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Why are steel plates inserted inside bearings in elastomeric bearings?
In order to make a elastomeric bearing act/ function as a soft spring it should be made to allow it to bulge laterally and also […]
Function of shear keys in the design of retaining walls
Question: What is the function of shear keys in the design of retaining walls? Answer: In determining the external stability of retaining walls, failure modes […]
What is M20 Grade of Concrete?
Question: What do you mean when you say M20 Grade of Concrete? Is it the ratio of aggregates, sand cement or is it the final […]
What are concrete foundation types?
Concrete foundations provide essential support and stability to structures by transferring loads from the building to the ground. The type of concrete foundation chosen depends […]
What are types of stirrups in beams?
Stirrups are an essential component in reinforced concrete beams, providing lateral support to the longitudinal reinforcement (main bars) and preventing shear failure. They help in […]
What are types of walls?
Question: What are the different types of walls used in building constructions and/or other various engineering practices. Apart from building walls, I know few types […]
What is rebar fabrication?
Rebar fabrication, short for reinforcing bar fabrication, is the process of creating steel reinforcement bars or rebars with specific shapes, sizes, and configurations. Rebars are […]
Where to get Civil Engineering Syllabus?
Question: Where can I find civil engineering syllabus from various top universities from across the world? I want the B.Tech syllabus of civil engineering subjects […]
Why we use steel in construction but not other metals ?
Q: Why we use steel in construction especially for RCC structures such as a building material? We could have used other metals like Aluminum but […]