1. Explain what is an economic section. 2. Why are the steel rods placed below and as far away as possible from the neutral axis in a reinforced concrete beam?

Q: What is the type of this truss

A: Solution: There are different types of trusses used in the construction field like Howe Trusses…

Q: Explain what is the shear center in steel beam ?

A: Solution: The shear center refers to the point on the section of the beam where the load is applied…

Q: How do we choose the shape of Prestressed Concrete sections for a given beam?

A: Most common prestressed concrete sections that are used for beams are: 1.Symmetrical and…

Q: When will one provide side reinforcement in beams? What are the specifications regarding its…

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Q: Explain the minimum no of bars to be provided in circular column ?

A: The minimum number of bars in column is 6 for the circular column.

Q: 8. Carpentry For a king post truss to be constructed correctly, P must lie on the bisector of ZJLN.…

A: King post truss is a type of truss in which the bottom chord acts as a tie beam. These tie beam ends…

Q: reinforced concrete beam

A: Given: The cross sections of the beam = 308 mm x 486 mm Width of the beam, b = 308 mm Depth of the…

Q: Why posttension a concrete structure rather than merely reinforce it?

A: posttension is a method in which concrete member is casted and allowed to hardened in which a space…

Q: How are the connections between structural members made during the construction of a steel framed…

A: The steel constructions are built by appropriately joining the standard components that are…

Q: Describe the procedure for fabricating and erecting the structural steel frame of a building?

A: The process of fabricating the steel structures involve: 1. Grinding. 2. Welding. 3. Drilling. 4.…

Q: What

A: A tall structure usually have less width and length compared to its height. A structure whose height…

Q: Explain what is One-way shear ?

A: One-way shear is defined as:

Q: Explain the things we need to keep in mind while designing steel framed multi-story buildings in…

A: STAAD Pro and STRAP are the structural designing software's which are used at a great rate in…

Q: If the beam is relatively long, how is it designed?

A: Design of beam of span above 12m is considered as long beam.  Design procedure is explained below as…

Q: How do the steel rods inserted inside reinforced cement concrete(RCC) improve the property of the…

A: In reinforced concrete  steel is embedded in such a manner that the two materials act together in…

Q: What is under reinforced section.

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Q: What is required to design a beam?

A: To design a beam following parameters are required: Design load. Exposure conditions. Type of…

Q: How are the columns supported in different ways? Give an example?

A: Columns : Column is defined as a compression member which can resist compressive loads. As per(…

Q: How will you explain ‘eccentric loading’ on columns and piers? please explain in details

A: Column is the vertical structural element that is used to transfer compressive toad to lower floor…

Q: 67. In case of damaged prestressed concrete I girders which are used for restoring strength?

A: Prestressing is method in which initial internal compressive stresses are induced before loading it…

Q: When erecting a steel building structure, what is the maximum height that the erection deck can be…

A: A building that is constructed by using steel metals is known as a steel building structure. In the…

Q: What kind of beams are designed to resist shear?

A: A beam is a structural element, which resists the laterally applied load to the beam axis. Its mode…

Q: What is the difference between real hinge and plastic hinge in a beam?

A: Real hinge: It is also called as Mechanical hinge and it is used for rotating any body. Hinged door…

Q: Do you think integral Abutment bridge resistant to earthquake ?

A: Brief concept- Earthquake- It is a natural disaster which is developed due to the movement of the…

Q: A timber beam 150 mm wide by 250 mm deep is

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Q: Determine whether each of the beams and frames below are externally determinate, indeterminate, or…

A: For stability in 2d structure following condition must be satisfied: There should be minimum three…

Q: What is the role of beam splitters?

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Q: Explain when are portal and cantilever methods valid in approximate analysis of rectangular building…

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Q: How will a concrete beam resist shear caused by the applied forces if it has no web reinforcement?

A: Shear resistance of the beam originates from two sources, concrete and shear reinforcement. Of the…

Q: How and where the cantilevers are used in buildings?

A: Brief concept- Cantilevers- Cantilever beams are the type of beams that are fixed at one end and…

Q: Given the properties of a reinforced concrete beam with section below: • Unit weight of concrete 24…

A: Given, Unit weight of concrete =24 kN/m3 Concrete compressive strength fck=34.5 MPa Steel yield…

Q: What is symmetrical pitch steel lattice truss construction?

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Q: What is the goal of Lean construction?

A: The combination of practical development and operational research with principles and practices of…

Q: The shape of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis is approximately a parabola with a base and a height…

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Q: Write the features that the reinforced concrete structures possessing

A: Reinforced concrete is a strong  durable material that can be formed in many shapes as required. we…

Q: Recall what is the technical definition of a column?

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Q: Explain why beam has more steel bars at the bottom in middle between support or columns?

A: Brief concept- Beam- A beam is a structural element that can sustain loads applied to its axis from…

Q: Can the beams be built-up or fabricated in a shop using plates? Give an example?

A: - Built up beam is a steel structural member which is made rather than rolled by welding or…

Q: 1. What is the most appropriate construction material to use in the Philippines? Please explain why.…

A: The Philippines is a country which has tropically hot and humid environment and hence to achieve…

Q: Give some examples of pre-cast concrete structural units?

A: Solution: Precast units are commonly used as floors and roof slabs, beams, girders, column, and…