Grillage Foundation: Types, Construction, and Advantages
The Constructor
JANUARY 13, 2022
Grillage foundation consists of one or more tiers of beams (steel or timber) superimposed at right angles to each other on a concrete layer to.
What are the Signs of Foundation Heave?
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 24, 2022
Foundation heave is the upward movement of the expansive soil layer after it is saturated with water. Controlling the signs and symptoms of foundation heave at an early stage is important to prevent further enlargement of heave pressure and avoid serious damage to the foundation and superstructure.
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Tolerances for Concrete Foundation Construction as per ACI 117M-10
The Constructor
MARCH 26, 2018
Specification tolerances for concrete foundation construction as per ACI 117M such as tolerances for plumb line deviation, location displacement,
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DESIGN OF REINFORCED CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 25, 2013
Reinforced concrete foundations are designed based on column loads and moments at base and the soil data. Following are the types of foundations in.
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FAILURE MODES OF CONCRETE COLUMNS
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 13, 2014
Reinforced concrete column is a compression member and transfers the loads from structure to the ground through foundations. Design Guide How To Guide Structural Design Structural Engineering Design Design cosiderations' There are three types of.
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Raft Foundation- Design Requirements and Applicability
The Constructor
MAY 19, 2019
A raft or mat foundation is a sizable concrete slab or slab and beam system which support all the loads of superstructure through walls or columns in.
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Concrete Wall Construction Process Including Materials
The Constructor
OCTOBER 20, 2018
Construction of concrete walls is a crucial phase in building construction. It transfers loads from floor to the wall below or foundation. Therefore,
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Design of Steel Tanks
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
When situated on the ground, they are supported either by cement concrete foundations or steel […] The post Design of Steel Tanks appeared first on The Constructor. These tanks may be either placed on the ground or elevated on towers.
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Journal of Structural Engineering
The Constructor
DECEMBER 25, 2011
Related posts: Journal of Environmental Engineering Journal of Management in Engineering Journal of Construction Engineering and Management Uncertainty in Structural Engineering SEMINAR / PROJECT TOPICS IN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING Structural Analysis?
Types of Material Used in Pile Foundation
The Constructor
OCTOBER 12, 2018
Different types of material used in the pile foundation are cement, steel, timber and plastic which are a slender, structural member installed in the.
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How to Estimate Preliminary Sizes of Concrete Elements?
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 15, 2020
Estimation of preliminary sizes of concrete elements is crucial for the design of structural concrete elements. Initially, the designer has to.
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Functions of Foundation | Requirements of Good Foundation | Types of Foundation | Types of Shallow Foundations | Types of Deep Foundations
CivilJungle
JANUARY 20, 2021
Introduction of Foundation: Foundation is one of the most important parts of the building. The foundation plays a crucial role in the structure and it is the lowermost part of the building below the ground level which provides a base for the structure. Location of the Foundation. Settlement of Foundation.
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52 ACI Foundation Announces Establishment of "Friends of W. Gene Corley Scholarship"
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 15, 2013
April 15, 2013) – The ACI Foundation has announced the establishment of a scholarship fund in honor of the late Dr. W.Gene Corley, who passed away March 1. The announcement was made at the American Concrete Institute’s (ACI) annual spring convention in Minneapolis, Minn. FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. The Friends of W.
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Minimum and Maximum Reinforcement Ratio in Different Reinforced Concrete Members
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
The minimum reinforcement ratio is the lowest possible quantity of steel that should be embedded in structural concrete elements to prevent premature.
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Tests of Concrete Walls With High-Strength Rebar Lay Foundation for Code Change
ENR Construction
JANUARY 3, 2018
If structural engineers have their way, building codes will take a historic leap forward in the next few years to allow higher-strength 80-ksi reinforcing steel, instead of 60 ksi, in reinforced concrete shear walls.
