The Constructor

BASE ISOLATION METHOD IN BUILDING

Gopal Mishra — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:35:00 +0000

Base Isolation Method in Building Construction Conventional Construction Practice assumes Fixed Base Structures The Dynamic Characteristics of Fixed...

PILE LOAD CAPACITY

Gopal Mishra — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:05:17 +0000

PILE LOAD CAPACITY Pile capacity is the load capacity of the single pile or the group of piles. We will discuss here the load carrying capacity of...

EARTH RETAINING SYSTEM FOR DEEP EXCAVATIONS

Gopal Mishra — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:40:15 +0000

Types of Earth Retaining Systems for Deep Excavations Braced Walls or (mostly) strut support 1. Soldier pile and lagging walls with anchor or strut...

CAUSES OF FAILURE OF FOUNDATIONS IN BUILDINGS

Gopal Mishra — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:44:14 +0000

Causes of Foundation Failure in Buildings Foundation failure can be attributed to several things. Most commonly foundation failure is...

STEPS IN ANALYSING A BRIDGE

Gopal Mishra — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:15:34 +0000

STEPS IN ANALYSING A BRIDGE The analytical process for structure of bridges can be broken down to six main steps: Idealise the structure Form a model...

SPECIFICATIONS FOR JOINTS IN CONCRETE

Gopal Mishra — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:40:25 +0000

Joints in concrete structures such as contraction joints and expansion joints are required to be provided to prevent cracks in concrete at hardened...

STRUCTURAL USES OF PRECAST CONCRETE

Gopal Mishra — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:01:48 +0000

Precast concrete is used extensively in building structures, for e.g. structural frames, floors and roofs, claddings etc. Use of Precast Concrete in...

SELF COMPACTING CONCRETE MIX DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

Gopal Mishra — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:00:00 +0000

MIX DESIGN OF SELF COMPACTING CONCRETE (SCC) Self Compacting Concrete has to be designed and tested before it is produced and used for construction....

TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATES

Gopal Mishra — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:58:26 +0000

Types of Construction Cost Estimates Construction cost constitutes only a fraction, though a substantial fraction, of the total project cost....

CRITERIA FOR DESIGN OF EARTH DAMS

Gopal Mishra — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:06:56 +0000

The criteria for the design of earth dams are: 1. Sufficient spillway capacity and freeboard are provided so that there is no danger of overtopping...

EARTHFILL DAMS & ITS CLASSIFICATION

Gopal Mishra — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:04:10 +0000

Earthfill dams are the most common type of dam built to any height. They are designed as a non-overflow section with separate spillway. The reason...

PROSPECTS & USES OF PLASTICS IN BUILDINGS

Gopal Mishra — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:35:46 +0000

There are two types of Plastics, namely Thermoplastic and Thermosetting plastics distinguished by the physical property. Thermoplastics: This type...

COMMON STRUCTURAL FAILURE CAUSES

Gopal Mishra — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:11:42 +0000

Many decisions in design are based on engineering judgement, but not only on the understanding of theory or any computational tools. Even experience...

CONCRETE CHEMICALS AND APPLICATIONS

Gopal Mishra — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:48:47 +0000

Concrete Chemicals (Admixtures) and Applications Admixtures are materials other than cement, aggregate and water that are added to concrete either...

TYPES OF CRACKS IN REINFORCED CONCRETE SLABS

Gopal Mishra — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:41:38 +0000

TYPES OF CRACKS IN REINFORCED CONCRETE SLABS 1. Cracks in reinforced concrete columns due to Steel Corrosion (cracks parallel to steel bars) 2....