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What are the functions of earth retaining walls, boundary walls, load-bearing walls, and non-load-bearing walls?
DevilAVRT
Functions of earth retaining walls Flexibility to accommodate high differential settlement and several feet of total settlement Bearing pressure is distributed over a wide foundation area Extreme wall heights can be achieved Extreme loads can be carried (bridge abutment footings, cranes) High resistRead more
Functions of earth retaining walls
Functions of load bearing walls
Functions of non-load bearing walls
See lessWhy is Traverse Surveying used in Road Projects?
DevilAVRT
Generally, there are two types of traverse surveys. Open and closed traverse. And we can use open traverse for road construction. Open traverse surveys may extend for long distances without the opportunity to check the accuracy of the ongoing work. That's why we can use and prefer open traverse
Generally, there are two types of traverse surveys.
Open and closed traverse.
And we can use open traverse for road construction.
Open traverse surveys may extend for long distances without the opportunity to check the accuracy of the ongoing work. That’s why we can use and prefer open traverse
See lessHow to repair Honeycombs in Column?
Preet Chovatiya
For repairing Honeycomb in Concrete you have follow below procedure:- 1. Remove all loose aggregate and concrete particles with the help of wire brush. 2. Now clean the surface finer and remove all particles. 3. Let the surface dry and well and now apply chemi-fix glue on the area. 4. Now mix the coRead more
For repairing Honeycomb in Concrete you have follow below procedure:-
1. Remove all loose aggregate and concrete particles with the help of wire brush.
2. Now clean the surface finer and remove all particles.
3. Let the surface dry and well and now apply chemi-fix glue on the area.
4. Now mix the concrete grout with white cement and water as per requirement.
5. Now apply the paste into the affected area and fill all Honeycomb completely.
See lessWhat are Refractory Bricks and mention it’s types?
Preet Chovatiya
Refractory Bricks are ceramic material that normally used for high-temperature environments because of their decent insulator and flammability property. They are used for the construction of kilns, furnaces, and other high temperature subjected structures. Types of Refractory Bricks:- Chromite refraRead more
Refractory Bricks are ceramic material that normally used for high-temperature environments because of their decent insulator and flammability property.
They are used for the construction of kilns, furnaces, and other high temperature subjected structures.
Types of Refractory Bricks:-
- Chromite refractory brick
- Silica refractory brick
- Fire clay bricks
- High alumina refractory bricks
- Magnetite refractory brick
See lessWhat are the Defects in the Painting?
Preet Chovatiya
The below painting defects we generally see on the field are: 1. Chalking We can prevent it by not mixing undercoat with finishes. 2. Brush marks We can prevent brush marks by applying paint at recommend viscosity and as possible as quick. 3. Sagging We can prevent sagging by rolling the thick patchRead more
The below painting defects we generally see on the field are:
1. Chalking
We can prevent it by not mixing undercoat with finishes.
2. Brush marks
We can prevent brush marks by applying paint at recommend viscosity and as possible as quick.
3. Sagging
We can prevent sagging by rolling the thick patches also and adequately by avoiding thinning of the paint.
See lessWhat are the properties of good building stones?
Preet Chovatiya
The following properties you should check or take care of good building stone are: 1. Hardness 2. Appearance 3. Strength 4. Toughness 5. Durability 6. Dressing 7. Specific Gravity 8. Absorption Capacity
The following properties you should check or take care of good building stone are:
1. Hardness
2. Appearance
3. Strength
4. Toughness
5. Durability
6. Dressing
7. Specific Gravity
8. Absorption Capacity
See lessWhat are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Robo sand?
Kuldeep Singh
Advantages of Robo sand or m sand are : No or near zero impurities. Controlled gradation of particles. Hence, no wastage. No over sized particles or shingles, stones and pebbles. Generally dry, so doesn't fiddle with the concrete mix proportions. Higher concrete compressive strength achieved. Zero sRead more
Advantages of Robo sand or m sand are :
There aren’t many disadvantages of Robo sand unless the manufacturer is not much into quality control. They may be :
- There is a possibility of hard soil or hard clay strata crushed along with the desired rock.
- Often murrum boulder is also present. It gets crushed into finer particles and disturbs the mix design, workability and setting times of concrete.
See lesswhen to reject ready mixed concrete on-site according to its strengths?
Madeh Izat Hamakareem
Please have a look at the following article regarding quality control of ready mix in the field. https://test.theconstructor.org/practical-guide/inspection-testing-ready-mix-concrete/25716/
Please have a look at the following article regarding quality control of ready mix in the field.
https://test.theconstructor.org/practical-guide/inspection-testing-ready-mix-concrete/25716/
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