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Why is the concrete cube tested for weight before compression test?
Latest Answer: The basic reason for the weight calculation is to check for density
as if the prescribed density is not the same as the density as calculated from
the weight calculated then the compression test is not useful to do as the
concrete cannot be used for building ...
Read Answers (3) | Asked by : jraman
Bending Moment
SBC Value
The total load proposed on the platform is 40kN/m2. and the plan is 17ft
width, 30ft length. What should be the thickness of the beam, slab? The
platform is for a compactor.
View Question | Asked by : ntayethein1751964
4-Lane Expressway
How many layers are required for a 4-lane Expressway in general? What are
they?
Latest Answer: There are 4 layers.1.) Bitumen layer2.) Concrete3.) Metal bed4.)
Gravel ...
Read Answers (2) | Asked by : venkatcvl
Compaction Measure
How to measure the compaction in high way base and sub-base and please
inform what are the new techniques to measure compaction?
Latest Answer: Sand Replacement ...
Read Answers (1) | Asked by : basitbhutto
Open Foundation
Steel Piling
What is the Difference between G.I and M.S steel and what is mixing
component?
View Question | Asked by : PRABHU PONSUBBU
PCC
Soil Mechanics
Workability of Concrete
What can be the slump value in the case of following members as per IS
recommendations1. Slab2. Beam3. Column4. Dam
Latest Answer: Slab-90mmBeam-80mmColumn-95 mmDam-110 -130mmNow-a-days
people are using zero slump concrete (slumpless concrete) in dams ...
Read Answers (2) | Asked by : janakcivilengg
What is the method and means for concreting in water logged area?
Latest Answer: By Trimmi Pipe Method. ...
Read Answers (1) | Asked by : janakcivilengg
Concrete Cube
The size of concrete cube is 150mm x 150mm x 150mm as per Indian Standards.
Why?
View Question | Asked by : gchhawsaria
Cement Test
What is the volume of mould in VICAT's Apparatus for cement test as per Indian
Standards.
Latest Answer: This test is conducted to determine the percentage of water
required for preparing cement test.* The volume of mould required is 300gm of
cement and 30% by weight or 90gm of water is added to it. these ingredients
are mixed thoroughly.* Thus the required ...
Read Answers (1) | Asked by : gchhawsaria
Why is the grade of PPC cement is not mentiond or defined as per Indian
Standard" IS 1489-1991.
Latest Answer: Portlandland Pozolana Cement is manufactured by blending a
mixure of ordinary Portland Cement and Pozolana material such as fly ash not
less than 15% by weight of cement. The finess of PPC will be greater than
OPC. ...
Read Answers (3) | Asked by : gchhawsaria
Laying Foundation
Design Mix
Building Cracks
What causes cracks in a building? What is the lasting solution to stop the
cracks. the cracks show on the beam and block wall
Latest Answer: In walls1. Shear cracks 2. Settlement cracksTo overcome these
created cracks use 1. Filling adhesive materials. 2. If the crack is exceed 2mm
then use chicken net or polymer strips.In beams1. Design calculation failure. 2.
Sagging failureTo overcome ...
Read Answers (1) | Asked by : morbrasconsult
Design Mix
Rolling Constant
Inverted T-Beam
Laying Foundation
Outline step by step procedure of laying the foundation.
Latest Answer: First we have to prepare the work spot then it should be
consolidated with water and then the bearing capacity should be checked p.c.c
should be layed and toughly compacted then the reinforcement should be fixed
to the correct position. ...
Read Answers (1) | Asked by : swetcha2
if a tall structure subjected to only dead load and live load. there is no
earthquake or wind load on the structure.a)settlement in internal
structureb)settlement in external structurec)differential
settlementd)none.and
Latest Answer: It will exert differential settlement. ...
Read Answers (2) | Asked by : s_kr_narang
Soil foundations
What are the types of foundations used for different kinds of Soil?
Latest Answer: Basically there are two type of foundations according their depths
a. Shallow foundations b. Deep foundations Shallow foundations are the
foundation which are not at greater depths and deeper foundations are the
foundations at greater depths. According ...
