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Sir, Can we place column in the clear span of a beam without mid column support as shown in the figure. I was ...
What is the moisture content limits in plastered walls before we take up the painting work?
Moisture readings must be taken to assure that not more than 12% moisture content is in the plaster prior to the application of any coating.
Moisture readings must be taken to assure that not more than 12% moisture content is in the plaster prior to the application of any coating.
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Why are Concrete roads preferred over Asphalt Road?
The concrete roads are preferred over asphalt road because Concrete roads are long-lasting around the 20-40 year lifespan. It is also recycled after crushing into gravels, so It cost nothing or very little cost. It creates less environmental pollution than an asphalt road. High load and pressure resRead more
The concrete roads are preferred over asphalt road because Concrete roads are long-lasting around the 20-40 year lifespan.
It is also recycled after crushing into gravels, so It cost nothing or very little cost.
It creates less environmental pollution than an asphalt road.
High load and pressure resistance.
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What is the difference between Grit and Aggregate?
Aggregates less than size 6mm is called as Grit, while agg's more than 6mm in size is termed as Kapchi. Words Grit & Kapchi instead of Aggregates are normally used in Asphalt road works rather than in cement concrete works. In cement concrete mix, you can use Grit as a part of fine aggregates orRead more
Aggregates less than size 6mm is called as Grit, while agg’s more than 6mm in size is termed as Kapchi. Words Grit & Kapchi instead of Aggregates are normally used in Asphalt road works rather than in cement concrete works. In cement concrete mix, you can use Grit as a part of fine aggregates or Coarse Sand.
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The most average time to build a multi family house which varies the number of units in a building. In 2014 building the twenty or more units took near about 15 months to complete from the time of obtaining permits. And properties with 10 to 19 units physically finished in 13.6 months whereas 5 to 9Read more
The most average time to build a multi family house which varies the number of units in a building.
In 2014 building the twenty or more units took near about 15 months to complete from the time of obtaining permits. And properties with 10 to 19 units physically finished in 13.6 months whereas 5 to 9 unit building came in at 11.5 months.
The average time from permits to start does not follow the same pattern with respect to property size. Properties with 10 to 19 units had the longest average waiting period.
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What are the responsibilities of a construction manager?
The following roles or responsibility should have in construction manager are:- Review work on daily basis Meet contractual condition of performance Review the project in depth Take out the estimate of whole project Schedule activity according to time limit of project Prepare internal and external rRead more
The following roles or responsibility should have in construction manager are:-
While constructing long embankment (appx 4 km) in multiple layers of 300mm depth, what shall be spacing of core cutter samples to ensure adequate dry density measurement.
Hi, There are not any specific criteria for the spacing of sample taken, and the decision is purely based upon site civil engineers and various criteria of soils and on observations. if you found soil which is less compacted or even is created then take samples for observation and check the bulk denRead more
Hi, There are not any specific criteria for the spacing of sample taken, and the decision is purely based upon site civil engineers and various criteria of soils and on observations. if you found soil which is less compacted or even is created then take samples for observation and check the bulk density of soil and moisture content. Please refer to the following article for details about core cutter method and its applications: Link: https://test.theconstructor.org/geotechnical/dry-density-of-soil-by-core-cutter-method/2680/
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Yes, you can do that. These are called hung columns. These are columns, having no foundation/ footing, rest over beams, or slabs. These are also termed as hanging columns/ floating column. They can not transfer load directly to the foundation or footing. Load from these columns is the point load onRead more
- Yes, you can do that. These are called hung columns. These are columns, having no foundation/ footing, rest over beams, or slabs. These are also termed as hanging columns/ floating column.
- They can not transfer load directly to the foundation or footing. Load from these columns is the point load on the beam over which it rests.These beams are generally deep beam need high percentage of reinforcement, also termed as transfer beam. Load is transferred through the transfer beam to the supporting columns, ultimately to the foundation.
- These columns are designed to take vertical load , considering it a compression member.
- These are abundantly provided to get more space in the ground floor to keep provisions for parking, conference hall, architectural requirement , banquet hall in hotels, commercial building etc.These are also provided in intermediate floor for the similar purpose.
- These columns are designed for vertical load only. In earthquake prone areas these may prove unsafe. If at all provided, they will not take lateral forces, all seismic forces shall be taken by the main columns supporting the transfer beam.
- Reinforcement detailing is an important issue in the design of column- beam junction.
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