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REPAIR OF POST CONCRETING DEFECTS IN STRUCTURES
The Constructor
MARCH 20, 2012
Cleanliness: when repairing concrete, care must be taken to remove any dirt or dust that will prevent the repair concrete bonding with the parent concrete. Expediency: The longer the repair is left, the more work has to be done, and the less likely that the repair will blend in.
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247 CONCRETE PEDESTAL – FUNCTIONS, USES AND CONSTRUCTION
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
A concrete pedestal is a compression element provided to carry the loads from supported elements like columns, statues etc. to footing below the.
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235 What is a Plinth Beam? Its purpose, Applications and Construction
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 10, 2018
Plinth beam is a reinforced concrete beam constructed between the wall and its foundation as shown in Figure-1. 1: Plinth Beam Following topics.
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EXPOSURE CONDITIONS AFFECTING DURABILITY OF CONCRETE
The Constructor
AUGUST 10, 2012
These are: Mild exposure Moderate exposure Severe exposure Very severe exposure, and Extreme exposure.
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Don’t Let Owners and Architects Slow You Down
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 26, 2013
For example, forgetting to get the concrete foundation design mix approved by the structural engineer can stop a scheduled concrete pour for days. How many times have you been delayed on construction projects because you didn’t have the approvals needed to order materials and keep the job moving?
What Is Underwater Concrete | Advantage & Disadvantage of Underwater Concrete | Application of Underwater Concrete | How Do They Pour Concrete Under Water
CivilJungle
MARCH 5, 2021
What Is Underwater Concrete? Underwater concrete is a form of construction material widely used in certain forms of structural engineering projects. In every other building in which the lower parts of the buildings are expected to remain underwater, underwater concrete should be used. Can Concrete Cure Underwater?
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52 Some useful guidelines to develop a building foundation
Construction Cost Estimating
MARCH 19, 2019
While building up a foundation for a building, adequate knowledge is required with some particular steps to make sure that the footings will retain the weight of the building through rest of time. The purpose of building foundations is to bear the load of the structure as well as disperse the load to the soil in greater cross sectional area.
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Some useful tips on reinforced concrete design
Construction Cost Estimating
DECEMBER 20, 2018
While designing the reinforced concrete members, it is necessary to check the steel reinforcement in jobsite prior to arrange concrete. Besides, ensure the concrete foundations, beams, columns, etc. Often, it is observed that steel beam stirrups employed in reinforced concrete design, are not installed properly.
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Make your construction foundation system better with Insuslab SFRC (Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete)
Construction Cost Estimating
FEBRUARY 11, 2015
Insulslab is a useful construction method which is formed on the basis of a cast in-situ foundation system involving a wide array of interlocking expanded polystyrene (EPS) pods. Insulslab is applied to produce a considerably solid ‘waffle’ foundation system/slab.
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Some Essential Steps To Construct A Wafflemat Foundation
Construction Cost Estimating
MAY 8, 2016
This is a 3d animated construction video based on a Wafflemat foundation. In this video, you will be familiar with six easy to follow steps for developing the foundation from clearing the pad to installing the separate Waffleboxes, to pouring the concrete and eliminating the form boards. No need of pre-soaking.
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40 Structural Design of ASDIP Concrete
Construction Cost Estimating
MAY 4, 2018
ASDIP Concrete is a set of modules which are fully devoted for the design of concrete members like beams, columns and walls depended on the newest ACI 318 specifications. These specifications can explain the time wasting calculations in any type of structural engineering office; while this ASDIP Concrete 3.1.7v
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Cased Cast-in-Situ Concrete Piles – Types, Uses and Advantages
The Constructor
JUNE 16, 2017
Cased piles consist a shell around it and these piles when casted in site are called cased cast-in-situ concrete piles. Types and advantages of these.
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What’s New in Autodesk Revit 2015 R2 for Structural Engineers
BIM & Beam
SEPTEMBER 23, 2014
There are new features and enhancements in Autodesk Revit 2015 R2 dedicated especially to structural engineers. Improved rebar modeling : When reinforcing concrete elements, you can now place rebar in any 2D view. Snaps such as nearest, endpoint, and midpoints are available when defining structural elements along model lines.
