Types of Structural Members
A combination of members connected together in such a way to serve a useful purpose is called structure. Those members that are interconnected in such a way so as to …
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Lap Length of Reinforcement Bars
Some amount of rebar is left for future construction. This extra rebar will be needed for tying bars of column. This extra length of rebar is called lap length. Lap …
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Concrete Mix ratio and Slump value of Concrete
Concrete Mix ratio of Different grades of Concrete at least till M20 grade of concrete Concrete Grade Mix Ratio M5 1:5:10 M7.5 1:4:8 M10 1:3:6 M15 1:2:4 M20 1:1.5:3 M25 …
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Purpose of Concealed Beam
Purpose of concealed beam are Clear the way for electromechanical duct work. Disperse loads on the supporting slab. Break a wide panel of slab to considerable size. Achieve maximum floor …
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What is Radius of Gyration
If cross-sectional geometry of column is other than simple shapes like circle, square, rectangle etc. Then radius of gyration is required for the calculation of ultimate load that column can …
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How to Calculate Quantity of Cement, Sand & Aggregates for Slab
Area of flat slab = 1000sq.ft = 93sq.m. The minimum thickness provided for slab is 150mm. (As per IS 456) 150mm = 0.15 metres Hence Wet volume = Area of …
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Strength and Stability of Structure
A structure must be both strong and stable. If it is not strong it will break (or snap or crack or crush) and collapse. This can happen when the material …
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Lap Length for Reinforcement Bars
During placing the steel in RC structure if the required length of a bar is not sufficiently available to make a design length then lapping is done. Lap length is …
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