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In order to carryout a lump sump quantity of steel of any structure either it is commercial or residential, what is the lump sum quantity of steel required?

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    What is the lumpsum quantity of steel in residential and commercial building in unit of kg/sqft?

    Lumpsum quantity of steel in residential as well as a commercial building: Here I will tell you the meaning of lumpsum in a simple way, have a look; Meaning Of Lumpsum: The lump-sum is simply a single payment of money which is opposed to a series of payments made over time such as an annuity. The quRead more

    Lumpsum quantity of steel in residential as well as a commercial building:

    Here I will tell you the meaning of lumpsum in a simple way, have a look;

    Meaning Of Lumpsum:

    The lump-sum is simply a single payment of money which is opposed to a series of payments made over time such as an annuity.

    The quantity of steel is different in different structural elements because the load taken by different elements are different.

    • Slab or lintel – 0.7 to 1% (55 to  78.5 kg per metre)
    • Columns – 0.8 to 6% (62.8 to 471 kg per metre cube)

    I hope so your doubt is clear.

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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.

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    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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What is the percentage of stone dust that can be added along with fine aggregate in different designs of concrete (Say M-20)? What is the difference between the concrete with and without dust? Does adding dust helps in increasing/decreasing strength?

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    Difference between concrete with and without dust: The compressive strength of concrete will increase after adding dust in it. Various research shows maximum compressive strength at 60% dust used in concrete. When we talk about workability then dust concrete has low workability as compared to no dusRead more

    Difference between concrete with and without dust:

    The compressive strength of concrete will increase after adding dust in it.

    Various research shows maximum compressive strength at 60% dust used in concrete.

    When we talk about workability then dust concrete has low workability as compared to no dust concrete.  

    I hope so you found my answer more helpful to you.

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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 ...

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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

    1. 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.
    2. 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.
    3. These columns are designed to take vertical load , considering it a compression member.
    4. 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.
    5. 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.
    6. Reinforcement detailing is an important issue in the design of column- beam junction.
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What is the meaning of the defect liability period?

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    Defect Liability period is a particular amount of time given to the contractor after the completion of a project to check if the project is delivered in good shape, whereby if any defects be detected, the contractor is to fix the defect for free during the defect liability period.

    Defect Liability period is a particular amount of time given to the contractor after the completion of a project to check if the project is delivered in good shape, whereby if any defects be detected, the contractor is to fix the defect for free during the defect liability period.

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How to calculate admixture for transporting concrete for long distances to delay setting time in case of long-distance transportation in transit mixers?

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    The admixture which we use in the concrete for delaying its setting time then such type of admixtures are called as retarders. Gypsum is a retarding agent which we add in the cement during its manufacturing process. Gypsum is work as a starting agent as well as it restricts soundness in the cement.Read more

    The admixture which we use in the concrete for delaying its setting time then such type of admixtures are called as retarders.

    Gypsum is a retarding agent which we add in the cement during its manufacturing process.

    Gypsum is work as a starting agent as well as it restricts soundness in the cement.

    Apart from gypsum of various admixtures already listed in some previous post.

    The chemical name of gypsum is calcium sulphate.

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What is the meaning of Soil Reinforcement?

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    Soil reinforcement is the process used to improve the stiffness and the strength of soil using geo-engineering methods.

    Soil reinforcement is the process used to improve the stiffness and the strength of soil using geo-engineering methods.

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Which is effective in terms of costing for G+12 building – RCC or Composite (RCC+Steel)?

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    Hi, To solve this query first you must have to know what is a composite structure and RCC structure. Composite structure building exists when the two different materials are bound together by any means in a very strong manner so that they can act as a single component give a structural point of viewRead more

    Hi, To solve this query first you must have to know what is a composite structure and RCC structure.

    Composite structure building exists when the two different materials are bound together by any means in a very strong manner so that they can act as a single component give a structural point of view.

    Reinforced cement concrete buildings is a composite material but having low tensile strength and ductility which are encountered by the inclusion of reinforcement having higher tensile strength and ductility. Indian forced cement concrete structures reinforcement abound with cement concrete and both the members are really strong and compression and tension.

    So if I concluded for G+ 12 types of painting reinforced cement concrete structures is used because it has very high tensile and ductility property and gives a high resistance against competition and tension also.

    Hope you get the concept.

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