Terminology
1. Focus: The point on the fault where slip starts is the focus. It is also known as hypocentre [Ref. […]
Terms Used in Direct Method of Levelling
The following terms are used in direct method of levelling: (i) Plane of Collimation: It is the reduced level of
Test method with electrolyte solution representative of actual service DIBt test
Various failures of prestressed concrete structures caused by hydrogen-induced stress corrosion cracking at the beginning of the 1980s led to
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Tension Members
These are proportioned so that their gross and net areas are large enough to resist imposed loads. The criteria for determining
Tektonophysical method
Tektonophysical method developed in the second half of the 50-ies by M.V. Gzovsky. The method connects the earthquake with the maximum
Tendering requirements and EC rules
Civil engineering construction works and many other similar types of purchase form a large part of the annual expenditure of
Tensile Properties
The tensile properties of steel are generally determined from tension tests on small specimens or coupons in accordance with standard
Temporary works
Temporary works are mostly designed by the contractor, but the resident engineer will need to review the design because of the
Temporary Adjustments of a Level
The adjustments to be made at every setting of the instrument are called temporary adjustments. The following three adjustments are