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Civil Engineering Made Simple

Civil Engineering Made Simple

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Civil Engineering Made Simple is a podcast that simplifies key civil engineering concepts by summarizing important topics and ideas from well-known civil engineering books.
Each episode breaks down a specific subject in a clear and easy way, making it useful for students, beginners, and anyone who wants to understand civil engineering without complications.
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  • Design Of Reinforced Concrete Structures (Volume 1)
    Feb 4 2026
    A comprehensive guide to the structural design of reinforced concrete, specifically focusing on the principles and applications within the Egyptian Code of Practice. The authors examine the mechanical properties of materials like concrete and steel while detailing analysis methods for various beam configurations, including singly and doubly reinforced sections. Beyond basic flexure, the text addresses complex structural behaviors such as shear, torsion, and bond development, utilizing both theoretical truss models and practical design charts. Step-by-step integrated design examples demonstrate how to calculate loads and detail reinforcement for simple and continuous systems. Ultimately, the work serves as a technical manual for mastering limit states design in modern concrete construction.

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    14 mins
  • Design of Prestressed Concrete
    Feb 3 2026
    A comprehensive guide to the design and analysis of prestressed concrete, focusing on balancing structural efficiency with long-term performance. It explains how prestressing forces improve the economy of beams and slabs, while emphasizing that excessive initial tension can lead to problematic camber or shortening. The material details rigorous serviceability limit states, offering specific methodologies to control deflection and cracking under various loading conditions. It also contrasts international building codes, such as ACI 318 and BS 8110, regarding load factors, material properties, and ultimate strength calculations. Furthermore, the text addresses specialized topics like friction losses, anchorage zone stresses, and the behavior of post-tensioned floor systems. Ultimately, these excerpts serve as a practical framework for engineers to determine optimal section sizes and tendon profiles for durable concrete structures.

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    16 mins
  • Sound Isolation and Noise Control in Steel Buildings
    Feb 2 2026
    A comprehensive framework for managing acoustical environments within steel-framed structures. It outlines fundamental physics of sound, including how noise propagates through airborne and structure-borne paths, while defining key metrics like Sound Transmission Class (STC) and Noise Criteria (NC). The text offers practical strategies for enhancing sound isolation through material selection, such as using mass, decoupling, and damping techniques in wall and floor assemblies. Furthermore, it details various building codes and standards applicable to offices, hospitals, and residential spaces to ensure occupant privacy and comfort. The guide also addresses the mitigation of mechanical equipment vibration and external noise sources to maintain quiet interiors. Ultimately, these resources serve as a road map for architects and engineers to integrate effective noise control into the early stages of building design.

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    15 mins
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