Category: Civil Engineering
Calculation of Storm Water Runoff
Welcome to the Rainwater Runoff Calculation Tool! This tool helps you calculate how much rainwater will run off different types of surfaces. This is important for designing good drainage systems, preventing floods, and managing stormwater in cities and towns. The tool asks for the area of different surfaces like concrete, asphalt, gravel, soil, and grass.…
Vertical Vessel Foundation Design Guidelines
First, for a static equipment foundation, view its general arrangement drawings (GA drawings) and understand that equipment is supported on the concrete foundation, the elevated steel structure, or the steel skid. If it is not clear from the provided GA drawings, then ask the vendor to clarify. Here, we discuss the foundation design of static…
Septic Tank Depth Calculator
This septic tank depth calculator is a valuable tool for determining the proper size and depth of a septic tank. Users can accurately estimate the volume of their septic tank by inputting essential parameters such as the number of people in the household, average water usage per person per day, and the required retention time…
Excavation Quantity Calculator for Square & Rectangular Footing
The Excavation Quantity Calculator estimates the volume of earth needed for footings. It helps with project planning and resource management. To use the calculator, input the number of footings, their length, width, depth, and the excavation angle. The tool calculates the volume for each footing and provides the total excavation quantity. The calculator uses a…
Calculate Steel Reinforcement Quantity in Kg & lb
The calculator shared in this post efficiently computes the weight of reinforcement in both kilograms and pounds. Just type in how many bars you have and how long they are in meters, and it will do the rest for you. Bar diameter is mentioned in # and mm as per ACI standard sizes and selected…
Water Tank Size Calculator
Our Water Tank Size Calculator will simplify the calculation process for you. With just a few simple inputs, you can quickly determine the optimal dimensions for your tank. To get started, enter the required tank capacity in US gallons. Next, specify the depth or height of the tank you have in mind. Finally, choose between…
SWG Steel PlateThickness in mm and inch & their Weight/Area
In Steel Structural design we often see steel plate thickness in SWG gauge or BWG gauge. However, we need plate thickness in mm or inches for their weight calculation. Below is the table in which plate thickness in mm and inches corresponding to their SWG are shown. Moreover, Weight /Area in kg/m2 and lb/ft2 is…
Quantity Estimation Through Excel Sheet
In construction projects, precise estimation is crucial for successful execution. It facilitates procuring the right materials, managing resources efficiently, and preventing delays or cost overruns. Various methods are adopted for quantity estimation in the construction industries, each with advantages and limitations. These methods range from traditional manual estimation to software tools and advanced building modeling…
Design Of Reinforced Concrete Beam as per ACI 318m Code
Nowadays, structure analysis and design are performed by using software. In the software, we analyze and design the structure as a frame instead of a separate structural element (i.e. slab, beam, and column), and, get the most accurate result in the minimum time. However, to interpret the design result, a designer must have a complete…
Adequacy Check for Singly Reinforced Concrete Beam
Sometimes we need to check the existing structure strength, which is called an adequacy check. In the adequacy check, we checked that the existing structural element is capable against the applied loading. The applied load can be the same as the designed load or enhanced due to several reasons. This sheet is prepared for adequacy…
Designing Procedure of Slab through Moment Coefficient Method
This article briefly explains the structural design of slabs using the moment coefficient method. Before starting the design, the structure designer completes the following tasks: Here: Design Procedure of One-way Slab (Ly/Lx > 2) when Ly/Lx > 2, the slab is designed as a one-way slab. In one-way slabs, loads are distributed in the longer…
Quantity Estimation of Pad Foundation
This sheet is prepared for the estimation of the quantity of pad-type foundations. It saves you time in calculating the estimated quantity of Pad Foundation. The sheet is attached below for your use, Please use it and share your experience and comments if any;
Properties of Coarse Aggregates and Fine Sand that Effects the Strength Of Concrete
Concrete is a composite material composed of aggregates, cement, and water, therefore strength of concrete depends on the considered ratio and properties of all these ingredients. However, in this article,we will discuss the properties of coarse aggregates and fine sand, which affect concrete strength. PROPERTIES OF COARSE AGGREGATES Coarse aggregates are those granular particles which…
Basic Design of Isolated Footing
An individual footing that transfers loads from a single column/pedestal to the soil is known as “Isolated Footing”. Isolated Footing may be rectangular, square, or circular. Following are the steps involved in the design of “Isolated Footing”: Calculation of Applied Loads Calculate Loads acting on the footing. Which can be; Determination of Footing Area Determine…