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Could someone point out where i could find this report on loading protocols for seismic testing of structural components. reference: ATC-24, 1992. “Guidelines for Cyclic Seismic Testing of Components of...

Hi, I require a concrete of 40MPa strength for an experiment. for the trial mix i tested cubes after 7 days and got an average strength of 32MPa with a...

Can anyone explain as to what does "concrete class B50" means?

N.SACHINIm not asking about dependent factors.Cross section of any dam varies compulsory but why?the base is thicker than the top because the hydrostatic pressure varies. The pressure: P=h*d*g ; therefore...

Rajcivlbut incase of members which doesnot need highstrength and all can we use that plastic is that a cost effective one when compared to steel??you might have to conduct experiments...

does anyone have any experience in using the finite element analysis package ABAQUS? I would like to know the difference in surface to surface interaction in standard and explicit. The...

Nayan GoenkaStill I don't get by this how a 5 storeyed building can vibrate with the impulse of a truck.it doesnt have to be a strong impulse, if the vibrations...

the phenomenon of resonance may also be responsible.. it used to happen to our hostel building too! it was a sturdy building but the floors and walls used to vibrate...

Rajcivldoes plastic and concrete bonds together??are you referring to surface to surface interaction between plastic and concrete or bonding between plastic fibers in concrete ?

A.V.RamaniThat is to prevent crack initiation and propagation, which upper floors arre perhaps more prone to because of minor settling around the periphery.It also serves to dissipate the shrinkage stresses...