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Trigonometry Basics for Engineering Students

TRIGONOMETRY FORMULAS Trigonometry is a field of mathematics dealing with particular angle functions and their application to computations. There are six fundamental trigonometric ratios that are utilized in all trigonometric formulae. These ratios are also known as trigonometric functions since they make extensive use of trigonometry formulae. Sine, cosine, secant, cosecant, tangent, and cotangent are […]

Construction Methodologies

Kilometer Post in Highway Engineering

For those who are unfamiliar, kilometer post are the upright cement poles that are typically yellow and are located along the side of the road. They are common in the provinces, particularly on national highways such as the Pan-Philippine Highway, which stretches across the Philippines. Most of us were unaware of the actual purpose of

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Types of Slabs in Building Construction

SLAB REINFORCEMENT DETAIL One way Slab – These types of slab are when twice the shorter span is less than the longer span, it is considered a one-way slab. It is called a one-way slab because it will bend in one direction only. (along a short span) The following figures represent the simple steps and rules

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