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What Is Tributary Area? The Tributary area is the area around the column that is surrounded by the centerline, which transfers the load of the column to the ground. Let us consider the slab supported by the beam and column as an example. The amount of load transferred to any member can be determined using … Read more
Top 10 Construction Companies in the USA Construction is one of the largest and fastest-growing sectors contributing to the economic growth of the United States of America. The U.S. country has the second-largest market in the construction sector in the world. The US construction market is mainly known worldwide for its high quality and advanced … Read more
What Is LightWeight Concrete? Lightweight concrete has a lower density than conventional concrete. It is made by mixing lightweight aggregates. such as expanded clay, shale, or perlite, with cement, water, and sometimes other additives. It has thermal insulation properties and reduces the carbon footprint due to the use of less cement. Generally, the weight of … Read more
What Is Superelevation in Road Construction? The designer creates a transverse inclination in designing the cross-section of the pavement on a horizontally curved road, known as superelevation. Superelevation plays an important role in road construction to prevent vehicles from overturning on a horizontal turn. Superelevation is essential for the safe driving of vehicles on curved … Read more
The function of the beam bridge is to pass through the barrier. A beam bridge should be built where it is difficult or impossible to get from one place to another. I-beam bridges can have single free-standing spans up to 25 feet long and 16 feet wide. I-Beam bridges are constructed with the same FRP … Read more