Fundamental Concepts in Solid Mechanics

Table of contents Introduction Some time we call it as “Strength of material” also. In this post we will understand why it is called so. What are the objective of

Solid Mechanics: Introduction

Mechanics is the science of forces and motions. The origins of mechanics could be traced back to 4th century BC when Aristotle founds the system of Aristotelian physics, but it

RCC Beam Design-Basics and Design Philosophy

In this and the following few posts I will be discussing about the design of RCC beam. Definition of a Beam A beam is a structural element that is capable

Concrete Mix Design Calculations (IS 10262)

Concrete mix design is the process of selecting suitable ingredients of concrete and determining their relative amounts with the objective of producing a concrete of the required workability, strength and