Cupronickel
Copper and nickel are alloyed in a variety of compositions of which the highcopper alloys are called the cupronickels. Typical commercial […]
Curved Beams
Structural members, such as arches, crane hooks, chain links, and frames of some machines, that have considerable initial curvature in the
Curing Concrete
Curing of concrete consists of the processes, natural and artificially created, that affect the extent and rate of hydration of the
Crack Control in Beams
The ACI 318 Building Code contains requirements limiting flexural reinforcement spacing to regulate crack widths when the yield strength Æ’y of
Creep (Dimensional stability)
Creep is defined as the gradual increase in strain with time for a constant applied stress after accounting for other
Cracking processes
The design of reinforced concrete structures is based on the assumption that concrete does not withstand tension stresses induced by
Counterfort Retaining Walls
In this type of retaining wall, counterforts (cantilevers) are provided on the earth side between wall and footing to support the
Cost Records
Segregation of costs for each job is essential for proper construction project management. Only with such records can profits or
Cost plus
A third basic method by which the contractor may be paid is the cost-plus method, under which the owner pays