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Stub Column: Purpose and Applications

The Constructor

A stub column is a type of column whose length is very small and does not connect to the footing directly. The stub column acts as a point load on a beam on which it rests. […]. The post Stub Column: Purpose and Applications appeared first on The Constructor.

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Types of Stirrups in Column

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Different types of stirrups are designed for columns based on their varying cross-sections, the number of longitudinal reinforcement bars and the.

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How to Distinguish Between Shear Wall and Column?

The Constructor

The geometry of a section of a shear wall and a column can be similar to the extent that the question of when a rectangular column becomes a wall.

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14 Types of Columns in building Construction

The Constructor

There are several types of columns which are used in different parts of structures. Column is a vertical structural member that carry loads mainly in.

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What is Slenderness Ratio of RC Column and How to Calculate it?

The Constructor

The slenderness ratio of a reinforced concrete (RC) column is the ratio between the length of the column, its lateral dimensions, and end fixity.

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How to Retrofit Inclined Columns Damaged Due to Earthquakes?

The Constructor

The required load-carrying capacity of columns damaged due to earthquake can be regained by retrofitting the inclined columns. During earthquakes,

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Tips and Rules for Design of Reinforced Concrete Columns

The Constructor

The design of reinforced concrete (RC) column is carried out by following certain procedures. However, some specific rules and requirements need to.

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