How to arrange reinforced steel bars in a beam on jobsite

This construction video, created by Dr. Chirag N. Patel, will guide you how to tie reinforcement steel bars (bottom bars, middle bars, top bars, stirrups) in the beam on a construction site. In a concrete construction, there are various steps like forming, grading, placing, and finishing to obtain the best results. Among these steps, one […]

Learn to design a square tie reinforced concrete column on the basis of ACI Codes

This construction video is recorded to show you how to create the design of a square tie reinforced concrete column on the basis of ACI codes. This is the second part of the first construction tutorial video on ACI-318 requirements for columns. The objective of designing this column is to provide support to an axial […]

Some useful tips for resolving the issues related to Bending Moment and Shear Force

This construction article will introduce you with the most rapid and simple method to provide solution to the complex issues associated with bending moment and shear force by the use of online calculators. Take help from the illustration provided below and apply online bending moment calculator to find out the values of bending moment and […]

How to calculate the quantity of different types of arches

Go through this useful construction video tutorial to learn how to estimate the quantity for different types of arches like semi circular arch, full circular arch and segmental arches. Types of arches are dependent on various factors like shape, material of construction, workmanship and number of centers. An arch is built up in curved shape […]

How to apply conjugate beam method for beam rotations and deflections

Go through this useful construction video tutorial to learn how to estimate the quantity for different types of arches like semi circular arch, full circular arch and segmental arches. Conjugate beam is also known as the imaginary beam that contains the similar dimensions (length) as that of the original beam but load at any point […]

How to calculate quantity of plaster for a wall

Get some useful construction tips for finding out the quantity of plaster for a wall. Here, the length of the wall is taken as 6 meter, height is taken as 3 meter and thickness is taken as 12 mm = 0.012 meter. To work out the quantity of plaster, the following formula is used :- […]

Fundamental Construction Method of RCC Column

RCC is the acronym of Reinforced Cement Concrete which is known as structural member of RCC frame structured building. Generally it is a vertical member that transmits load from slab and beam right away posterior soil. We all know that column is the main backbone of a building. If any kind of column failure happens […]

Bridge Engineering – Components of Bridge Structures

A bridge refers to a structure that arranges a passage over a hurdle devoid of closing the way underneath. The necessary passage will be intended for a road, a railway, pedestrians, a canal or a pipeline. The hurdle to be spanned may be a river, a road, railway or a valley. Categorization of Bridges Category […]

How to calculate weight of steel

Steel refers to an alloy of iron and other elements, mainly carbon, that is extensively applied in construction and other applications due to its extreme tensile strength and marginal cost. The carbon content of steel varies from 0.002% and 2.1% by weight for plain iron–carbon alloys. Variations in values are based on alloying elements like […]