This document summarizes earth flows, which are a type of slow-moving landslide. Earth flows involve soil and weathered rock moving downhill like a fluid. They can range from a few square meters to several hectares in size. Earth flows often begin as slumps and do not move very quickly. Areas with clay, fine sand, silt or pyroclastic materials are susceptible to earth flows when the ground becomes saturated with water. Heavy rains, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes can all trigger earth flows. Methods to reduce earth flows include afforestation, reforestation, terracing slopes, covering landslides with impermeable membranes, and draining surface and ground water away from susceptible areas.
Factors affecting the impact of volcanoesNayen Ishak
Factors such as: Types of Volcanic material ejected, The types of eruptions, and geographical location of a place are some of the factors that affect the impact of volcanoes
There are three main types of rocks:
1) Igneous rocks form from solidified magma either below or above the surface.
2) Sedimentary rocks form from compressed and cemented sediment.
3) Metamorphic rocks form from existing igneous or sedimentary rocks that have been altered by heat and pressure.
The document provides information about tides, including what causes tides, the different types of tides, and tidal cycles. It discusses how the gravitational pull of the moon and sun cause tidal bulges in the oceans that result in high and low tides as the earth rotates through these bulges. Most coastal areas experience semi-diurnal tides with two high and two low tides each day, but some locations have diurnal or mixed tides. Spring tides occur during new and full moons when the sun and moon are aligned to produce higher high tides and lower low tides, while neap tides have a smaller tidal range.
This document discusses different types of soils including residual soils, transported soils, and organic soils. Residual soils are formed by weathering of bedrock in place. Transported soils include gravity transported soils like colluvium from landslides, and fluvially transported soils like alluvium deposited by rivers in different environments like braided streams, meandering streams, lakes, and glaciers. Organic soils are formed in wet areas where plant matter accumulates under saturated conditions. The document provides detailed descriptions and examples of each soil type.
This document summarizes earth flows, which are a type of slow-moving landslide. Earth flows involve soil and weathered rock moving downhill like a fluid. They can range from a few square meters to several hectares in size. Earth flows often begin as slumps and do not move very quickly. Areas with clay, fine sand, silt or pyroclastic materials are susceptible to earth flows when the ground becomes saturated with water. Heavy rains, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes can all trigger earth flows. Methods to reduce earth flows include afforestation, reforestation, terracing slopes, covering landslides with impermeable membranes, and draining surface and ground water away from susceptible areas.
Factors affecting the impact of volcanoesNayen Ishak
Factors such as: Types of Volcanic material ejected, The types of eruptions, and geographical location of a place are some of the factors that affect the impact of volcanoes
There are three main types of rocks:
1) Igneous rocks form from solidified magma either below or above the surface.
2) Sedimentary rocks form from compressed and cemented sediment.
3) Metamorphic rocks form from existing igneous or sedimentary rocks that have been altered by heat and pressure.
The document provides information about tides, including what causes tides, the different types of tides, and tidal cycles. It discusses how the gravitational pull of the moon and sun cause tidal bulges in the oceans that result in high and low tides as the earth rotates through these bulges. Most coastal areas experience semi-diurnal tides with two high and two low tides each day, but some locations have diurnal or mixed tides. Spring tides occur during new and full moons when the sun and moon are aligned to produce higher high tides and lower low tides, while neap tides have a smaller tidal range.
This document discusses different types of soils including residual soils, transported soils, and organic soils. Residual soils are formed by weathering of bedrock in place. Transported soils include gravity transported soils like colluvium from landslides, and fluvially transported soils like alluvium deposited by rivers in different environments like braided streams, meandering streams, lakes, and glaciers. Organic soils are formed in wet areas where plant matter accumulates under saturated conditions. The document provides detailed descriptions and examples of each soil type.
This document provides an overview of bridge construction techniques, including:
- The main components of bridges such as the superstructure, bearings, substructure, piers, abutments, and foundation.
- Different types of bridges based on flexibility, form of superstructure, and materials used.
- Different foundation types including shallow foundations like spread and raft foundations, and deep foundations like piles, caissons, and wells.
- Techniques for constructing foundations including box caissons and open caissons.
SIGNS OF OTHER RELATED GEOLOGICAL HAZARDS.pptxFrenzDelaCruz2
The document discusses signs of impending landslides and sinkholes. It identifies several warning signs of landslides, including tension cracks, moving objects like tilted trees, changes in water flow patterns, and sites of previous landslides. Signs of impending sinkholes include tilted trees or fences, new small ponds after rain, cracks in the ground, and structural issues with buildings like cracks in walls or floors. Understanding these signs is important for disaster readiness and risk reduction.
The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in Japan spans the Akashi Strait, connecting Osaka Bay and Harimanada. It has two large towers that support the bridge deck through suspension cables. Several challenges had to be overcome in constructing the bridge, such as strong currents, deep water, and preserving the fishing area. Foundations for the towers were constructed by excavating the seabed 60 meters below water and installing large concrete caissons. Suspension cables composed of steel wires are supported by the towers and anchored on both sides of the strait. The bridge includes damping devices in the towers to counteract vibrations from wind.
