Column is a long cylindrical member subjected to axial compression. Column carries self-weight and load coming on it. Generally, load transfers through its longitudinal direction. Column is categorized based on its height. These are; Short Column …
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Rankin’s Formula Example for Column Crushing/Buckling Load
It is an empirical formula used for the calculation of ultimate load both for short and long columns. Rankin’s formula is also known as Rankin Gordon Formula. It gives the ultimate load that column can …
Continue readingEuler’s Crippling Load Formula and Example
Euler’s crippling load formula is used to find the buckling load of long columns. The load obtained from this formula is the ultimate load that column can take. In order to find the safe load, …
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There are two types of specifications. General Specifications Detailed Specifications General Specifications General specifications provide a very brief explanation about construction materials and construction work. Generally, Architect mentioned these specifications on a drawing, which helps …
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Specifications define the quality of any construction work. Therefore, specifications should be clear. Language for specifications should be such that no chance of ambiguity lefts. Specifications are the important part of contract and it has …
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What are Specifications? To define the quality required, material workmanship, its properties, types and strength of construction material is known as specifications. It is such kind of information, which cannot be described from construction drawing. For …
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How to Locate Point of Zero Shear
The algebraic sum of all forces either to left or right side of the exact location of the unknown point treating it as ‘x’ and equate it to zero and solve for ‘x’. Ra = …
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In an overhanging beam, point of contraflexure is a point where bending moment changes it sign. Example: A point, where bending moment goes from positive to negative or from negative to positive. It can better …
Continue readingShear Force & Bending Moment Diagram of Simply Supported Beam
Shear force and bending moment diagram of simply supported beam can be drawn by first calculating value of shear force and bending moment. Shear force and bending moment values are calculated at supports and at …
Continue readingShear Force & Bending Moment of Cantilever With UDL & Point Load
In this example, readers will learn how to draw shear force & bending moment diagram of cantilever beam carrying udl(uniform distributed load) and point loads. Example Draw shear force and bending moment diagram of cantilever beam …
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