The subject of this post is the derivation of wind loads on buildings using Eurocode 1: Actions on Structures Part 1-4: General Actions- Wind Actions…
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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 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…
Introdution Haven decided on the concepts and scheme for a structure, preliminary sizing of the structural elements composed within the structure commences. This post provides…
Introduction This post serve as an introduction to the core concepts within the Eurocode, references will be particularly made to this post as it focus…
Introduction On the 31st of March 2010, British Standard Institution (BSI) withdrew the 57 parts of the British Standards and other conflicting Standards for the…