This document outlines a lesson plan for a mineral identification lab. Students will work in groups to observe and record the physical properties of mineral samples using tools like a streak plate and hardness test. They will draw and describe the minerals then use a reference chart to identify them by properties. The goal is for students to learn mineral identification skills and understand how physical characteristics are used to distinguish different minerals. As an extension, students could examine a potash sample and research its importance to Saskatchewan's economy and geology.
The document lists various tools and equipment used in science investigations including thermometers, balances, compasses, barometers, graduated cylinders, spring scales, magnifiers, microscopes, petri dishes, safety goggles, collection nets, test tubes, first aid kits, stop watches, aprons, Bunsen burners, journals, hot plates, flasks, meter sticks, telescopes, anemometers, eyedroppers, gloves, and magnets.
Design of prestressed Concrete flat slabs.pdf
The South African Institution of Civil Engineering
Postnet- Suite 81
Private bag X65
Halfway House 1685
South Africa
This Report is intended to serve as a manual of good practice for the design of prestressed concrete flat slabs..
In addition to the recommended procedures, other methods are described for the sake of completeness and to compare
different methods of design.
The Report was produced by a sub-committee of the Joint Structural Division of the South African Institution of Civil
Engineers, and the Institution of Structural Engineers.
PRESTRESSED CONCRETE FLAT SLABS
1.0 Introduction
In 1989 the Structural Division of the South African Institution of Civil Engineers created a sub-committee to examine
the design of prestressed concrete flat slabs. It was found that a certain amount of poor design was prevalent, and the
committee decided to produce a booklet of recommendations for good practice.
The matter was considered especially important because the South African Loading Code was changed with effect from
1990, and the required factor on D.L. is now 1.2, whereas it was previously 1.4. This has the effect of reducing
reinforcement areas, and cracking and deflection require more attention. To make allowance for this, SABS 0100 was
revised, and among other changes, the allowable concrete shear stress was reduced by 10 percent, to lessen the probability
of brittle shear failures.
1.1 Flat Slabs
Flat slabs were originally invented in the USA at the beginning of this century, and there were a number of patented
systems.
The early reinforced concrete flat slabs all had drops, and columns with capitals, and were considered to be the structure
of choice for warehouse construction and heavy loads. Because of the columns capitals and drops, shear was not really a
problem.
Design was based on tests on stresses in reinforcement at working loads, and the early codes required a total moment in
a span of WL2/11.
It was realized that statically a total moment of about WL2/8 was required for equilibrium, (If the column diameter is D,
the statically required moment is (very closely) W(L-2D/3)2/8 where L-2D/3 is the effective span. The difference between
WL2/11 and WL2/8 was attributed to a mystical '2 way action'. In fact it was due partly to tensile stresses in the concrete
and partly to arching effects reducing the measured stress in the reinforcement.
The philosophy, and the empirical coefficients, persisted until the 1950's when the allowable stresses in reinforcement
were increased, limit state design was introduced, and the statically required moment of WL2/8 was introduced into the
codes. This was because it was felt that it was not safe to rely on arching or tensile strength of the concrete. In addition
to the changed moment coefficients, the frame method of analysis was required in certain cases.
1.2 Flat Plates
Flat plates were subsequently developed, with no drops and no column capitals/
Sinkholes are depressions in the ground formed by the dissolution of carbonate rock underground, such as limestone, by groundwater. There are two main types of sinkholes - cover-collapsed sinkholes which form suddenly and cause damage, and cover-subsidence sinkholes which form slowly over time. Sinkholes are more likely to occur in karst terrain where carbonate rock lies close to the surface. Sinkholes can damage infrastructure and property, and mitigation efforts include monitoring areas prone to sinkholes and stabilizing loose soil.
Nearly 71% of Earth's surface is covered by the global ocean. The ocean floor can be divided into four main regions: continental margins, ocean basin floors, and mid-ocean ridges. Continental margins are the zones between continents and ocean basins, and include continental shelves and slopes. Ocean basin floors contain features like abyssal plains, seamounts, and deep-ocean trenches. Mid-ocean ridges are underwater mountain ranges found near the centers of ocean basins where new seafloor is formed through seafloor spreading.
This document provides an overview of bridge construction techniques, including:
- The main components of bridges such as the superstructure, bearings, substructure, piers, abutments, and foundation.
- Different types of bridges based on flexibility, form of superstructure, and materials used.
- Different foundation types including shallow foundations like spread and raft foundations, and deep foundations like piles, caissons, and wells.
- Techniques for constructing foundations including box caissons and open caissons.
