Bearing Capacity of Foundations on Top of a Slope
There are occasions where structures are required to be built on slopes or near the edges of slopes. Since full formations of shear zones under ultimate loading conditions are …
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Effects of Roof Size, Shape, and Slope
Roof size and shape often dictate material and system selection. For example, if the roof is only 2 or 3 ft wide and several feet long, a system other than …
Curved Beams
Structural members, such as arches, crane hooks, chain links, and frames of some machines, that have considerable initial curvature in the plane of loading are called curved beams. The flexure formula …