Continuous Spanning Slab Design Example to Eurocode 2
Concrete Superstructure : Slab Design Continuous Spanning Slab Design Concrete slabs are either two way spanning or one way spanning slab. A continuous spanning slab is a type of reinforced…
One Way Spanning Slab Design Example to Eurocode 2
Concrete Design Examples One way spanning slabs - Simply supported slab Design Concrete slabs are either two way spanning or one way spanning slab. A simply supported slab is a…
How to design for Wind Loads? – Eurocodes 1-1-4
Understanding BS EN 1991-1-4 How to Design for Wind Loads Wind loads in the UK are calculated in accordance to Eurocode 1 - 1- 4 (Eurocode 1: Actions on structures…
21 Types of Heavy Equipment used on a Construction Site
Types of Heavy Equipment and Plant Bulldozer Bulldozer are large heavy plants that are a common site on construction sites. They are large machines that travels on tracks and is…
Brick Sizes and Masonry Brick Properties
Masonry Properties Typical Brick Sizes This article details information on the size of bricks (detailed dimensions) that are commonly used in the UK. There are many different brick types and…
Common material densities – Actions on Structures to EC1
Typical Material Densities Actions on structures and typical material densities This article contains common material densities that are used on site. Density of construction materials are usually denoted as kg/m3,…
7 Types of Bricks used in Masonry Construction – Brick Bonds
Masonry Properties Masonry construction and its uses Masonry construction is common within the UK and other parts of the world, using bricks made from dried clay are joined together using…
Types of loads on a structure in accordance to Eurocode 1
Types of loads Structures are subjected to various types of loads, which have been categorized to Eurocode 1. These loads are defined as permanent, variable, wind, snow and other loads,…
Types of Building Materials used in Construction
What are the common types of building materials used? In the construction industry, the most commonly use materials are reinforced concrete, structural steel, masonry and timer. All these materials are…
Pile design examples to EC7
Design Example to BS EN 1997 Pile Design to EC7 When the top soil is loose or soft, the load of the structure can be transferred to a much competent…