Earthquake Engineering – The Constructor https://theconstructor.org Thu, 03 Nov 2022 18:19:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/theconstructor.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-The-Constructor-favicon-tinified2-1.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Earthquake Engineering – The Constructor https://theconstructor.org 32 32 181067336 Role of Structural Engineers in Designing Earthquake-Resistant Buildings https://theconstructor.org/building/building-tips/role-of-structural-engineers-in-earthquake-resistant-buildings/567795/ Thu, 03 Nov 2022 11:50:34 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=567795 As someone who has experienced first-hand the devastation that an earthquake can cause, a structural engineer would always be interested in learning about how buildings can be designed to better withstand these natural disasters. When a quake hits, it is not only the shaking of the ground that can cause damage and destruction, objects inside […]

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]]> 567795 How to Repair Structures Affected by Earthquake? https://theconstructor.org/practical-guide/repair-structures-affected-earthquake/554588/ Sat, 22 May 2021 17:07:11 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=554588 Earthquakes cause distress in structural components of lateral and gravity load-resisting systems (beams, columns, load-bearing walls, and shear walls) as well as horizontal diaphragms (slabs and roofs). Once the structure is damaged, the structure is demolished or repaired depending on the severity of the damage. The structure affected by the earthquake may suffer both non-structural […]

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]]> 554588 How to Retrofit Inclined Columns Damaged Due to Earthquakes? https://theconstructor.org/practical-guide/retrofit-inclined-columns-damaged/274507/ Thu, 26 Nov 2020 16:51:55 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=274507 The required load-carrying capacity of columns damaged due to earthquake can be regained by retrofitting the inclined columns. During earthquakes, the top and bottom parts of a column are most vulnerable to shear forces. If the forces are large, the column may lose most of its strength and may get inclined under seismic and vertical […]

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]]> 274507 How to Evaluate Liquefaction Potential of Soils in the Field? https://theconstructor.org/geotechnical/evaluate-liquefaction-potential-soils-field/47315/ Tue, 18 Aug 2020 08:02:53 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=47315 The evaluation of the liquefaction potential of soils in seismic-prone region is essential for site selection, planning, and construction of structures. One can assess liquefaction potential through standard blasting tests, ground response analysis, laboratory tests, and expertise. The use of laboratory tests is not desirable due to difficulties in taking undisturbed samples and reconsolidation processes. […]

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]]> 47315 How to Use Blasting for Deep Compaction of Soil? https://theconstructor.org/geotechnical/blasting-deep-compaction-soil/46113/ Mon, 27 Jul 2020 10:53:51 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=46113 Blasting is an economical compaction method that can be applied for various soil types such as granular, silt, clay, loess, etc. Not only is the technique highly effective in loose soil, but also capable of compacting granular soil down to a depth of 40m. The blasting method involves the determination of the right amount of […]

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]]> 46113 How to Fill Materials in Foundations, Trenches, Plinth, and Flooring? [PDF] https://theconstructor.org/practical-guide/fill-materials-foundation-trenches/40115/ Tue, 05 May 2020 05:56:44 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=40115 A filling refers to a quantity of earthen material such as murrum, soil, rock, aggregate, shingle, and sand that is placed and compacted in trenches, foundation, and under floors for the purpose of filling in a hole or depression. In this article, we discuss the type of materials used in filling and how to do filling in […]

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]]> 40115 Earthquake-Resistant Confined Masonry – Components, Difference, and Advantages https://theconstructor.org/building/earthquake-resistant-confined-masonry/38943/ https://theconstructor.org/building/earthquake-resistant-confined-masonry/38943/?noamp=mobile#comments Sun, 12 Apr 2020 08:17:05 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=38943 Confined masonry construction is a combination of two masonry, which consists of masonry walls (clay brick or concrete block units) and horizontal and vertical RC confining members built on all four sides of a masonry wall panel. Vertical members such as tie-columns or practical columns act as columns in RC frame construction except that they […]

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]]> https://theconstructor.org/building/earthquake-resistant-confined-masonry/38943/feed/ 1 38943 How to Replace Damaged Concrete Members in Structures? https://theconstructor.org/building/replace-damaged-concrete-members-structures/38709/ Fri, 27 Mar 2020 14:51:54 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=38709 The replacement of damaged concrete elements requires demolition and removal of existing structural elements and their substitution with new members. The demolition process is carried out after proper jacking is applied to relieve imposed loads on the damaged structural member. Great care should be practised to avoid damaging existing steel bars if present. This measure […]

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