Combined Spread Footings
A combined spread footing under two columns should have a shape and location such that the center of gravity of the […]
Community Relations
Community concerns with the results of new construction or disturbances from construction operations materially affect the construction industry. Some communities merely help
Communications System Glossary
ADSL. Asymmetrical digital subscriber line, a relatively new method of transmitting data over a single copper telephone line; 8 Mbps download,
Communications Room and Communications Closet Layout
One of the biggest problems today in the construction of communications facilities is the layout and size of rooms and closets.
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Compaction Factor Test
The compaction factor test (Powers 1968; Neville 1981; Bartos 1992; Bartos, Sonebi, and Tamimi 2002) measures the degree of compaction
Comments on the Above Examples for Strength Design of Unreinforced Bearing Walls
1. In retrospect, it probably would not have been necessary to check all three criteria at all locations. With experience, a
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Comments on Behavior and Design of Wall Buildings in General
Wall buildings are very efficient structurally, because the same element can act as part of the building envelope, as a
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Combined Axial and Bending Stresses
Combined axial and bending stresses in cold-formed sections can be handled the same way as for structural steel. The interaction criterion
Column Ties and Tie Patterns
For full utilization, all ties in tied columns must be fully developed (for full tie yield strength) at each corner enclosing