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What is lintel? The lintel is the beam above the opening parts of the wall to support the load above the opening. The opening may be a window, door, etc. …
Read moreWindow lintel design Procedure with Numerical Example
It is very critical o join new concrete with old concrete. If there is no proper joining of the old and new slab, then there may be leakage between the …
Read moreSafe Procedure for Joining new concrete to old concrete Slab
What is a spandrel beam? The spandrel beam and edge beam are the same. As their name suggests, edge beams are provided at the edge side of the building’s structure. …
Read moreWhat is a Spandrel beam | Design Criteria, Advantages and Disadvantages
What are load bearing walls and non load bearing walls? Load Bearing Walls A load bearing walls is a wall that supports the weight of a floor or a roof …
Read moreLoad bearing walls – Types, identification, and Features
Slabs are the most essential structural member which provides the platform to withstand dead load as well as a live load to the structure. Slabs are used as the roofs …
Read moreTwo way slab design | Reinforcement details examples – IS Code 456:2000
What is pier and beam foundation? Pier and beam foundation is that foundation that is made up of the combination of the pier and beams. Piers are attached with a …
Read morePier and Beam foundation | Design step, Building process, Cost, Problems
What is bolted connection? A bolt is a small piece of metal equipment made up of high-strength steel. It consists of a head and a shank. The size of the …
Read moreBolted connections in steel structures Design| Failure of bolt connection
What is plate girder? A plate girder is built-up plate and angles and connecting them by rivets or welding. The effective span for a plate girder is usually the center …
Read moreDesign of plate girder | Components of plate girder
The beam is a structural member which supports the load coming from the slab and transfers it to the column. The beam should be strong enough to prevent it from …
We know all civil structures are made of concrete, steel, and different other materials. But whenever the structures are made up of concrete there should be included steel in it. …
Read moreUnder reinforced section, Over reinforced section and Balanced section
