Design of columns necessitates the calculation of loads from the entire structure that are going to be transferred to the footing or to the soil surface. It stands as a critical component in ensuring the structural integrity and stability of buildings, bridges, and other infrastructure. As the backbone of any construction project, columns play a pivotal…
The term RCC stands for reinforced cement concrete. A column manufactured using RCC is referred to as a RCC column. It is a composite material made of cement, sand, aggregate and steel bars. Basically a RCC column is a compression member which takes on its longitudinal axis. The bending moment on the column is due…
Columns are crucial for the stability and strength of any construction project as they transfer the load from the roof or upper floors to the foundation or lower floors. Different materials, including concrete, steel, wood, stone, brick, or composites, can be used to create columns. The material selection is influenced by the project’s design, financial…
Beams and columns are the two important structural elements in constructions. Both the members are designed to transfer the load from the superstructure to the substructure. A beam is a horizontal or inclined member that runs between supports and transfers the loads to the columns, while a column is a vertical or inclined member that…
Columns in construction play a vital role in supporting structures and transferring loads from the upper levels to the foundation. Each element plays an important role and is designed for a specific purpose like transferring the loads from slab to beam, beam to column, column to soil. One important element among them are columns. They…
A failure in a beam may occur when it is not capable of resisting the load imposed on it. This may lead to collapse of the entire structure , so it is necessary to identify and analyze the failures in beams after their design. Beam failures may be in flexural, torsion and shear depending on…