First we need to know about Unbalanced Moment. Unbalanced Moment: Gravity loads on columns consist of an axial load and moments about both axes where the column design moments are caused by unbalanced loading. Such moments are created when there is an ...
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CSI Col v10.1
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CSiCol is a comprehensive software package used for the analysis and design of columns, efficiently addressing the design of columns of any concrete, reinforced concrete, or composite cross-section. CSiCol provides a ‘Quick Design Wizard’ tool that will guide you step-by-step ...
Use of Diaphragm Properly in Etabs Explained in Depth
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First we need to know about Diaphragm Constraint, Rigid & Semi-rigid diaphragm. Lets start- Diaphragm Constraint: We know what are restraint joints (Supported individually) & constraint joints (Connected to each other so their translation & rotation happen together). Diaphragm constraint ...
What is the mechanism for such structures?Are they safe?
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We generally see a large portion of Slab is overhanged in different structure. We raise question how such large cantilever is safe? We think really these are cantilever, but actually these are not. Their mechanism is different. See the following ...
Difference between Flat slab and Flat plate slab
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Slab directly supported on columns without beams are called Flat slabs or flat plates. Followings are the difference between Flat slab and Flat plate slab: Serial No. Flat Slab Flat Plate Slab 1 Flat slab is one with either ...
Read how to increase your demand as Structural Engineer in Job Market
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There are lots of Structural Engineers in job market. To make yourself different from others, to make yourself remarkable among the crowd-you have to practice different structural software along with basic structural knowledge. You have to study related books to ...
Every New Structural Engineers must know 6 things
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Any student of structural engineering or new Structural Engineer has a desire to understand how structures are built and how they will react to environmental challenges like wind, earthquakes, floods and deterioration. But knowing your trade is not everything – ...
Post Tensioned Slab Design
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What is post tensioned slab? Post-tensioned (PT) slabs are typically flat slabs, band beam and slabs or ribbed slabs. PT slabs offer the thinnest slab type, as concrete is worked to its strengths, mostly being kept in compression. Longer spans can be achieved due to pre-stress, which can also be used ...
All about Burj Khalifa and Reference CAD File of Floor Plans
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The Burj Khalifa known as the Burj Dubai prior to its inauguration in 2010, is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. With a total height of 829.8 m (2,722 ft, just over half a mile) and a roof height (excluding antenna, but including a 244 m spire ...
How to Place Columns in Building Plan: Choosing Position & Orientation
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Positioning of columns Following are some of the building principles, which help in deciding the columns positions. >Columns should preferably be located at (or) near the corners of a building, and at the intersection of beams/walls. >Select the position of ...