Can anyone explain why when setting up a theodolite you should not sight control points that are on a direct line between each other and the theodolite, i.e CP1 = 0o and CP2 = 180o.
I know doing this is likely to result in an error, but im struggling to work out why.
Any advice much...
Forgive my ignorance on the subject,
It is possible for pressure vessels to be wrapped with a steel wire under tension to increase the maximum pressure the vessel can withstand.
Is there are reason why this cannot be done with a fiber composite instead? Has it been done?
Im trying to design a masonry wall that is simply supported on 3 edges: top, base and right-hand edge. On the left hand edge the will be a large floor to ceiling window. I have assumed that this will be a free edge, but a line load will be imparted on it due to wind acting on the window. Is...
Sorry for this basic/vague question, but when designing a bridge made up of precast concrete segments that are held together by post tensioned tendons how exactly is the structure designed for shear? Specifically the shear between the faces of two adjoining segments. Do you design for the...
Im trying to create a grillage model of a simply supported slab in SAP2000. I have added loads acting at the nodes where transverse and longitudinal members cross/meet, but there appears to be no transfer of load to the transverse members , only the longitudinal. Can anyone explain why this...
