Blog posts

7- Approach to Uniform series of compound interest-1/2.

July 15, 2025February 1, 2021 by Maged kamel

Introduction to uniform series of compound interest.

Introduction to the uniform series of compound interest, how we can develop an expression for the uniform series of compound interest with Solved problems

30-Introduction to design of continuous beam, problem 4-15.

October 10, 2024February 1, 2021 by Maged kamel

Design of continuous beam. We have a Detailed design solved problem 4-15 for which it is required to find the lightest W10 for these beams.

1- Easy definition of Sets, set braces, and notations.

July 3, 2025January 30, 2021 by Maged kamel

$Definition of sets, set braces.$

The post includes an introduction to sets, what are set braces?The notations used for an expression of a set, the difference between the whole number and natural number, The symbols used for sets.

14-The Moment of inertia Iy for a triangle.

June 14, 2025January 30, 2021 by Maged kamel

Brief data for post-14-inertia-Find Iy for a triangle

A full estimate of the moment of inertia Iy for any given triangle? the procedure considered the triangle as composed of two right-angle triangles.

3- Solved problem 3-1-Nominal strength of a plate.

October 21, 2024January 29, 2021 by Maged kamel

Solved problem 3-1 for nominal strength, how to estimate the LRFD and ASD tensile nominal strength?two cases will be considered yielding and rupture.

2- Easy approach to solved problems for net area estimation.

September 2, 2024January 28, 2021 by Maged kamel

How to estimate the net area for plate members? solved problems 3-1& 3-2 for plate members, and how to consider the zigzag line of fasteners?

22-Modification to Alignment Chart for Braced Frame.

July 16, 2025January 20, 2021 by Maged kamel

The alignment chart for the sidesway inhibited.

Modification to Alignment chart for the braced frame, the three cases for m modified for the braced frames.

5A- Second solved problem-LU decomposition-3×3 matrix.

October 21, 2025January 20, 2021 by Maged kamel

The second solved problem-LU decomposition for the 3×3 matrices, how to get x,y,z values for three simultaneous equations?

29- Moment redistribution for Continuous steel beams.

April 6, 2025January 20, 2021 by Maged kamel

Introduction to the moment redistribution For Continuous Steel Beams. What are the different types of bending moments for different end conditions and different loading?

1B-Review of AISC table 2-5 for plates.

July 9, 2025January 18, 2021 by Maged kamel

A review of AISC table 2-5 for plates including the differences between CM#14 and CM #15 and a review of table 1-7a for Workable gauges for angles.

21-Solved problem 4-16 for k value using the French equation.

July 12, 2025January 15, 2021 by Maged kamel

Solved problem 4-16 for k of unbraced frame by french equation.

Solved Problem 4-16 For K Factor,by-using-french-equation for the unbraced frame with different end conditions, and how to estimate the k values?

5- First solved problem-LU decomposition for the 3×3 matrix

October 21, 2025January 15, 2021 by Maged kamel

First solved problem-LU decomposition for the 3x3 matrix.

This post illustrates the first solved problem-LU decomposition for the 3×3 matrix. Step by step guide to solve 3 simultaneous equations by the LU method?

4- Easy Introduction to Matrix operations-part-2.

March 22, 2025January 8, 2021 by Maged kamel

Post-4-matrix-Matrix operations part 2-Powers of a matrix.

A discussion of matrix operations-part-2 The operations are powers of matrix & multiplication of 3×3 matrices. Review of the properties of matrix addition.

20-Solved problem 4-16 for k factor for a portal frame.

July 16, 2025January 8, 2021 by Maged kamel

Solved problem 4-16 for the k value for an unbraced frame.

Solved Problem 4-16-part -1 For K Factor, for un-braced frame with different end conditions, and how to estimate the k values for two columns?

1A- Easy introduction to Tension members-part-2.

October 20, 2024January 5, 2021 by Maged kamel

Introduction to post 1A-tension members.

Introduction to Tension members-part 2, how to estimate net area. The definition of net area, net effective area.