Wide Span Roof Design and Construction
In this post we will try to examine various design and construction considerations for wide span roofs.
RC Moment Frame Structural Analysis and Behavior of Members
In this post we will discuss various aspects when designing and analyzing Reinforced Concrete (RC) moment frames and behavior of structural members.
Overview of methods of RC building seismic strengthening
In this post we will look at seismic strengthening methods of concrete buildings.
Main types of Tunneling methods
The three main types of tunneling are Let’s take a look at each briefly… Cut and cover method: This is a frequently used method when the required tunnel excavation is not very deep (i.e. up to around 80 feet or so). The method involves excavating a trench in the ground, and not boring the tunnel […]
About Buildings
Of course when we talk about structures, the first thing that comes to our minds is the buildings, as we live in them, and we see all sorts of them around. By buildings we mean all kind of buildings that enclose an area from outside and separates it with the outside… such as residences, offices, […]
About Railroads
Railroads, in many instances can provide a more efficient way of transportation. For example, in developed countries like Europe or Japan, people can access to almost anywhere, including to or close to even small towns, with railroads and the big cities have extensive metro networks, which are also considered as railroads, from civil engineering point […]