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 Topic: Shear Strength of Concrete |
vikram.jeet
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 Forum: SEFI General Discussion Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2022 3:52 pm Subject: Shear Strength of Concrete |
Thanks Dr NS Sir for enlightment regarding shear strength of cracked section.
In this case :
If designer has not taken following in calculations , may provide some relief to designer in shear ... |
| Topic: Post Tension - Column Stiffness |
vikram.jeet
Replies: 1
Views: 239
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Forum: SEFI General Discussion Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2022 3:26 am Subject: Post Tension - Column Stiffness |
This viewpoint is in no way answer to querry but some reference.
In manual design era , Portal Method was used to distribute horizontal forces (EQ/wind) , and in this method stiffness of outer colu ... |
| Topic: Some general view |
vikram.jeet
Replies: 700
Views: 79241
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Forum: SEFI General Discussion Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2022 3:26 am Subject: Some general view |
Concrete Block Foundation :
Despite many advantages discussed in previous posting , the excavation of block is time consuming as it is to be done manually so that side soil is not disturbed . Also ... |
| Topic: Regarding wind load concept |
vikram.jeet
Replies: 3
Views: 496
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Forum: SEFI General Discussion Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2022 8:26 am Subject: Regarding wind load concept |
Sir, can you please explain in brief.
Do we need to consider wind load in all directions of the building as well as the roof?
Yes Er Ramu , Wind load need to be considered in various direct ... |
| Topic: Cantilever retaining wall |
vikram.jeet
Replies: 7
Views: 663
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Forum: SEFI General Discussion Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2022 2:42 am Subject: Cantilever retaining wall |
As already enlightened by Prof HS Rai Sir, a retaining wall can be constructed for any length without column supports if designed as stem and base rcc monolithic and self stable .
In case of colu ... |
| Topic: Regarding wind load concept |
vikram.jeet
Replies: 3
Views: 496
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Forum: SEFI General Discussion Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2022 11:43 am Subject: Regarding wind load concept |
Many cases of Wind load need to be taken in input file . You have to consider simultaneously internal pressures.
Wind x x (left to rt )
(Roof pe + pi )AND ( Walls pe +pi )
(Roof pe - pi ) AND ... |
| Topic: Cantilever retaining wall |
vikram.jeet
Replies: 7
Views: 663
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Forum: SEFI General Discussion Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2022 4:34 pm Subject: Cantilever retaining wall |
Toe-less cantilever retaining wall
Cantilevered ret wall without toe can easily be constructed. The stabilizing weight is available from back fill soil . Base width (only heel slab ) can be fixed ... |
| Topic: Roof Slab repair in my flat in an apartment : Urgent assistance required |
vikram.jeet
Replies: 62
Views: 4263
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Forum: SEFI General Discussion Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2022 8:53 am Subject: Roof Slab repair in my flat in an apartment : Urgent assistance required |
Dear Sir ,
Being a Sr Citizen , I can understand yr plight . The problem of rusting of bottom reinf bars , thereby chipping off the covering concrete is commonly seen in rcc slabs . There could be ... |
| Topic: Some general view |
vikram.jeet
Replies: 700
Views: 79241
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Forum: SEFI General Discussion Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2022 4:54 am Subject: Some general view |
Some situations where block foundations can not be proposed:
Primarily it is adjoining soil enclosing the concrete Block which provides Passive soil resistance against moments from wind , therefor ... |
| Topic: Some general view |
vikram.jeet
Replies: 700
Views: 79241
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Forum: SEFI General Discussion Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2022 3:25 am Subject: Some general view |
Block foundation
( For small medium size sheds , poles , high masts and structures with light weight but high moments from wind )
Many advantages can be seen using concrete block foundations ... |
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