A critical review of the reinforced concrete columns and walls concealing rain water pipe in multistorey buildings
Various problems and deficiencies in the strength and load carrying capacity of the reinforced concrete (RC) walls and columns caused by concealing PVC drain pipes within them have been identified. Alternative methods of positioning the drain pipes outside the columns are proposed. An improved metho...
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| Language: | English |
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Faculty of Civil Engineering
2002
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.utm.my/3769/ http://eprints.utm.my/3769/1/WahidOmar2002_ACriticalReviewoftheReinforced.pdf |
| Summary: | Various problems and deficiencies in the strength and load carrying capacity of the reinforced concrete (RC) walls and columns caused by concealing PVC drain pipes within them have been identified. Alternative methods of positioning the drain pipes outside the columns are proposed. An improved method of the present practice has also been suggested. Finally, the research methodology and investigation of this problem which is presently in progress in the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, has been outlined |
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