Understanding Masonry Element What is Brick Reinforcement? Brick reinforcement refers to the use of additional materials, usually made of metal such as steel, to strengthen and provide stability to brick…

Steel UB Beam Calculator NOTE - This calculator is only for Universal Beam sections and is only applicable for UDL Loads CALCULATION GUIDEThis calculator has been designed to check a…

Steel Reinforcement Tables Reinforcement Tables Reinforcing bars are generally designated as B6,B8,B10,B12,B16,B20,B25,B32 and B40, although B40 is not generally used. This is generally due to procurement and that the bending…

Typical Concrete slab Thicknesses and Weights Typical Concrete slab Thicknesses What are concrete slabs?Concrete slabs are designed to withstand dead loads (floor buildup such as screed, raised access floors, self-weight…

Properties of Water What is the Viscosity of Water? The viscosity of water or any fluid is defined as the measure of resistance to deformation at a given rate by…

Calculation of Pyramid Surface Area What are slabs? Slabs are a flat horizontal reinforced concrete structure/element, that acts as floors, decking in buildings, bridges and infrastructure projects. The concrete slabs…

Summary of Steel Weights What is steel? Steel is a ductile material which is a common sight on the construction site and it is important for engineers to determine the…

Understanding Shear Force What is Shear Force? Shear force or shearing forces can be defined as a force that acts on a body/material (commonly seen in beam designs) where the…

Understanding Bending Moment What is a bending moment? The bending moment is a reaction in a structural element that is subjected to an external force or moment, causing bending. Beams…

Typical Tensile Strength of Materials Ultimate Tensile Strength? The ultimate tensile strength of a material is the maximum stress that it can withstand and resist tearing due to tension. This…