CategoryMaterialWeight (kg/m^2)FloorsTerrazzo tile25 mm thick65Ceramic or quarry tile20 mm thick50Linoleum or vinyl6 mm thick5Mastic20 mm…
Structural Community11/05/2020
The table below contains some of the most commonly used conversion factors in structural engineering:…
Structural Community11/05/2020
Standard codes of practice do not establish clear or rigid criteria for limiting the deflection…
Structural Community11/05/2020
Type of BuildingType of OccupancyLive Load (kN/m^2)Assembly HallsWith Fixed Seats2.50With Movable Seats5.00Stage Floor7.50GymnasiumsMain Floor5.00LibrariesReading Rooms3.00Stack…
Structural Community11/05/2020
Accessory: A supplementary building product, such as a door, window, skylight, ventilator, louver, etc. Anchor…
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Advantages of Steel Construction 1. Reliability Steel structures are very reliable. The reasons for this…
Structural Community02/04/2020
Steels are divided into four categories depending on the carbon percentages (C) as follows: 1.…
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Following are the typical LRFD & ASD load combinations as per ASCE: LRFD 1.4(D+F) 1.2(D+F+T)+1.6(L+H)+0.5(Lr…
Structural Community01/04/2020
The load which almost retains its magnitude and point of application throughout the life of…
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Sewer design requires prior knowledge of soil and site conditions to determine overburden loads that…
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