
What are the alternatives for using columns as structural supports for a house?
Replacements for columns While columns are a common and important structural support for most house constructions, there are some alternatives …

What is Wind and Earthquake analysis of structures?
Wind and earthquake analysis of structures is the process of determining the structural response of a building or other structure …

Why should we provide structural members with end supports?
End supports, also known as end restraints, are provided for structural members to ensure that the member can transfer loads …

What are the different types of steel used in reinforcements?
Let’s learn about the different types of steel used in reinforcements. The most common types of steel used in reinforcement …

What are the different shapes of reinforcements used for concreting?
Reinforcements, also known as rebar, are used in concrete construction to provide additional strength and support to the structure. The …

What’s the difference between LCA, LCI, LCIA, and LCC?
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) LCA is a multi-step process for calculating a product’s or service’s lifetime environmental impact. LCA encompasses …

CONCRETING
This article describes the work sequence that a site engineer should follow during concrete placement/concreting. Work Sequence Flow chart for …

The Fundamentals of Rebar Work
The reinforcement must be prefabricated with stirrups in place for easier on-site assembly. Reinforcing bars must be produced in accordance …

How to Perform Hydrometer Analysis?
It is extremely difficult to separate soil particles with a sieve if the particle size is less than 0.075. As …

What are the Basic Soil Tests?
There are some basic soil tests that can be used to investigate the approximate engineering behavior of soils. The most …