SIGNS OF OTHER RELATED GEOLOGICAL HAZARDS.pptxFrenzDelaCruz2
The document discusses signs of impending landslides and sinkholes. It identifies several warning signs of landslides, including tension cracks, moving objects like tilted trees, changes in water flow patterns, and sites of previous landslides. Signs of impending sinkholes include tilted trees or fences, new small ponds after rain, cracks in the ground, and structural issues with buildings like cracks in walls or floors. Understanding these signs is important for disaster readiness and risk reduction.
The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in Japan spans the Akashi Strait, connecting Osaka Bay and Harimanada. It has two large towers that support the bridge deck through suspension cables. Several challenges had to be overcome in constructing the bridge, such as strong currents, deep water, and preserving the fishing area. Foundations for the towers were constructed by excavating the seabed 60 meters below water and installing large concrete caissons. Suspension cables composed of steel wires are supported by the towers and anchored on both sides of the strait. The bridge includes damping devices in the towers to counteract vibrations from wind.
This document outlines a lesson plan for a mineral identification lab. Students will work in groups to observe and record the physical properties of mineral samples using tools like a streak plate and hardness test. They will draw and describe the minerals then use a reference chart to identify them by properties. The goal is for students to learn mineral identification skills and understand how physical characteristics are used to distinguish different minerals. As an extension, students could examine a potash sample and research its importance to Saskatchewan's economy and geology.
The document lists various tools and equipment used in science investigations including thermometers, balances, compasses, barometers, graduated cylinders, spring scales, magnifiers, microscopes, petri dishes, safety goggles, collection nets, test tubes, first aid kits, stop watches, aprons, Bunsen burners, journals, hot plates, flasks, meter sticks, telescopes, anemometers, eyedroppers, gloves, and magnets.
Design of prestressed Concrete flat slabs.pdf
The South African Institution of Civil Engineering
Postnet- Suite 81
Private bag X65
Halfway House 1685
South Africa
This Report is intended to serve as a manual of good practice for the design of prestressed concrete flat slabs..
In addition to the recommended procedures, other methods are described for the sake of completeness and to compare
different methods of design.
The Report was produced by a sub-committee of the Joint Structural Division of the South African Institution of Civil
Engineers, and the Institution of Structural Engineers.
PRESTRESSED CONCRETE FLAT SLABS
1.0 Introduction
In 1989 the Structural Division of the South African Institution of Civil Engineers created a sub-committee to examine
the design of prestressed concrete flat slabs. It was found that a certain amount of poor design was prevalent, and the
committee decided to produce a booklet of recommendations for good practice.
The matter was considered especially important because the South African Loading Code was changed with effect from
1990, and the required factor on D.L. is now 1.2, whereas it was previously 1.4. This has the effect of reducing
reinforcement areas, and cracking and deflection require more attention. To make allowance for this, SABS 0100 was
revised, and among other changes, the allowable concrete shear stress was reduced by 10 percent, to lessen the probability
of brittle shear failures.
1.1 Flat Slabs
Flat slabs were originally invented in the USA at the beginning of this century, and there were a number of patented
systems.
The early reinforced concrete flat slabs all had drops, and columns with capitals, and were considered to be the structure
of choice for warehouse construction and heavy loads. Because of the columns capitals and drops, shear was not really a
problem.
Design was based on tests on stresses in reinforcement at working loads, and the early codes required a total moment in
a span of WL2/11.
It was realized that statically a total moment of about WL2/8 was required for equilibrium, (If the column diameter is D,
the statically required moment is (very closely) W(L-2D/3)2/8 where L-2D/3 is the effective span. The difference between
WL2/11 and WL2/8 was attributed to a mystical '2 way action'. In fact it was due partly to tensile stresses in the concrete
and partly to arching effects reducing the measured stress in the reinforcement.
The philosophy, and the empirical coefficients, persisted until the 1950's when the allowable stresses in reinforcement
were increased, limit state design was introduced, and the statically required moment of WL2/8 was introduced into the
codes. This was because it was felt that it was not safe to rely on arching or tensile strength of the concrete. In addition
to the changed moment coefficients, the frame method of analysis was required in certain cases.
1.2 Flat Plates
Flat plates were subsequently developed, with no drops and no column capitals/
Sinkholes are depressions in the ground formed by the dissolution of carbonate rock underground, such as limestone, by groundwater. There are two main types of sinkholes - cover-collapsed sinkholes which form suddenly and cause damage, and cover-subsidence sinkholes which form slowly over time. Sinkholes are more likely to occur in karst terrain where carbonate rock lies close to the surface. Sinkholes can damage infrastructure and property, and mitigation efforts include monitoring areas prone to sinkholes and stabilizing loose soil.
Nearly 71% of Earth's surface is covered by the global ocean. The ocean floor can be divided into four main regions: continental margins, ocean basin floors, and mid-ocean ridges. Continental margins are the zones between continents and ocean basins, and include continental shelves and slopes. Ocean basin floors contain features like abyssal plains, seamounts, and deep-ocean trenches. Mid-ocean ridges are underwater mountain ranges found near the centers of ocean basins where new seafloor is formed through seafloor spreading.