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We always associate slenderness with columns!

Did you know that there is a clause in IS 456 that limits the slenderness of beams, lateral stability point of view.

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An IS 456 clause that is Lesser thought about!

Fire Resistance Requirement is a lesser thought about point by most structural engineers. NBC mandates minimum fire resistance.

As the complications in usage increases in these times, sufficient importance shall be provided to fire risks.

Even if the fire risk is mitigated by non-structural means, there is a stipulated minimum member size as per Fig 1 (Page 36) of IS 456.

If you adopt this, the structural member size requirement can be much higher than what we think.

If you are a civil engineer, its worth to look at this Fig 1 in Page 36 of IS 456

𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧 𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬?
We know we need to adhere to codes of practice. Many do adhere. Many makes blatant violation of the provisions.

For those who sticks to the codes of practice - It is good if we try to understand the logic of the clauses.

Some clauses are strength point of view, some for stability and some for serviceability.

There are some clauses that are construction related too.

Some of these clauses may be site specific or conditions specific.

Some clauses may be invalid in the current circumstances.

If the designer knows the logic of such clauses, then the designer can adopt his discretion with justification.

Today’s question is such.

If you look at SP 34, it mandates 3 number of column ties mandatory inside footings. Have you ever thought the logic!

Please vote your answers.

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5 things you should do to economize your design!
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Many times Engineers are pressurized by clients to hit economy. Economy is only after meeting the code requirement !!

However, fact is that engineers are some times not fine tuning the process as much needed to hit the economy!

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Did you know that Today is WORLD ART DAY?
More than that it has a relation with Structural Design.

Da Vinci , on whose birthday World Art Day is celebrated, was not just an Artist but also a Town Planner and some one interested in economy of structural designs.

Let us celebrate World Art Day and enjoy Structural Design as an Art!

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Most available survey shows that only 5% of learners complete a learning that they started and achieve the learning outcome.

And…these 5% are the ones who excels in their career.

So, what are the traits of these successful learners?

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They know their weakness as much as they know their strength.

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Your Safety is more important than any thing else!

Say No to inspect if these safety precautions are not adopted at site.

It is ok to say NO. You need to be Safe first!

Any crack any where ,fingers will be pointed at you if you are a civil or structural engineer.

1) Have a great understanding of what you are doing

2) Foresee what can go wrong and take precautions

3) Ensure others know what they have to do

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4 Virtues that we need to bring in Building Design

Good configuration

This means having regular geometry, avoiding cantilevers and complicated shapes.
Proper position and sizes of columns and shear walls

Lateral Strength

Building should have a minimum lateral strength in each direction. This shall be uniformly distributed as well. This will ensure the buildings meet the Eq. Resistant design philosophy.

Adequate Stiffness

This will ensure that the occupants don’t feel any discomfort and the contents in the buildings are not damaged during Earth Quakes.

Ductility
It is easy to understand as the property opposite to brittleness. This allows time for evacuation by avoiding brittle failure

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CRACK FORMATION during Earth Quake is a form of release of energy!
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𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐏𝐃 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐥𝐲?
CPD may be a new term for many young Engineers.

It’s “Continued Professional Development’’.

It is much needed for young and experienced alike. After all new learning is refreshing.

It can be learning a bit of Structures if you are a Site Engineer or vice versa so that your understanding on the others requirement improves.

It can be learning a new tool at work. CPDs can be anything that develops you, improves you and makes you more resourceful.

Many Engineering bodies like ICE & IStructE mandates CPDs for their member Engineers.

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Are you taking care of your own safety at site?

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CONSTRUCTION SAFETY TIPS Construction safety should be of high priority for all consultants. This blog covers all a consultant need to know to mitigate accidents.

Is a Floating column allowed in a Project?

IS 1893 says, Floating column is prohibited if it is a part of lateral load carrying mechanism!

How do you ensure it? What does it mean?

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A Structural Engineer ensures a structure is stable, strong and useable.

Which of this criterion is more important?

A building needs to be stable first to be useable
Strength is useful if it is stable

If it is not useable then being stable is not useful

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Structurally ,What do you think about the bridge collapse?

A sad accident. RIP the people who lost their lives.

Let us discuss what could structural engineers do better to save lives by averting similar accidents.

Please comment your answers.

If you find these simple things confusing then it is time for you to look at structural principles that helps you take better and independent decisions at site.

You know what?

Structures and site engineering are inseparable. You enjoy your work when you know what you are doing.

You add value to your work, when you know what you are doing.

If not, your can be replaced easily as you are doing a non engineering work!

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