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Learn 5 civil engineering concepts today
A fresh set every day. Short, practical, and written the way it actually matters on site.
Plinth Beam
A beam at plinth level tying columns together above the footing.
On siteIt spreads wall load and stops columns displacing independently during ground movement.
Shear Force
Internal force acting parallel to a section, trying to slice it.
On siteIt peaks at supports, which is exactly where stirrups are tightened up.
Live Load
Movable, variable loads from occupancy, furniture and people.
On siteIS 875 Part 2 fixes the values by use — residential, office and storage differ sharply.
Silica Fume
An ultrafine pozzolan that fills voids between cement grains.
On siteGives very high strength and low permeability. Essential to most high-performance mixes.
Curing
Keeping concrete moist and at a stable temperature while it gains strength.
On siteStopping curing early can cost 30% or more of the design strength. It is free and routinely skipped.
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