Building construction includes the methods and techniques for the construction, assembly or erection of structures, primarily those used to provide shelter.
Steel Structures have various advantages over RCC Structures such as: A fast rate of construction The lightweight of the structure because of the high strength to weight ratio The full strength of steel structures is available as soon as they are completed. The concrete structures develop their full strength over time. Steel structures are more […]
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Columns are vertical structural members that transfer the load from the slabs and beams to the foundations Columns are mainly subjected to axial compression forces. So it is the compression members of the structure. When a compression member is vertical and its effective length (height) exceeds three times its least lateral dimension, It is called
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Foundation is one of the most important elements of a structure, the purpose of which is to transfer load from structure to the ground by acting as a connection between both. Based on the use, soil condition, load from the structure Foundation can be classified and hence used accordingly. Before commencing any construction project, the
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Spalling of concrete is defined as the breaking off of pieces or layers of concrete from the surface of a structural element when the concrete is exposed to high temperature as experienced in case of fire. The corrosion of steel or other metals can also lead to spalling. Because when steel corrodes, the resulting rust
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In traditional construction methods are based on the principle that the slab is supported by beams and the beams are supported by columns. In the flat slab system, beams are avoided and the slab is directly supported in columns. Sometimes drop panels are used above the columns to support the flat slabs. Flat slab is
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A Waffle Slab or ribbed slab is a type of slab which is plain on its top and holes beneath, giving an appearance of waffles. The top of the ribbed slab is normally thin and bottom grid lines are generally ribs which are perpendicular to each other with equal depth. It is usually used where
The building bye-laws or building codes are defined as the standards and norms set by the government authorities to ensure the health and comfort of users, to safeguard the workers during construction; and to provide enough safety to the public in general. Read More: Building Code: An Impeccable Guide to Civil Engineers An order prescribed
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Structural vibration is one of the big issues faces by buildings or structures. Commonly the vibrations are arises from seismic forces or man-made sources such as crowd movement, traffic, blasting, heavy machine operations etc. The vibrations are oscillatory motions and can experience in building through floors usually. This can affect the strength of structures or
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