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You cannot just assume the base fixed to control drift. Make sure actual site conditions are okay for that. Rest is perfect as Junaid said.2 points
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Unintentional Corrosion By Structural Design
UmarMakhzumi reacted to EngrUzair for a topic
Assalam-o-alaikum! Unthoughtful use of certain steel materials, may lead to development of serious structural and durability problems in steel structures. How? Have a look at the following article, recently published in the Structure magazine: http://www.structuremag.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/C-LessonsLearned-Cohen-Feb151.pdf1 point -
Algo Centre Mall Demolition
UmarMakhzumi reacted to EngrUzair for a topic
Assalam-o-alaikum! Here is the case of a civil engineering building, located in Canada, that had to be demolished, after developing structural problems soon after completion of construction. Worth reading by civil, and particularly structural engineers: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algo_Centre_Mall1 point -
Raft Reinforcement
UmarMakhzumi reacted to WR1 for a topic
I remember that usual limits of minimum reinforcement do not apply to thick foundations. This is mass concrete.1 point -
Shear Wall Beam Overstressed In Shear
UmarMakhzumi reacted to WR1 for a topic
As far as the modelling is concerned, please stretch your beam 1m beyond the corner of shear wall. Dont just model from edge to edge of shear walls. Extend it into the wall.1 point
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