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Cement Setting and False Set

TeamCivil Concrete, Materials, Properties

Cement Setting Setting of Cement, or cement setting, is a term used to describe the stiffening of the cement paste. Setting refers to a change from a fluid to a rigid stage. Although, during setting, the

Structural Elements and Systems

TeamCivil Analysis

Structural Elements and Systems: All structural systems are composed of elements. The following are considered to be the primary elements in a structure: 1- Ties: those members that are subjected to axial tension forces only. Load

Basic Principles of Structural Analysis

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Basic Principles of Structural Analysis: Structural engineering involves an extensive variety of structural systems to deal with such as buildings, bridges, sports stadiums, radio and television towers, arches, storage tanks, aircraft and space structures, concrete pavements, etc. These

Splitting Tensile Strength of Concrete

TeamCivil Concrete, Tests

One of the important properties of concrete is “tensile strength” as structural loads make concrete vulnerable to tensile cracking. Tensile strength of concrete is much lower than its compressive strength (that’s why steel is used

Classification of Piles: Material Type

TeamCivil Foundation, Geotechnical

In a previous article, the types of piles according to load transmission and functional behaviour were discussed. In this article named “Classification of Piles: Material Type“, the types of piles according to the type of material are discussed. Classification

Classification of Piles: Load Transmission

TeamCivil Foundation, Geotechnical

In this article named “Classification of Piles: Load Transmission“, the types of piles according to load transmission and functional behaviour are discussed. Classification of pile with respect to load transmission and functional behaviour End bearing piles (point

Piles: Situations Where You Need to Use Piles

TeamCivil Foundation, Geotechnical

Piles are structural members that are made of steel, concrete, and/or timber. They are used to build pile foundations, which are deep and which cost more than shallow foundations. Despite the cost, the use of

Introduction to Construction

TeamCivil Construction, Management

Construction industry is one of the largest business sectors in the entire world. It has been estimated that about 10% of the percentage of the gross national product was given for construction processes in a few years.