The Structural loads are supported on soil through foundations. These loads produce stresses and resulting strains or deformations in the soil below the foundation. The deformation in the vertical direction is usually termed as settlement, which occurs due to the vertical stresses. Stresses in a Soil Mass The stresses which produce excessive deformations are termed … Read more
China has many breathtaking natural landscapes to explore but when incredible man made structures intervene with what nature has already created millions of years ago, the result is nothing short than the most amazing wonders in the country. The Tianmen Mountain is located in the Hunan province of China. Through its peaks and valleys hides … Read more
Today I am going to share with you a very excellent Excel Sheet for the design and analysis of Isolated Foundation of column based on ACI 318 code. It involves all the checks and steps involved. Download Isolated Foundation Design Excel Sheet Do you Know Isolated foundation are mostly used for columns and frame structure … Read more
In the Spanish city Benidorm are built towers which symbolize the release of Spain from recession, but the construction workers were apparently so spelled with the idea to make the largest residential building in Europe, and forgot to put elevator. By the end of the construction activities of the skyscraper there are a few more … Read more
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