10 Signs of Bad Concrete Pour
CivilJungle
JUNE 25, 2021
Introduction of Signs of Bad Concrete Pour. Concrete is one of the most widely used building materials in our construction industry. It is very important that concrete should be pulled into the mould with proper precaution and care otherwise, we will not get the desired strength of concrete. What Is Concrete?
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SHEAR WALL - ITS TYPES AND POSITIONING
The Constructor
MARCH 23, 2012
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Types of reinforcement or mesh in several footings (foundations)
Construction Cost Estimating
MAY 15, 2019
Different types of Reinforcement in footings or types of mesh used in foundation:- Several types of reinforcement exist in footings. Based on the load analysis, the structural engineer design the type of Mesh in footings. Based on the load analysis, the structural engineer design the type of Mesh in footings.
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40 Build a concrete slab footing of modern buildings
Construction Cost Estimating
SEPTEMBER 18, 2014
A concrete slab is a common structural element of modern buildings. Horizontal slabs of steel reinforced concrete, typically between 100 and 500 millimeters thick, are most often used to construct floors and ceilings, while thinner slabs are also used for exterior paving.
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How to resolve incorrect myth about column construction
Construction Cost Estimating
MARCH 26, 2020
The walls of houses for two to three storied structures can be constructed with bricks containing the slabs, lintels, chajja etc. in reinforced concrete in the regions where superior quality bricks are obtainable. This type of construction is appropriate upto G+2 storied building on the whole.
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Introduction to Finite Element Methods-The Book-Part-2
The Constructor
JANUARY 14, 2012
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Introduction to Finite Element Methods-The Book-Part-1
The Constructor
JANUARY 14, 2012
Home News Videos Tips Building Building Bye Laws Building Materials Aggregates Cement Wood Building Tips Buildings Green Buildings Flooring Formwork/Shuttering Paints & Decoratives Skyscrappers Smart Materials Concrete Concrete Admixtures Concrete Cracks Crack Repair Concrete Durability Concrete Properties Concrete Types Fibre reinforced Fire Proof (..)
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Concrete Calculator for construction
Construction Cost Estimating
JANUARY 1, 2015
Concrete calculator is a device of estimation. Now if the user of this calculator enters the: Amount of waste Cost per yard of concrete Total cubic yard of concrete Then the entirety cost will be shown in the text box. A user can differentiate concrete amount and material cost. The outcome is so simply.
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The First Permitted Tire Bale Home in New Mexico
Natural Building
JULY 28, 2020
I was very interested in seeing Precision Structural Engineering mentioned — we hired them to engineer our home (after seeing that your blog recommended them for alternative methods). We have started the foundation, and our tire bale recycling permit should be in the mail this Friday.
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Shoring, Underpinning and Scaffolding
The Constructor
DECEMBER 21, 2011
Underpinning is the process of strengthening and stabilizing the foundation of an existing building or other structure. Scaffolding is a temporary frame used to support people and material in the construction or repair of buildings and other large structures.
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203 ANALYSIS OF SHEAR WALLS
The Constructor
MARCH 23, 2012
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194 COMMON STRUCTURAL FAILURE CAUSES
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 19, 2011
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PUNCHING SHEAR
The Constructor
MARCH 23, 2012
Consider a portion of slab subjected to an increasing concentrated load. Eventually the slab will fail.
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Introduction to Finite Element Methods-The Book-Part-4
The Constructor
JANUARY 12, 2012
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Civil Engineering Marvels- 5 Tallest Skyscrappers
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 27, 2012
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All About Floating Houses | What Are Floating Houses | Type of Floating Houses | What Is Floating Building | Floating Architecture Examples
CivilJungle
JULY 12, 2022
The weight of concrete is too heavy that’s why to reduce the weight of the whole structure engineers includes wooden particle or plywood particle for constructing the whole structure. Floating house is type of house which is constructed over a floating system which allows floating the whole structure over the water.
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