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Strong Axis Weak Axis.
Every structural member has its strong as well as weak axis. A beam will fail easily along the direction of lower moment of inertia, a column will fail about the axis with lower radius of gyration. So the big question is how to find a strong or weak axis for the given cross section. Now…
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What is Pile Foundation? Types of Pile Foundation.
Foundations provide support to the structure, transfers the loads from the structure to the soil. But the layer at which the foundation transfers the load shall have an adequate bearing capacity and suitable settlement characteristics. There are several types of foundation depending on various considerations such as- Total load from the superstructure. Soil conditions. Water…
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What is Prefabrication and how Prefabrication can help build Emergency Buildings?
What is Prefabrication?The manufacture of elements of a building off-site before being installed onsite is prefabrication. How is it different from the conventional construction?Unlike the traditional process, where each process is dependent upon the next, prefabrication can create concurrency, resulting in cost precision and schedule reductions. Does prefabrication require a different estimation approach?The best approach…
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Bar Bending Schedule (BBS) and Its Advantages
Preparation of Bar Bending Schedule (BBS) Bar bending schedule or schedule of bars (BBS) is a list of reinforcement bars for a given reinforced concrete work item, and is presented in a tabular form for easy visual reference.Table of bar bending schedule summarizes all the needed particulars of bars – diameter, shape of bending, length…