Structural Engineering – The Constructor https://theconstructor.org Sun, 22 May 2022 18:20:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/theconstructor.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-The-Constructor-favicon-tinified2-1.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Structural Engineering – The Constructor https://theconstructor.org 32 32 181067336 How to Distinguish Between Shear Wall and Column? https://theconstructor.org/structural-engg/distinguish-shear-wall-column/564155/ Sun, 22 May 2022 18:20:44 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=564155 The geometry of a section of a shear wall and a column can be similar to the extent that the question of when a rectangular column becomes a wall often arises. ACI 318-19, section 18.7.2.1, defines a column, for special moment frames, as having a minimum aspect ratio of 0.4. However, this condition is not […]

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]]> 564155 What is Longitudinal Skin Reinforcement in a Beam? https://theconstructor.org/practical-guide/longitudinal-skin-reinforcement-beam/563070/ Thu, 07 Apr 2022 17:11:52 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=563070 Longitudinal skin reinforcement is deformed bars, wires, or bonded prestressed reinforcement placed uniformly on both sides of the vertical face of the tension zone in relatively deep beams to control crack width. If the deep beam is not equipped with such reinforcement, the width of cracks in its web will be larger than the cracks […]

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]]> 563070 Differences Between Tie-Beam and Plinth Beam in Construction https://theconstructor.org/structural-engg/differences-tie-beam-plinth-beam-construction/562602/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 17:26:10 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=562602 A beam is a horizontal structural member provided in buildings to transfer loads from the structures above to the columns, walls, and foundations. Among the different types of beams used in building construction, tie-beam and plinth beams are the two common types. A plinth beam is constructed at the plinth level, while a tie-beam is […]

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]]> 562602 Façade Inspections Using Drones https://theconstructor.org/structural-engg/inspection/facade-inspections-using-drones/561354/ Sun, 30 Jan 2022 18:25:38 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=561354 Drones are being used widely in various work sectors of construction. It is estimated that around a million drones are being used today across the construction industry. They are safer than other traditional methods like swing stages, boom lifts, rope-access, or other similar means where workers have to gain close access to the façade. Despite […]

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]]> 561354 2022 ASCE Standards for Tornado-Resistant Buildings https://theconstructor.org/structural-engg/asce-standards-tornado-resistant-buildings/560959/ Sat, 15 Jan 2022 14:14:56 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=560959 The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has launched the first-ever design criteria for tornado-resistant buildings in their revised code ASCE/SEI 7-22, “Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Building and Other Structures.” ASCE is the most widely used standard and an integral part of building codes in the United States and around the globe.  […]

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]]> 560959 Grillage Foundation: Types, Construction, and Advantages https://theconstructor.org/building/grillage-foundation-types-construction/560853/ Thu, 13 Jan 2022 17:20:30 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=560853 Grillage foundation consists of one or more tiers of beams (steel or timber) superimposed at right angles to each other on a concrete layer to disperse load over an extensive area. This type of foundation is generally used for heavy structural columns, piers, and scaffolds where the foundation is expected to disperse heavy loads over […]

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]]> 560853 Tube Structural System: Types & Features https://theconstructor.org/architecture/tube-structural-system-types-features/560166/ Sun, 19 Dec 2021 18:50:26 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=560166 A tubular structural system is used in high-rise buildings to resist lateral loads like wind and seismic forces. These lateral load resisting systems let the building behave like a hollow cylindrical tube cantilevered perpendicular to the ground. Thus the structure exhibits a tubular behavior against the lateral loads. The tube system was developed by the […]

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]]> 560166 Major Signs of Unsound Concrete, Causes and Field Testing Methods https://theconstructor.org/concrete/signs-unsound-concrete-field-testing/560093/ Thu, 16 Dec 2021 17:50:18 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=560093 Unsound concrete can be identified through various signs such as visible cracks, micro-cracks, spalling, scaling, blisters, and delamination. Multiple factors lead to different types of damages, and as a result, a specific repair strategy may be required for each type of concrete damage. Major Signs of Unsound Concrete 1. Visible Cracks Visible cracks are the most […]

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