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4- How to round numbers to Decimal points? perfect guide

January 18, 2026March 10, 2021 by Maged kamel

Different subjects are include, How to round numbers?

How to round numbers, what are the different types of rounding? rounding decimals, round to significant figures, round to nearest whole numbers.

9- Easy introduction to the different types of Assets.

January 25, 2026March 8, 2021 by Maged kamel

Discussion of the different types of Assets

The different types of assets, the difference, and current assets. Other items were included like depreciation, useful life, Salvage value, per annum.

7- A solved problem 12-1 for bearing connections.

January 22, 2026March 8, 2021 by Maged kamel

Brief illustration -post 7-bearing types connections

Solved problem 12-1. it is required to estimate the design strength of a bearing type connection. All the values of nominal loads due to failure modes are estimated.

7- Solved problem for design strength of tension member.

September 3, 2024March 8, 2021 by Maged kamel

brief illustration for post-7 tension.

A solved problem 3-6 for determining the LRFD and ASD tensile design strength for W section, the shear lag is discussed through the solved problem 3-6.

25-Stiffness reduction factor for inelastic columns.

November 24, 2025March 8, 2021 by Maged kamel

Stiffness reduction factor for inelastic columns.

Stiffness Reduction Factor for inelastic columns, step-by-step explanation, and introduction to the Tangent modulus of elasticity.

34- Easy approach to the Plastic moment for continuous beam

December 2, 2025March 8, 2021 by Maged kamel

Brief description -post 34 -steel beam-plastic moment for continuous beam

How to estimate the plastic moment for Continuous beam of three equal spans? The first method is by using the Lower bound theorem.

8c-Arithmetic Gradient-part 2 in the Economy.

July 8, 2025March 5, 2021 by Maged kamel

A solved problem for Arithmetic gradient.

In the post, arithmetic gradient-part 2, there is a solved problem 4-8 where it is required to find in terms of I%,n, G.

33a- Introduction to lower bound and uniqueness theorem.

June 15, 2025March 1, 2021 by Maged kamel

Brief description -post 33a -steel beam-lower bound and uniqueness theorem

Definitions of the lower bound and uniqueness theorem, what are the main differences between all of these theorems?