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Overview Reinforced concrete structural systems can be formed into virtually any geometry to meet any requirement. Regardless of the geomet...

The word structure (pronounced as “strək(t)SHər”) is a noun as well as a verb. As a noun, it means “ the arrangement of and the relations b...

Selection of the most suitable and effficient type of foundation for a particular structure is a tricky step in the whole structural design...

Masonry column is a structural element which is one of the main load bearing element in a masonry structure. Process of reinforced and unre...

HEAVILY LOADED NIBS Figure 1 Primary strut-and-tie model. It is possible that a heavily loaded nib may require more than one load p...

Force The concept of force can be taken from our daily experience. Although forces cannot be seen or directly observed, we are familiar ...

The theoretical basis of the method of joints for truss analysis has already been discussed in this article ' 3 methods for truss analys...

A truss is a structure composed of slender members that are connected at their ends by joints. The truss is  one of the most important stru...

When a beam is subjected to applied forces, internal forces develop in the beam. Since the beam has supports and the system is in an equili...