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…
Category: Analysis
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…
In this article, we are going to consider how to break down structures into simpler units called a ‘sub-frame’ that can be analyzed discretely.
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 design of structural elements requires an appraisal of the actions (static and dynamic forces) to which supporting are subjected to, loads transferred from…