Designbuild
The distinguishing characteristic of the designbuild, or designconstruct, method is that the owner executes a single contract with an organisation […]
Design of Other Elements
A few special conditions relating to elements of arch bridges other than the ribs and ties should be considered in design
Design of Open-Web Steel Joists
Currently, open-web steel joists are still relatively small, parallel-chord trusses, but hot-rolled steel shapes usually make up the components. (For
Design of One-Way Concrete-Joist Construction
One-way concrete joists must have adequate structural strength, and crack control and deflection must be satisfactory under service loads. Approximate methods
Design of Timber Arches
Arches typically are made of glued-laminated timber and may be two-hinged, with hinges at each base, or three-hinged with a hinge
Design of Masonry Structures Requiring Little Structural Calculation
Design Steps for Structures Requiring Little Structural Calculation Many masonry structures require little structural calculation. Their primary design steps are
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Design Methods for Precast Members
Design of precast-concrete members under the ACI 318 Building Code follows the same rules as for cast-in-place concrete. In some cases,
Design for Fire Safety
For buildings with structural lumber or timber framing, fire protection of the occupants and of the property itself can be enhanced
Design Approaches for Masonry Elements
The two design approaches (allowable-stress design and strength design) can each have the same result, and also the same level