Air entrainment Effective use
Parameters of relevance in the production of serviceable concrete are: air content, spacing, specific surface, allowance for strength loss and […]
Adjudication
The Housing Grants Construction and Regeneration Act, 1996, (see Section 1.6) introduced for the first time in English Law a requirement
Aerodynamic Analysis of Cable-Suspended Bridges
The wind-induced failure on November 7, 1940, of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge in the state of Washington shocked the engineering profession.
Adjusting Lintels
Lintels supported on the steel frame (sometimes called shelf angles) may be permanently fastened in the shop to the supporting spandrel
Aggregates
Only material conforming to specifications for normal-weight aggregate (ASTM C33) or lightweight aggregate for structural concrete (ASTM C330) is accepted
Admixtures
The ACI 318 Building Code requires prior approval by the engineer of admixtures to be used in concrete. Air Entrainment. Air-entraining
Adjustment Factors for Structural Members
Design values obtained by the methods described in Art. 10.3 should be multiplied by adjustment factors based on conditions of use,
Adjustment of Design Values for Connections
Nominal design values for laterally loaded fasteners Z, withdrawal of fasteners W, load parallel to grain P, and load perpendicular to
Additional Information
Developing proficiency in the proper design and specification of fire sprinkler systems is extremely tedious. While sprinkler system design is admittedly