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10 articles for “load acting on column”
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Evaluation of Building Foundations: A Structural Engineering Perspective
Abstract: This study focuses on the comprehensive assessment and design of building foundations, emphasizing the critical relationship between structural loads and soil properties. The depth of the foundation is determined by analyzing the load exerted on the column and the soil's bearing capacity, both of which play a pivotal role in ensuring stability. Similarly, the foundation base size is calculated based on these parameters to ensure it effectively transfers the load …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 6–18 Read article
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Safety of Foundation of Building
Abstract: The design of a building's foundation requires careful consideration of the load intensity applied from the structure above. To ensure stability and safety, the foundation depth must be sufficient to support the loads effectively. For residential buildings, where the loads are relatively lower, a foundation base size of 2.5 × 2.5 meters or 3 × 3 meters is typically adequate. In contrast, for structures with significantly higher loads, such as …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 51–60 Read article
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Structural Assessment of Rigid Pavement Systems Under Heavy Loading Conditions
Abstract: This study presents an analysis of pavement and foundation layer design subjected to heavy vertical loads and upward soil pressure. A total load of 1716 tonnes transmitted from the superstructure is considered acting on the pavement system. Due to upward soil pressure, tensile stresses develop in the foundation layers, requiring adequate thickness of sand and aggregate layers to ensure structural stability. Based on the tensile strength of sand (2 N/mm²), …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 36–48 Read article
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Effect of Compressive Strength of Core and Precast Concrete on the Behavior of Column Retrofitted by Precast Segment and FRP Wrapping - A Finite Element Study
Abstract: In the present investigation the effect of compressive strength of core and precast concrete on the behavior of columns retrofitted by attaching precast segments and followed by FRP wrapping through Finite Element Analysis. A rectangular column converted into an elliptical column by attaching precast segment is modeled using ANSYS workbench, A Finite Element Analysis software. A Finite Element Model is developed, considering various structural parameters such as grades of core …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 302–310 Read article
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The Importance of Safety Engineering in the Design and Assessment of Foundations
Abstract: In safety engineering, ensuring the stability of structures under lateral loads is a critical aspect of foundation design. Lateral forces, such as wind, seismic activity, or other environmental pressures, exert overturning moments on columns, which must be carefully managed to prevent structural failure. To maintain stability, the overturning moment at the foundation base, generated by these lateral loads, must always be less than the restoring moment produced by the soil's …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 24–29 Read article
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Numerical Investigation on Concrete Filled Steel Tube Composite Circular Columns Under General Loading
Abstract: Concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) composite columns are extensively utilized in civil engineering constructions because of their numerous structural advantages, such as superior seismic performance, high load- bearing capacity, fire resistance, remarkable ductility, and ability to absorb energy effectively, especially in areas prone to seismic activity. CFST columns are employed in tall buildings and bridges to enhance rigidity and increase bearing capacity, but their behavior can be affected by buckling. There …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 164–199 Read article
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Analysis and Design of Pre-Engineering Building Structure by Using Staad Pro Software
Abstract: The analysis and design of a Pre-Engineered Building (PEB) were conducted using STAAD Pro software, alongside manual calculations for accurate load estimation, to ensure the building's compliance with relevant engineering standards and codes. The evaluation took into account multiple load types, including dead loads, live (imposed) loads, wind loads, and relevant load combinations to replicate actual conditions the structure might face during its lifespan. This comprehensive approach provided a deep …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Analysis of the Impact of Seabed Earthquakes on Coastal Structures and Foundation Design
Abstract: Earthquakes in the seabed occur with varying magnitudes. Seabed earthquakes cause a rapid rise in water levels, which can lead to flooding and structural damage. Therefore, when designing buildings near the seashore, it is essential to account for the additional load on columns due to water thrust. Earthquakes occurring at the seabed generate intense ground acceleration of varying magnitudes, significantly affecting water levels and inducing destructive flooding along coastal regions. …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 42–49 Read article
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Design and Performance Considerations for Buildings in Coastal and Offshore Environments
Abstract: Buildings near coastal and offshore regions are exposed to extreme wind and seismic forces that govern structural design. In this study, a simplified assessment of wind and earthquake loads acting on a multistorey coastal building is presented. A wind velocity of 400 km/hr. is considered to represent severe cyclonic conditions. Using a unit weight of air of 12 N/m³, the cumulative wind thrust acting over a building height of 40 …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 13–21 Read article
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Study on the Response of Strengthening Strategies for Masonry-infilled Open Ground Storey Framed Building
Abstract: The strengthening of reinforced concrete (RC) frame buildings with masonry infill wall and with open ground storey is a very timely and significant topic because of the poor performance against seismic action. The absence of infill walls in the ground storey makes the ground storey less stiff and weaker than the all upper storys which results in a poor performance against lateral loads. Soft storey mechanism prevails in these cases …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management Read article