Foundation is the low part of the structure which transmits the load of the structure to the ground. The foundation is a buried structure and we cannot see it directly as superstructure. This fact creates bias-ness in designer towards the superstructure which foundation remain given less importance. So, …
Aggregate is an important constituent in concrete. It occupies about three-quarters of the volume of concrete, it contributes significantly to the structural performance of concrete, especially strength, durability, and volume stability. Properties of aggregate Because of the following properties of aggregates are used in a huge amount in …
In structure different types and nature of the load are presents. Before designing a structure different types of loads on structures to be applied on is calculated and to withstand those loads a structure is designed. These loads on structure play an important role in the durability as …
In the civil engineering field, we need to calculate the possible loads on the column during the design of the columns. Before calculating the total loads on the column, we need to know the different types of loads applied to the column. Types of loads on the column …
For non-conditioned building, it calculates temperature variation inside the residential building over a specified time and helps one to estimate the duration of uncomfortable periods. Various heat exchange processes square measure attainable between a building and therefore the external atmosphere. Heat flow by conduction through various building elements …
It is defined as the hydrograph of direct runoff resulting from unit depth (1cm) of rainfall excess occurring uniformly over the the basin and at a uniform rate for a specified duration (D hour). Assumption of unit hydrograph (i) The effective rainfall is uniformly distributed within its duration …
The penetration or excess of moisture inside the building from its walls, floors, or roof is known as dampness in the buildings. Sources of Dampness in the buildings The following are the main sources due to which dampness occurs in the building. Moisture penetrating into the building through …
Every action of engineering is directly related to societal issues, and hence engineers have an impact on society. By using engineering techniques in the meantime engineer helps to solve the societal problems. Some of the basic roles of civil engineers for society are: Help and train people to …
Piles foundation is a slender structure member which have a very small area of cross-section as compared to its length. It is also known as Deep Foundation. It is used on those structures or at those places where the bearing capacity of the soil is lower than the …
There are various methods to specify the moment, axial and shear forces. Axial Force A force that lies on the axis of member, which produces either compression or tension, is the axial force. Axial force and torsion bending diagrams are easy to derive. However, Positive Sign Conventions is …
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While talking about building materials, it will be better to recall the history of the development of human civilization. The use of building materials starts from the beginning of the Neolithic period when man learned to make weapons of stones, metal ore, arrows etc to kill the animals …
While selecting the stairs for a building, we need to take care of many things. In this articles, we discussed the basic requirements for good stairs. The main work of stairs in a building is to provide easy, simple, quick and safe access between the story/floors of the …