Introduction German physicist Otto Mohr developed a method to graphically interpret the general state of stress at a point. This method is named as Mohr’s circle and can be used to evaluate principal stress, maximum shear stresses and normal and tangential stresses at any plane. Let us take up a simple 2D stress element to …
There are various types of structural systems in buildings. A structural or a Design engineer has to select the system that is economical and best suitable for the structure. Any structure is made up of Structural elements (Beams, Columns, Slabs) and Non-structural elements (Doors, Partition Walls, Stairs). The function of structural elements is to resist …
A structure is designed to resist different types of loads that can act during its lifetime. Thus loads are the most important parameter while designing a structure and therefore, the nature and magnitude of the loads they may experience must be accurately defined. There are different types of loads, and the question is which loads may …
Analysis of structures is very important for Structural engineers as it provides a basis for the design and also it evaluates the performance of a structure. This post is more like a pre-introduction than the introduction to analysis. A structure is something which is made up of different elements connected in a way that it …