution must not be confused with moment distribution, as the two terms are distinctly dissimilar in meaning. Moment distribution is an approximate method…
Introduction In the last post, we introduced the concept of moment distribution for analyzing structures. However, when analyzing structures it is important for us to…
Introduction With the continuous advancement of computer-based analysis within the field of structural engineering, the tools used for analysis by hand are becoming less relevant.…
Introduction The simplest form of spread foundations used in transferring loads from a structure into the soil is the pad foundation. They are basically required…
Introduction The concept of pile foundation is incomplete without discussing pile caps because the loads from the superstructure of a structure cannot be transferred directly on…
Introduction The subject of this post is the design of reinforced concrete beams to BS EN 1992-1-1- Eurocode 2: Design of Concrete Structures (part1-1): General…
Introduction The subject of this post is the design of one way spanning concrete slabs to BS EN 1992-1-1 – Eurocode 2: Design of Concrete…
