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Columns are structural elements that supports beams, slabs and other members through axial compression in vertical direction. Columns also resist moments in both directions with its flexure capacity. Design of Columns as Compressive Members Columns undergo compression due to loads…

Beams are Basically Horizontal Structural members which support structural members like slabs, staircase etc. and transfer the loads to vertical members. They resist the loads through bending action, due to which they fall in category of flexure members. Flexure Member…

Concrete is mixture of Cement, Fine Aggregate and Coarse Aggregate with water and Admixtures which upon setting forms the building block of construction. Introduction to Concreting This section contains process of formation of concrete, placing of concrete and process of…

Introduction to Bricks This section contains all concepts related to types of bricks, their standard sizes and all terms used in brick masonry. Bricks Masonry Size of Modular Bricks : 190 mm x 90 mm x 90 mm Size of…

Dams are artificial structures erected on River courses to regulate the water flow by creating artificial reservoir on upstream side as well as for other purposes like generating hydroelectricity. Dams play a pivotal role in Guiding River and serve as…

Airports are places where Aircraft can land and take off having terminal buildings for passengers and facilities of all kinds for travel. Airport is a Civil Engineering structure consisting of runways, taxiways, aprons, hangers and buildings that make entire operations…