CSI SAFE (Slab Analysis by the Finite Element Method) is one of the best tools available for analyzing and designing concrete slabs and/or foundations. SAFE was developed by Computer and Structures, Inc. In this article,
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How to Identify Zero Force Members Within a Truss Definition of a Zero Force Member or simply “Zero member” Certain elements of a truss system are not loaded with force. This is referred to as
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Types of External Supports: Supports are one of the most important elements of a structure, since they specify how the forces and loads within the structure are transferred finally to the ground. There are various
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Non-Industrial Floors This category includes all floors except warehouse and factory floors. Though non-industrial floors get little attention, they are actually far more numerous than their industrial counterparts. Non-industrial floors are usually easier to design and
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Equations of Static Equilibrium Equations of Static Equilibrium: Consider a case where a book is lying on a frictionless table surface. Now, if we apply a force F1 horizontally as shown in the Fig.1(a), then
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In this article named “Variation of Wind Velocity with Height”, how wind speed change as a function of structure height is discussed. The viscosity of air reduces its velocity adjacent to the earth’s surface to
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In order to perform the process of structural design, one has to go through the structural analysis. The analysis includes a main step which is “Structural Idealization” To calculate the forces in the various parts
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Structural Forces A structural system is acted upon by forces. Under the influence of these forces, the entire structure is assumed to be in a state of static equilibrium and, as a consequence, each component
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