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Thanks for the responses! we managed to shake it off our table by giving reference to intl' practice.

Formwork design is the responsibility of Contractor, and structural consultant should not be asked to check and approve it, rather a third party should do it. I would like to know what is the general practice for Formwork design review and approval (submitted by Contractor) in other countries...

Thanks to all for discussing it in detail! appreciate it! as it was really helpful in forming my opinion and decision! Sfat

The difference on email and whatsApp are big. like, On email, one try to be formal and careful in writing, whereas i found out that whatsApp allow you to chat and reply instantly, making it casual/informal and sometimes unreasonable. Having everyone on board, you come across discussion not...

Now a days, i am facing this problem that architect/ PM makes a group on whatsApp and add us in it. Since you don't need to ask anyone for making a group, that if they wish to join or not, its becoming very common that people do it. They add you in that group with Client, and other consultants...

I would really appreciate some discussion on this topic. the building i talked about is reinforced concrete construction with beam-slab framing system. Its detailed as intermediate moment resisting frame, but designed as per forces of high seismic zone.

Hi, While reviewing a single storied restaurant building project, located in high seismic area (Zone 3/category D), i noticed the structure has IMRF detailing. for example, column laps are not at mid height, but at foundation level. Since its a single storied structure, there is only one lap...

Thanks all of you!

Hi, I am facing this issue raised from Client and Architects, that if the condition of ground is dry, and ground water table is very deep in the site area, they ask not to water proof the RCC sub-structure (isolated/combined foundations and plinth beams). Please note that there is no basement...

OK. Thanks a lot!

Is it necessary to do dynamic analysis of bridge structure? bridge is in two parts; first is a curved portion to be made in RCC- (cast in place). 200 feet of first part elevates up from ground level and turns left, then comes second part which is a straight stretch of 160 feet consist of...

Can anyone tell me or provide me some literature for structural design of soak piTs? How to calculate minimum block wall thickness at base? I've to design a soak pit of 3.2 m diameter which is 6m deep.

Thanks JAE! It's Sdc C area. Any thoughts on avoiding joint??is it doable to go for 400' span without joint??

Just wondering if I can avoid joint and can do single building with couple of pour strips in 400' span....

value I got is SRSS. Building is 48ft above ground. Bays are 32'x50'.