A Structural Engineering Blog
Fine tuning of the ETABS model before the analysis and design is necessary to make sure that our model is free of errors and warning messages. As these errors may affect the output results if we are not…
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One of the tasks of a Structural Design Engineer is not only limited to analyzing and design of the structural model. The completion of the design part of the project we are designing is actually far for the…
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Aside from flexural checks, one of the most important points to consider in the design of the pile cap is the Punching Shear Checks. As we all know, Punching Shear is a concentrated load causing shear stress on…
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DIAPHRAGM DIAPHRAGM is horizontal or nearly horizontal system acting to transmit lateral forces to the vertical resisting elements. The term “diaphragm” includes horizontal bracing systems. There are two popular types of diaphragm namely rigid diaphragm and semi-rigid Diaphragm. The…
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At present in the world of Structural Engineering, a lot of design enhancement and developments arise since the beginning of the structural design. These developments include the use of structural design software which aims to enhance our ability…
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Just like the reinforcement chairs as discussed in the previous article, the concrete spacer plays a vital role as well to keep and maintained the standard concrete cover required whether in beams, columns, wall, and slabs. We all…
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During site construction, Reinforcement Chair or sometimes called as Rebar Spacer, Steel Chair or simply Chair is commonly seen in raft or mat foundations. This is commonly shaped as Z or inverted U type reinforcement to evenly separate…
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Throughout the life of a building structure, we can’t avoid structural changes. Even if the structure is already built, “revisions” as we call during site construction, may still occur. Sometimes these changes may vary accordingly, it can…
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A pile cap is one of the types of foundation that consist of a thick concrete pad that is usually supported by piles. This is commonly used in building foundations with the geographical locations having a very…
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