Civil Engineering Forum

Checking Long-Term Deflection (LTD) using CSI SAFE

TeamCivil Analysis, Concrete Design, Structural

CSI SAFE (Slab Analysis by the Finite Element Method) is one of the best tools available for analyzing and designing concrete slabs and/or foundations. SAFE was developed by Computer and Structures, Inc. In this article,

Types of Projects Structural Engineers Do

TeamCivil Structures

What are the Types of Structural Engineering Projects? For anybody with an interest in math and science and a desire to work in a field where they can have a tangible influence on the world,

3 of the Longest Bridges in the World

TeamCivil Structures

Longest Bridges in the World “Bridge-spiration” demonstrates the capabilities of humankind. Few individuals are thinking big with the present global health crisis. It’s a period when the majority of people are concerned with just getting

How to Identify Zero Force Members Within a Truss?

TeamCivil Analysis

How to Identify Zero Force Members Within a Truss Definition of a Zero Force Member or simply “Zero member” Certain elements of a truss system are not loaded with force. This is referred to as

What Is Lightweight Concrete Exactly?

TeamCivil Concrete, Types

The earliest contemporary use of lightweight concrete (LWC) dates all the way back to 1917, when the an American Corporation began constructing ships using this combination owing to its excellent strength and performance. LWC has

Civil News: Rechargeable cement-based batteries

TeamCivil News

Rechargeable cement-based batteries Consider a twenty-story concrete structure capable of storing electricity in the manner of a giant battery. Due to pioneering research at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, such a vision could become

One-way Versus Two-way Slabs

TeamCivil Concrete Design, Structural

Concrete slabs are widely used structural element in building construction. Slabs make flat horizontal surfaces such as floors, pavements and bridge decks. The thickness of a reinforcement concrete slab usually falls in the range of

Excavation: How Long does it Last for?

TeamCivil Foundation, Geotechnical

Before the actual construction starts, some stuff needs to be done first. One important stage in that phase, which is also the very first stage is excavation. Excavation of a construction site is not an