Spread Footing
Spread footing is constructed to create a stable foundation for columns and walls and it is used to deliver and transfer the load of the structure to the earth. The load-bearing foundation base is …
Structure
Stepped Footing
The stepped footing was popular in the past but is now obsolete, it is also called as stepped footing. A straightforward method of isolated footing that is used over the soil with little bearing …
Difference between Condo and Apartment
The condo is a residential area or building where the actual unit is privately held by the individual who eventually becomes the building’s landlord while the apartment is a rental home that is typically …
Difference between Moment Frame and Braced Frame
In braced frames, the columns and beams are often oriented orthogonally in both the elevation and the plan using a pinned connection that doesn’t transfer moments whereas moment frame is an arrangement of a …
Skeleton Frame
A skeleton frame is a method of frame structure that is widely used in multi-story building construction. It features a network or system of columns and supporting beams that carry loads to the building’s …
