Factor of safety (F.O.S) Factor of safety is required to bring the structure from the state of collapse to a usable state. … [Read more...] about Factor of Safety | Significance of using factor of safety
Steel Structures
Definition of Imposed load | Service loads | Factored loads
Imposed load All external loads acting on the member to be designed are called imposed or superimposed loads. … [Read more...] about Definition of Imposed load | Service loads | Factored loads
Definition of Self load
Self load The type of dead load which is due to self weight of the member to be designed is known as self load. For design purposes, a reasonable value of self load is considered in the start. … [Read more...] about Definition of Self load
Disadvantages of steel structures | Demerits of steel construction
Disadvantages of steel structures or Demerits of steel construction Following are some of the disadvantages of steel structures. High maintenance cost and more corrosion Most steels must be painted at regular intervals because if they are freely exposed to air they get corrode. This requires extra cost and special care. If we use weathering steel then this will … [Read more...] about Disadvantages of steel structures | Demerits of steel construction
Advantages of steel structures | Merits of steel construction
Advantages of steel structures : Following are different advantages of steel structures. Reliability: Steel structures are very reliable. They are reliable because of consistency and uniformity in properties. Their quality is controlled better because they are manufactured in factory. They have large elasticity and ductility. … [Read more...] about Advantages of steel structures | Merits of steel construction