How to Mitigate Rejected Pile?
Rejected pile can be repaired by several options. At first we have to assess the…
Month: January 2020
Design Example of Pile Cap for Concentric Loading
A pile cap have to support a 18”X18” column which is subjected to live load=170…
Settlement Observations of Embankment Soil Under Preloading
Monitoring of embankments constructed over soft ground for preloading purpose is very important to determine…
Concrete Roof and Floor Surfaces
The design of concrete roof is identical to floor design; this in terms of structural…
Factors Affecting Width of Cracks in Reinforced Concrete
In reinforced concrete, reinforcement contributes to limit cracks number and their width. We know if…
Determination of Cracks Width in Reinforced Concrete Member
A reinforced concrete flexure member cracks, usually, under loading well below its service load and…
What is Development Length for Steel in Reinforced Concrete?
Development length can be defined as a length of reinforcing bars into embedment of concrete…
What Is Nailing Concrete?
Nailing concrete has a property of holding nail firmly and it is achieved by including…
What is Transverse beam? It’s Function in Combined Footing.
The traditional design method for foundation supporting multiple columns is based on beam design principle….
Loading Rate and Strength of Concrete
In general, strength of concrete means compressive strength and flexure strength. In both cases, load…