Why does Lateral Reinforcement in Column Matter?Reinforced concrete columns support the beams and slabs and transfer the loads to the foundation in building structures. They are the main…Jun 10, 2021Jun 10, 2021
Interface Between a Secondary Beam and a Floor BeamSecondary beams are horizontal components of a structure that are either simply connected or shear connected to the primary beams. They are…May 26, 2021May 26, 2021
Factors Affecting the Concrete Strength: Rate of LoadingExperimental tests indicate that the compressive strength of concrete increases at the higher rate of loading and decreases in the lower…May 24, 2021May 24, 2021
Factors Affecting the Concrete Strength: CuringThe reaction among the ingredients of cement (C3S and C2S) with water is exothermic. The process is called dehydration and continues as the…May 24, 2021May 24, 2021
Factors Affecting the Concrete Strength: Water-Cement RatioWater-Cement ratio refers to the ratio of the weight of water to that of cement in a concrete mix. For instance, a volume of concrete with…May 24, 2021May 24, 2021
Factors Affecting the Concrete Strength: AggregateUnderstanding the parameters, factors that affect the strength of the concrete is the most fundamental knowledge any civil engineer needs…May 18, 2021May 18, 2021
Can Bamboo be used Instead of Steel in Concrete?There are few concerns about bamboo before declaring whether it can be used as a substitute for steel in concrete or not.May 16, 2021May 16, 2021
