Creep, stress relaxation and shrinkage are different concepts but easily confused

there is a different set of design rules for plain concrete

The principle of durability design is to slow down the damage process sufficiently so that the reinforced concrete sustains the damage

Utilising plastic hinges can tap out fuller potential of the structure and achieve an economic design

This post is a study note based on various sources rather than professional advice, and may not be reflective of the most up-to-date...

Taking concrete as linear-elastic in both compression and tension is like treating it as metal and can lead to over-dosage of reinforcement.

the designer must bear in mind the downside of large diameter reinforcement, which is explained in this blog post.

This blog post outlines the overall fire engineering approach and touches on some basic principles.

The quality control measures put into place are essentially mitigation measures to deal with the risk of failure of compliance to the design

the membrane is a delicate thing and requires a lot of careful detailing and handling.

How to specify concrete cover

summarises how concrete deteriorate in plain language and practical measures to make it durable.

Reliability is the consistency in performance. This is typically a much desired thing generally in life

Have you ever wondered, why have we chosen 28 days strength as a basis for concrete design? This blog post answers this question and...

I believe it is essential for engineers to develop the habit of zooming out from their routine designs and re-think at a higher level of...

More details on creep and shrinkage

Creep and shrinkage are two long-term properties of concrete. This blog post help designers gain a deeper understanding of both

this one goes on further to touch on the stiffness of concrete and the simplified relationships for cross-sectional design.

This blog post aims to have a step-by-step anatomy of the stress-strain curve of concrete and clarify every detail and assumption

All concrete naturally cracks, regardless of whether it is desirable or not, and regardless of measures that you may choose to adopt, in...