Soil problems Weight, Mass, Volume
Example 15.4 Assume that a compaction mold having a volume of 1/30 ft3 was filled with moist soil. The total […]
Soil Direct Shear Test
The direct shear test used for soil (Powers 1968) can be performed with fresh concrete to assess the cohesive strength
Soil Triaxial Test
The soil triaxial test (Ritchie 1962; Powers 1968) can be used to measure the resistance of concrete to shear stress.
Slope-Deflection Method
One of several displacement methods for analyzing statically indeterminate structures that resist loads by bending involves use of slope-deflection equations.
Skewed Bridges
To reduce scour and to avoid impeding stream flow, it is generally desirable to orient piers with centerlines parallel to direction
Slip-Critical Bolted Connections
Design of this type of connection assumes that the fastener, under high initial tensioning, develops frictional resistance between the connected parts,
Slenderness Effects on Concrete Columns
The ACI 318 Building Code requires that primary column moments be magnified to provide safety against buckling failure. Detailed procedures, formulas,
Slabs on Grade
Slabs on ground are often used as floors in buildings. Special use requirements often include heavy-duty floor finish (Art. 9.35) and
Snow Melting
Design of a snow-melting system for sidewalks, roads, parking areas, etc., involves the determination of a design amount of snowfall, sizing