Category: Structures Tutorials
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Structures Formula “Cheat Sheet”
GENERAL STRUCTURES Use the time during the exam tutorial to go over the References they give you. You will not need to remember any of the formulae for Max. Moment, Shear and Deflection that re in the steel manual, they will be given to you on the test. During the tutorial you can write down…
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Know the Difference: Pre & Post Stressed/Tensioned Concrete Beams and Construction
Post Tension Concrete Construction A simple explanation: PRE tensioned- cables are tensioned, and the concrete is cast around it. The tensioning is done BEFORE casting the concrete (PRE = before). POST tensioned- cables are placed inside of ducts or are greased to prevent bonding to the concrete, the concrete is cast around the cables, and…
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Structural Elements in Pictures
Columns, Beams, Plates, Arches, Shells, Catenaries Columns Columns are elements that carry only axial force – compression – or both axial force and bending (which is technically called a beam-column but practically, just a column). The design of a column must check the axial capacity of the element, and the buckling capacity. The buckling capacity…
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Concrete Design Quiz, Lesson 5 Quiz
PART I PART II PART III PART IV (Number 9 and 10)
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Structures in Pictures
Knee Bracing k-bracing x-bracing Stub Girder System common gable framing drilled caisson movie Moment Resisting Frame. Glued Laminated Beam Needle Beam Composite Beam T-Beam LIFT SLAB CONSTRUCTION TILT UP CONSTRUCTION WATER JETTING PILES BASIC PILE INSTALLATION DRIVING PILES