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Fundamentals of Lateral Stability
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Fundamentals of Lateral Stability

Posted on 20 April 202029 August 2021 by Omotoriogun Victor

A structure does not only transfer gravitational forces to the ground, it must do so for several other lateral forces applied . The components that…

Designing a Combined Footing-Worked Example
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Designing a Combined Footing-Worked Example

Posted on 18 April 202019 April 2020 by Omotoriogun Victor

Spread foundations supporting two or more columns are classified as combined footings. Sometimes, it becomes necessary to combine the footing for two or more columns…

Stability Systems in Highrise Buildings
Highrise Buildings

Stability Systems in Highrise Buildings

Posted on 16 April 202016 April 2020 by Omotoriogun Victor

The last post was an introduction to the design of high-rise buildings, the main focus of that post was on the design considerations and how…

Designing a Strap Foundation to Eurocode
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Designing a Strap Foundation to Eurocode

Posted on 14 April 202014 April 2020 by Omotoriogun Victor

The strap foundation belongs to the family of spread foundation. It is very useful where the base for an exterior column must not project beyond…

Designing a Troughed Floor -Worked Example
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Designing a Troughed Floor -Worked Example

Posted on 12 April 202012 April 2020 by Omotoriogun Victor

Introduction In the design of reinforced concrete element, the tensile stress in the concrete element is assumed to be fully carried by the reinforcement. This…

One Way Continous Slab-Worked Example
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One Way Continous Slab-Worked Example

Posted on 11 April 202011 April 2020 by Omotoriogun Victor

One way slabs are the most basic form of slab and beam construction, generally employed for utilitarian purposes in offices, retail developments, warehouses, stores and…

Actions on Barriers  and Vehicle Loading
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Actions on Barriers and Vehicle Loading

Posted on 9 April 20209 April 2020 by Omotoriogun Victor

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…

Designing a Concrete Column to Eurocode
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Designing a Concrete Column to Eurocode

Posted on 4 April 202015 January 2024 by Omotoriogun Victor

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…

Derivation of Actions on Concrete Columns-Worked Example
Analysis

Derivation of Actions on Concrete Columns-Worked Example

Posted on 4 April 20205 April 2020 by Omotoriogun Victor

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…

Concept of Moment Redistribution
Analysis

Concept of Moment Redistribution

Posted on 3 April 20203 April 2020 by Omotoriogun Victor

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…

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