Posted inGeneral Concepts Idealized Structure: Free Body Diagrams Posted by admin October 1, 2021 Generating an idealization of an actual structure is the key step in applying the equilibrium…
Posted inGeneral Concepts Basic Analytical Tools of Structural Analysis Posted by admin October 1, 2021 Engineering a structure involves not only dimensioning the structure but also evaluating whether the structure’s…
Posted inGeneral Concepts Properties of Loadings Posted by admin October 1, 2021 The previous discussion was focused on the source of loadings, i.e., environmental, functional, construction, and…
Posted inGeneral Concepts Types of Loads Posted by admin October 1, 2021 As described above, structures must be proportioned so that they will not fail or deform…
Posted inGeneral Concepts Loss of Stability Due to Material Failure Posted by admin October 1, 2021 In the first scenario, the level of stress in a component reaches the ultimate stress…
Posted inGeneral Concepts Initial Stability Posted by admin October 1, 2021 If either the number or nature of the reactions is insufficient to satisfy the equilibrium…
Posted inGeneral Concepts Critical Concerns of Structural Engineering Posted by admin October 1, 2021 Of primary concern to a Structural engineer is ensuring that the structure will not collapse…
Posted inGeneral Concepts Types of Structures and Structural Components Posted by admin October 1, 2021 Structures are everywhere in the built environment. Buildings, bridges, tunnels, storage tanks, and transmission lines…
Posted inGeneral Concepts Rubberized Asphalt Concrete Materials Posted by admin October 1, 2021 Rubberized asphalt concrete is extremely useful for road construction projects since it is economical. It…
Posted inGeneral Concepts Millau Viaduct – The Tallest Bridge in the World Posted by admin October 1, 2021 The Millau Viaduct is the world's tallest and longest cable bridge in the world. An…