Cracks might be big or small, structural or non-structural. All of them can be a nuisance by way of either marring the appearance or function as a passage for atmospheric polluting gases or moisture to enter the body of concrete and cause distress. Cracks in the concrete structure do not…
What is Structural Appraisal? Principles and Guidelines for Structural Appraisal
A structural appraisal is concerned with establishing the strength of an existing structure and reporting on its safety & its fitness for a given purpose. As the structure being appraised exists, many uncertainties that existed and assumptions made during its original design can now be incorporated into the appraisal review…
What is Structural Audit? Methodology, Guideline, Related Issues, and Durability
A building inspection is an inspection executed by a building invigilator, a person who is employed by a township, city, or country and is usually certified in one or more disciplines qualifying them to make a professional judgment or opinion about whether a building meets building code requirements. A building…
The Structural Requirements of Reinforcing Steel
Reinforcing steel has to satisfy some basic requirements to efficiently perform in concrete structures. The durability of the reinforced concrete structures will greatly depend on the basic requirements. A few of them are as given below. Tensile strength Bond strength Ductility Bendability Weldability Fatigue strength Corrosion resistance Fire resistance Tensile…
TMT Reinforcement Bars In RCC Construction Basic Guidelines
The use of RCC construction is increasing day by day. In fact, concrete is the globally largest consumed material only next to the water. With the increasing height of structures, buildings, chimneys, cooling towers, there is a substantial increase in steel reinforcement per cum of concrete. Unfortunately, in India, many…
Building Damage Due to Natural Causes & Designing Procedure
Building failure occurs when a building fails to do its designated functions. Such failures can be either structural failures or serviceability failures. Failure of a building can take place in various ways. The factors affecting maybe one or more of the following viz. Geometrical shape and size of the building…
Earthquake Resistant Design and Detailing of Structures
Damage of earthquake depends upon many factors like intensity, duration & frequency content of the ground motion, geologic and soil condition, quality of construction, etc. some sociologic factors are also important, such as time of the day of the earthquake occurrence, density of population. Importance of Earthquake Study Earthquakes have…
Principles and Practices Followed in the Design and Execution of Tall Buildings
Introduction Tall building project brings together high strength material, experienced professionals, and innovations. Burj Khalifa which signifies human ambition to rise higher reflects an integration of these three critical aspects: High strength concrete till 601 m and 227 m steel spire at the top Collaboration among Architect, Structural Engineer, Wind…
Strengthening of Bridge Structure Using Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) System
Bridge structures deteriorate due to various reasons over time. In many situations, merely repairing the cracks and spalls are not sufficient and there is a need to strengthen the structure in order that it desired purpose. There are various conventional practices for strengthening which have extensively used but they have…