Read Answers (1) | Asked by : bestrcsekhar
Location on a site
Trilateration
R E on paving
Blended Cement
What is the minimum length of the wall after which expansion joint is to be provided?
Latest Answer: Minimum length of concrete wall for providing the expansion joint
is 30 meter as per British Standard. ...
Read Answers (5) | Asked by : vishal ranjan verma
What are the differences between pc-dmis and camio studio. can someone also tell me which is
recommended?
What are the differences between pc-dmis and camio studio. can someone also
tell me which is recommended?
We are looking into camio and we need to see if it is worth the investment.
Read Answers (1) | Asked by : cmwatson78
Latest Answer: Shear walls withstand the lateral and direct loads of a building
such as live, dead and earthquake loads. It acts like columns of a building. The
walls of staircases, elevators used to be shear walls in order to minimize the
columns. ...
Read Answers (2) | Asked by : lokesh
Latest Answer: the bearing capacity of the soil is the ultimate resistance of the
soil to overburden pressure. ...
Read Answers (4) | Asked by : sudip maharana
What are the duties and responsibilities of a site engineer at the oil refinery rehabilitation?
Latest Answer: first to check the site plan.and mention the site area then check
the soil bearing capacity.chek the site earth level.and prepare the level
chart.approved from consultant and take site order.start the earth work as
drawing.check total dimention and design. ...
Read Answers (1) | Asked by : Ricardo Valencia Jr
What is the minimum distance allowed between a building and a parking lot area ? Does the
size of
What is the minimum distance allowed between a building and a parking lot
area ? Does the size of the structure or lot size need to be taken into account?
View Question | Asked by : Paul Hand
What is mean by super structure?what are all the new civil construction
materials?what is the new concepts using in civil work?what is new trend
building structure?what is the next generation building construction and
structures,building materials?
Read Answers (5) | Asked by : sundar
Latest Answer: Concrete Pre Casted Bridges are best for building bridges. ...
Read Answers (2) | Asked by : Jimmy Albertson
Power grids in two adjacent states(A&B) are interconnected. Can power grid in state A can be
represented
Power grids in two adjacent states(A&B) are interconnected. Can power grid in
state A can be represented by Thevenin Equivalent Circuit. If not Why
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Are you good at detailing and explain about the project you have worked on detailing.
Latest Answer: I was working in L & T Chiyoda, India. I was working on Canadian
Project of B.A.energy Industrial company. I was doing equipment foundation,
equipment supporting structures, pump foundation, pipe rack, pipe stanchion,
operating stages, civil pipe support, ...
Read Answers (3) | Asked by : CivilGuru
Are you comfortable with formal design concepts in the home furnishings area?
View Question | Asked by : CivilGuru
Latest Answer: I have used CAD - 2004 with 2D/3D. It is very easy in new coming
versions. In 2007 version there are much new commands included. ...
Read Answers (1) | Asked by : CivilGuru
What is coping?
Latest Answer: The soil whose bearing capacity is low, this type of soil is know as
soft soil, followings are the types of foundations which is used for construction
on soft soil. 1. Pile foundations 2. Raft foundations 3. Under reemed pile
foundation (specialy ...
Read Answers (3) | Asked by : CivilGuru
Latest Answer: Pile foundation is one type of deep foundation. It is used where
soil having low bearing capacity respect to load coming on structure or the the
stresses developed due to Eq cannot be accommodated by shallow foundation
due to size restriction.Major ...
Read Answers (5) | Asked by : CivilGuru
Latest Answer: Large scale projects because we can learn to manage and handle
various activities in stipulated timeframe thus enhancing our managerial skills.
...
Read Answers (3) | Asked by : CivilGuru
What is stagging?
Latest Answer: Stagging is temperary working platform for shuttering and masonry
work. ...
Read Answers (1) | Asked by : CivilGuru
Latest Answer: The masonry which is constructed with two more combination of
materials, like stone facing and brick backing, stone facing and concrete
backing etc.Bonding of masonry is same as ordinary masonry using cement
mortar, lime mortar etc. ...
Read Answers (2) | Asked by : CivilGuru