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kN/m2 is a measurement of what?

by Joost J. Bakker IJmuiden Question by Paul J: kN/m2 is a measurement of what? which of the follwing is most correct? 1) Soil strength 2)Foundation strenth and rigidity 3)Loadbearing capacity of...

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How can I find point of zero shear force with an acentric point load on...

by linux4all Question by furqan: How can I find point of zero shear force with an acentric point load on simply supported beam? I needed to now how to calculate point of zero shear force (i.e., maximum...

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What is the significance of Unconfined Consolidation Test in Foundation...

Question by Mr. J: What is the significance of Unconfined Consolidation Test in Foundation Engineering? If anybody could refer a web site it would be better or either send me the details at...

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Can you give me a worked example of Structural analysis of a timber roof truss?

Question by Martin Blair: Can you give me a worked example of Structural analysis of a timber roof truss? I am a student and have to design a timber roof truss. A worked example would really help and I...

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How do we design steel portal frames to BS 5950? What are the design...

by Gregg Obst Question by Mokshu_zzz: How do we design steel portal frames to BS 5950? What are the design considerations? Steel portal frames consist of rafters and columns. What is the design...

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Where can I get a get a free software to design flat slab?

Question by nazafar2001: Where can I get a get a free software to design flat slab? Best answer: Answer by patriotnutrientstry google sketchup.. Give your answer to this question below!Original Post at...

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Horse Power Calculations of Pelton Turbine?

by carrotmadman6 Question by kian h: Horse Power Calculations of Pelton Turbine? how to calculate the Horse Power of Pelton Turbine, when the turbine is placed on a river with no heights, i.e. a flow...

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the influence of supply head on the power out put of a pelton turbine?

Question by Maureen O: the influence of supply head on the power out put of a pelton turbine? Best answer: Answer by wmkl99At constant flow, power is directly proportional to supply head. Power (gross...

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How can it be in Seismic zone but not in earthquake zone or near earthquake...

by Christopher Chan Question by gloria: How can it be in Seismic zone but not in earthquake zone or near earthquake fault? Area between North San Jose and Milpitas. Is being Seismic zone more dangerous...

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Sample problems? (Moment area, conjugate beam, influence lines, moment...

Question by gloria: Sample problems? (Moment area, conjugate beam, influence lines, moment distribution…)? Does anyone know of a good site where I can print out some sample problems along with their...

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why we mostly use cylinder and cubes for compressive strength test of...

by richardfburgh Question by Govinda D: why we mostly use cylinder and cubes for compressive strength test of concrete?what happen if prism is used? please wite me about the size effect of testing...

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why sampling of concrete in cubes shape only? why not in other shape?

Question by subhash s: why sampling of concrete in cubes shape only? why not in other shape? Best answer: Answer by koki83who told u that there is cylendrical samples but cube are more popular coz they...

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Q&A: how to get admission into iit for post graduate courses , what is the...

by Ed Yourdon Question by rajesh priyadharan r: how to get admission into iit for post graduate courses , what is the gate score required? i would like to know the required gate score for getting into...

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HOW TO DESIGN STEEL PORTAL FRAMES BY BS 5950? WHAT ARE THE DESIGN...

Question by Mokshu_zzz: How do we design steel portal frames to BS 5950? What are the design considerations? Steel portal frames consist of rafters and columns. What is the design principle? For what...

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WHY WE TEST CONCRETE SRTRENGTH AFTER 28 DAYS?

Why do we test concrete compressive strength after 28 days? The table below shows the compressive strength gained by concrete after 1, 3, 7, 14 and 28 days with respect to the grade of concrete we use....

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