Design is the final step in the whole engineering process. A good design satisfies the requirements of strength and serviceability while also remaining economic to construct.
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 of withstanding load primarily by resisting against bending. Beam<=>Bending Definition of RCC Beam A RCC beam is a beam which is constructed by using cement concrete …
In structural engineering we give names to different structural members based on their behavior under applied load. If the primary mode of transfer of load is by bending then the structural member is termed as beam. A beam is a structural element that is capable of withstanding load primarily by resisting against bending. Beams generally …
Structural members are designed for loads that are expected to occur during the intended life of the structure. But sometimes the structure gets loaded beyond these loads and the structural members could fail. In such circumstances we want that the people living in the building should get sufficient warning before the structure collapse. So we …
Side Face Reinforcement Concrete cracks when tensile strain exceeds .0001. We provide reinforcement wherever cracks are expected to occur. The intent of providing side face reinforcement is to control the crack width in tensile zone of concrete. As per the design philosophy considering a balanced section the member is designed such that concrete reaches compressive …
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Even though both appear to be same physically the difference lies in their intended function. Ties The term tie is used to define the transverse reinforcement provided in column where the primary mode of load transfer is compression. Here the requirement of transverse reinforcement is primarily to prevent the premature buckling of individual bar and …
Continuous Edge A continuous edge means that the slab is able to transfer load to the adjacent slab through that edge. Consider the above L shape building with three slabs cast monolithically (this is important, because, even if you have a slab adjacent to the first slab the edge would not be continuous if they are …
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