Standard Followed ASTM C 698 or AASHTO T-99 Objective The performance of standard proctor test targets the following objectives, To investigate the mo...
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If only a few of the member forces are of interest, and those members happen to be somewhere in the middle of the truss, it would be very inefficient ...
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The method of joints is one of the simplest methods for determining the force acting on the individual members of a truss because it only involves two...
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Co-planar trusses are classified into three types which are Simple Truss Compound Truss Complex Truss Simple Truss The simplest framework that is rigi...
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Loading is the act of applying force to an object. The performance of a material depends on the loading conditions and can be subjected to a wide rang...
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In engineering, the term ‘structure’ refers to an assembly of interconnected components functioning as a unit to support the applied loading. The ...
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A structure refers to a system of connected parts used to support a load. Important examples related to civil engineering include buildings, bridges, ...
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Clay products, such as bricks are known and used as structural materials for a quite a time. However, technological advancements have provided an insi...
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Concrete, in general, is a concoction of cement, aggregates and water. Each of these components accounts for a particular purpose or target. However, ...
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In this article, we will talk about the aggregates with their different types and uses of aggregates in construction. Let’s start with the intro...
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