Deck Suitability
In selection of a deck or the type of roof-covering material and system, it is important to develop a design that […]
Daylight
Use of natural light has the advantages, compared with artificial illumination, of not consuming fuel and not having associated operating costs.
Dead Loads
Dead loads are gravity loads of constant magnitudes and fixed positions that act permanently on the structure. Such loads consist
Curing of Concrete
Curing may be defined as the process of maintaining satisfactory moisture and temperature conditions for freshly placed concrete for some specified
Crane-Girder Connections
Supports of crane girders must be capable of resisting static and dynamic horizontal and vertical forces and stress reversal. Consequently,
Crane-Runway Loads
Design of structures to support cranes involves a number of important considerations, such as determination of maximum wheel loads, allowance
Criteria for Composite Construction
In composite construction, a steel beam and a concrete slab act together to resist bending. The slab, in effect, serves
Criteria for Built-Up Tension Members
A tension member and all its components must be proportioned to meet the requirements for maximum slenderness ratio given in Table
Criteria for Built-Up Compression Members
Compression members should be designed so that main components are connected directly to gusset plates, pins, or other members. Stresses