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What is the purpose of soil sample soaked in water 7days in the CBR Test?

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    CBR test is done in construction materials laboratories to evaluate the strength of soil subgrades and base course materials. The purpose of soil sample soaked in water for 7days is to find out the strength of the sample after soaking continuously in water. The effective CBR should be 75% .

    CBR test is done in construction materials laboratories to evaluate the strength of soil subgrades and base course materials.

    The purpose of soil sample soaked in water for 7days is to find out the strength of the sample after soaking continuously in water. The effective CBR should be 75% .

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In construction Project, What is the meaning of the term Float?

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    In construction project, float or slack is the amount of time that a task in a project network can be delayed without causing a delay to: 1.subsequent tasks ("free float"). 2.project completion date ("total float").

    In construction project, float or slack is the amount of time that a task in a project network can be delayed without causing a delay to:

    1.subsequent tasks (“free float”).
    2.project completion date (“total float”).

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Can Infrared thermography be used to inspect cracks in a building?

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    Can Infrared thermography be used to inspect cracks in a building?

    Basically, infrared thermography is one of the non-destructive technique that measures the radiation emitted by bodies in the thermal infrared band of the electromagnetic spectrum.S Formation of cracks due to anomalies in the coating material or associated with the substrate elements. The diagnosisRead more

    Basically, infrared thermography is one of the non-destructive technique that measures the radiation emitted by bodies in the thermal infrared band of the electromagnetic spectrum.S

    • Formation of cracks due to anomalies in the coating material or associated with the substrate elements.
    • The diagnosis needs to establish the causes of cracks and identify the existing topography as well as the degree of damage.
    • The study indicates a strong dependence on the variations of surface temperature and sun incidence with no agreement about the criteria regarding the best time to make the thermographic inspection in day or night
    • The use of thermography to study cracks, detachment, and humidity are still being performed on an experimental basis.
    • Thermography is used to observe the location of cracks
    • Nowadays, the weather conditions in the country where the studies are being performed are an important variable in the process and results since they involve differentiation of heat flux for each study.
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What is the capital cost that must be considered for a Project?

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    Capital costs are fixed, one time expenses incurred on the purchase of land, buildings, construction and equipment used in the production of goods or in the rendering of services. In other words it is the total cost needed to bring a project to a commercially operable status.

    Capital costs are fixed, one time expenses incurred on the purchase of land, buildings, construction and equipment used in the production of goods or in the rendering of services. In other words it is the total cost needed to bring a project to a commercially operable status.

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Dear All, What is the difference between Additional works and Extra works?

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    Assume one work is awarded to a contractor on item rate basis. During the execution of work, the necessity arises to do some works which are not given in the contract, but the contractor has been requested to carry out such works and payment will be made after supplemental rates and agreement are exRead more

    Assume one work is awarded to a contractor on item rate basis. During the execution of work, the necessity arises to do some works which are not given in the contract, but the contractor has been requested to carry out such works and payment will be made after supplemental rates and agreement are executed

    This is extra. work

    Example Providing stainless steel handrails instead of aluminum handrails

    Here extra work is provision of stainless steel handrails

    During the execution of foundation work, the quantity given in the agreement is exceeding due to actual type of soil

    Here additional quantity of earthwork, filling, RR work will be coming which are needed

    Usually in the agreement itself it will be mentioned that the rates are applicable up to 5% more or less besides quantity

    Here the additional work comes.

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Why Sri Jagannath Puri Temple is not producing it’s shadow?

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    Why Sri Jagannath Puri Temple is not producing it’s shadow?

    Jagannath Puri temple : Here I will tell you the reason behind why Jagannath Puri temple not producing its own shadow. Reason : Jagannath Puri temple has a dome and the shadow of dome always fall on the building itself so that we can't able to see it You can clearly understand from the above pictureRead more

    Jagannath Puri temple :

    Here I will tell you the reason behind why Jagannath Puri temple not producing its own shadow.

    Reason :

    • Jagannath Puri temple has a dome and the shadow of dome always fall on the building itself so that we can’t able to see it
    • You can clearly understand from the above picture of Jagannath Puri temple that is attached here.
    • Above image shows one way to enter into the Jagannath temple
    • From the image of Jagannath Puri temple, it is clear that the shadow is always falling on the temple

    I hope you agree with my answer.

    Thank you.

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What is the different between smooth form work and rough form work?

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    What is the different between smooth form work and rough form work?

    In simple words, smooth formwork makes the surface of wall smooth, while the rough formwork leaves the concrete surface as roughly cast. refer ACI 301- 96 for details about homework and their types. In general, after removing the formwork the surface needs to be smoothed with the help of plasteringRead more

    In simple words, smooth formwork makes the surface of wall smooth, while the rough formwork leaves the concrete surface as roughly cast.

    refer ACI 301- 96 for details about homework and their types.

    In general, after removing the formwork the surface needs to be smoothed with the help of plastering or sandblasting. If the thickness is exceeded 10 mm then it is a type of rough formwork.

    Hope you understood the concept.

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What are the common roof types?

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    Roof is the most important part of the building. Thus, we can say without roof our building or house is incomplete. There are many types of roofs available which are classified on the basis of their shape and size. Hence, knowing your roof style also can help you to decide what roof material or shinRead more

    Roof is the most important part of the building. Thus, we can say without roof our building or house is incomplete. There are many types of roofs available which are classified on the basis of their shape and size. Hence, knowing your roof style also can help you to decide what roof material or shingle works is best for your home.

    Some of the common roof types are as follows ;
    1. Saltbox Roofs
    2. Mansard Roofs
    3. Gambrel Roofs
    4. Pyramid Roofs
    5. Hip Roofs
    6. Cross Gabled Roofs
    7. Flat Roofs
    8. Bonnet Roofs
    9. Skillion Roofs
    10. Sawtooth
    11. Butterfly Roofs
    12. Curved Roofs
    13. Domed Roofs

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