Er A R Tuladhar - The Structural Engineer

The bending and shear stresses in modeling of shell elements using FEM are always lower than the conventional strip/coefficient based methods.

It, however demands the sound knowledge of FEM theory.

Below is the bending stress distribution along the vertical direction of a retaining wall subjected to lateral earth pressure.

Aftermath of doublet M7.2 & M 7.5 Venezuela EQ

This is what we called a good structural design when it comes to a collapse prevention. Building may sway, develop a permanent displacement, non-structural components might get damaged but no collapse of the structural system, no loss of human lives by structural collapse of the building or its parts.

Estimate the slenderness ratio and fundamental time period of vibration of this high-rise located in Kathmandu.

Irregular mass distribution with live load concentrated at the top of 78m high Dharahara View Tower in central Kathmandu.

Friday Assignment For Engineers

Recommend the practical isolated footing size for Pu = 50 kn, Mux = 100 Kn-m & Muy = 50 kn-m. Safe bearing pressure of foundation = 150 kn/sq.m.

Bracing types used in frame structures.