BUILDING DESIGN PART 3: BASICS OF COLUMN DESIGN
In structural engineering, columns transfer the weight of a structure to its foundation through a load transfer mechanism called compression. Columns can also be designed to resist lateral loads such…
BUILDING DESIGN PART 3: DESIGN OF RC BEAMS
A beam is a structural element that resists loads applied laterally to its axis. The structural capabilities of beams can be exploited in supporting walls, floors, ceilings, decks and garages.…
BASICS OF BOLTS CONNECTIONS
Bolts are a form of threaded fasteners with nuts ,and are used to connect two or more parts together. In civil engineering, they are commonly used for connections in steel…
BUILDING DESIGN PART 2: DESIGN OF COMPOSITE SLABS
What is a composite slab? A composite slab is a unidirectional slab in which concrete is poured over a corrugated sheet profile that functions as both formwork and a positive…
BUILDING DESIGN PART 2: HOW TO DESIGN RC SLABS
Slabs are horizontal structural elements that form the floor system of a building. The main purpose of the slabs is to support live load and dead loads which can result…
BASICS AND PRINCIPLES OF STRUCTURAL APPRAISALS
The world today is changing fast and this has an impact on the state and usage of buildings. Building owners are often seeking to repurpose their property ,and this could…
BUILDING DESIGN PART 1: AN INTRODUCTION TO STRUCTURAL DESIGN
Structural design is at the heart of many building projects. From the Burj Khalifia in Dubai to the Empire State building in New York City, all these projects were brought…