Structural engineering is a field of engineering dealing with the analysis and design of structures that support or resist loads. Structural engineering is usually considered a specialty within civil engineering, but it can also be studied in its own right.
Calculation of Building Loads The loads on building, may be a residential or any type of structure, are mainly classified into vertical and horizontal loads. The vertical loads are the…
Introduction Monolithic Dome is thin wall reinforced concrete shell structure. The structure provides safe shelter for the people in the area with hurricanes and earthquakes. This technique is an effective…
Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) A TBM is a massive set of complex equipment assembled together to excavate a tunnel, often called as "Mole". Major components of this Tunnel Boring Machine…
Base Isolation System: An Outline on Principles, Types, Advantages & Applications What is Base isolation? Base isolation is a state-of-the-art method in which the structure (superstructure) is separated from the…
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…
Dynamic Analysis Methods for Seismic Bridge Design Depending on the seismic zone, geometry, and importance of the bridge, the following analysis methods may be used for seismic bridge design: The…
Principles of statics Principles of statics consists of the study of structures that are at rest under static equilibrium conditions. To ensure equilibrium, the forces acting on a structure must…
Flat Plate The flat plate is a two-way reinforced concrete framing system utilizing a slab of uniform thickness, the simplest of structural shapes. Flat Plate System Introduction A flat plate…
Buckling of Columns - Euler Theory for Elastic Buckling BUCKLING – Loss of stability –Axial loads cause lateral deformations (bending-like deformations) Buckling of Columns is a form of deformation as…
The Vasco da Gama Bridge, Lisbon (1998) - Longest Bridge in the World (08/10) Summary - total length of 17.2 km (10.7 mi) - cable-stayed bridge flanked by viaducts -…