Capacity of Steel Column Columns are those structural elements which predominantly carries axial compression in a structural system. In steel construction, the column is the vertical member which is subjected…
Fillet weld & Strength of Fillet Weld When faces of two members are inclined at an angle, fillet weld is used. Fillet welds usually have a triangular cross-section. In order…
Selection of Steel Connection When it comes to steel construction, steel connection is one of the most crucial design components, in terms of cost as well as integrity of the…
Cathodic Protection Cathodic protection is an approach which is employed to control the corrosion that occurs on the surface of the metal by making it the cathode of an electro-chemical…
Steel Box Girders Steel box girders are usually adopted in very long span bridges where it is necessary to keep the self-weight of the structure as minimum as possible. Depending…
Three Major Design Philosophies A design philosophy is a set of assumptions and procedures which are used to meet the conditions of serviceability, safety, economy and functionality of the structure.…
Interesting Facts about New River Gorge Bridge, the Gorgeous Fayetteville, West Virginia, United States. Total length of 924m with the main arch spanning over 518m. 267m above the New Rivers…
Things You didn’t Know about Chaotianmen Bridge - World Record Steel Arch Bridge The Chaotianmen Bridge is built across the Yangtze River, Chongqing, China. The total length of the main…
The Solar Ark - An Innovative Steel Structure The Solar Ark is an ark-shaped solar power facility in Japan owned by Sanyo. With over 5000 panels cladding to the structure,…
How is Working Stress Method (ASD) different from Limit state method (LRFD or LFD)? Assumptions, Advantages and Comparisons Limit state method (LRFD or LFD) “A limit state is a condition…