Effect of Elevated Temperature on Concrete Strength Concrete structures could be exposed to high temperatures due to different reasons, mainly during exposure to fire; another one could be when the structure or its elements are
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Structural Forces
Structural Forces A structural system is acted upon by forces. Under the influence of these forces, the entire structure is assumed to be in a state of static equilibrium and, as a consequence, each component
Read moreFlat Plate Floor System – Pros & Cons
Flat Plate Floor System Flat Plate Floor System: The flat plate is simply a slab of constant thickness supported directly on columns or load bearing walls. This system is one of the most common structural
Read morePractical Considerations for Reinforced Concrete Design
It is known that in RC construction, simplicity and repetitiveness are the keys to economy. For beam and girder framing schemes with one way slabs, the next points should be taken into account: 1. For one-way load transfer
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