Posts about Structural Engineering & Structural Engineering courses

As the name suggests, in a filler slab, part of concrete in the bottom of the slab (in the tensioion zone)is replaced by filler

Unequal settlement causes structural crack. Most of the times diagonally or vertically; originating from corners & widening towards the ends

Rebar laps needs to be provided avoiding the tension zones.The laps shall be staggered as mentioned in this blog for better strength

If you see cracks on either sides of the member,the chances of it being a structural crack is more.

All alterations in a building need a careful study. Correct 1st design & adoption of code provisions will let us incorporate minor changes

''Staad gives moment at the centre of the column.ETABS is giving at the face. Which is right?

A better understanding of available lift types will allow young civil and structural engineers to decide the supporting system.

This page provides information on the lap length of reinforcement and location of lap length in civil engineering projects. Read more here.

If openings are needed in slabs,special attention is needed to ensure the loads can be bridged.

Foundation design is a specialised engineering discipline.Many architects and clients think foundation or geotechnical engineering is the...

Joints are some times essential in buildings due to various reasons. There are different kinds of joints in a building structure.

''Do we have to do a soil test for this project''! I do hear this question often in my consulting practice.

Most considers IS-875 Part 2 as a reference for the live load values and do not read through. There are more important clauses in this code.

Young engineers think ETABS Tutorials makes them independent. However sound structural basics are essential.Also consulting practices.

Lot has been spoken about software in structural design. Many would have also spoken why software knowledge alone is not sufficient

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The current lock down has helped us to understand the importance of being tech savvy.

This is a structural engineering blog. Still I wish to write about this topic here.This is not some thing that you or I can ignore. Let...

Floating columns are prefered in projects. The lateral resistance is poor & hence scheme development need special attention. Read more here.

Students of civil & structural engineering get confused on which BIM tool is the best. Revit is a BIM tool that I include in my workflow.