Simple, Compound and Complex Trusses
Simple Truss : In a triangle, when two bars are one joint are progressively added to form a truss, the truss is called a Simple Truss. Compound Truss : …
Simple, Compound and Complex Trusses Read MoreAuthor: Kathir
Properties of Structural Steel
The properties of steel required for engineering design may be classified as physical properties mechanical properties Physical properties: Irrespective of its grade physical properties of steel may be taken as …
Properties of Structural Steel Read More
Why a Civil Engineer is required
Civil engineers create, improve and protect the environment in which we live. They plan, design and oversee the construction and maintenance of building structures and infrastructure, such as roads, railways, …
Why a Civil Engineer is required Read More
Classification of bolted connections
The classifications of bolted connections are made based on resultant force transferred, type of force and force mechanism. Based on resultant force transferred: Concentric connections: When a load of …
Classification of bolted connections Read More
Types of Lap Splice
For the purpose and scope of this manual, we will only discuss one type of splicing known as lap splicing. Lap splicing is typically overlapping reinforcing steel over a certain …
Types of Lap Splice Read More
Steps involved in finding the cutting length of stirrups
Look at the size of the column or beam from the drawings. Adopt Dia of the bar (generally 8mm Dia is used for stirrups). Deduct the concrete cover or clear …
Steps involved in finding the cutting length of stirrups Read More
Errors in Plane Table Surveying
The table must be accurately oriented once the table is shifted otherwise the lines drawn from the new stations will not correspond with the previous ones. The alidade should be …
Errors in Plane Table Surveying Read More
Types of Columns reinforcement
Longitudinal reinforcement A minimum area of the cross section of the longitudinal bars must be at least 0.8% of the gross section area of the column. The maximum area of …
Types of Columns reinforcement Read More