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Asked: July 17, 2020In: Interview Questions

Explain Arch Dam and Buttress Dam?

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What’s the key difference between arch dam and buttress dam?

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    Arch Dam ; Arch dam can be defined as a solid wall, curved in plan, standing across the entire width of the river valley in a single span. The body of arch dam is generally made of cement concrete. Thus, arch dam is just a curved beam, the ends of which are restrained and the way in which the loadsRead more

    Arch Dam ;

    Arch dam can be defined as a solid wall, curved in plan, standing across the entire width of the river valley in a single span. The body of arch dam is generally made of cement concrete. Thus, arch dam is just a curved beam, the ends of which are restrained and the way in which the loads are resisted is termed a arch action.

     

    Buttress Dam ;

    A buttress dam or hollow dam with a solid, water-tight upstream side that is supported at intervals on the downstream side by a series of buttresses or supports. A buttress dam envisages to reduce the total volume of concrete by constricting the material where the stresses are higher and other undesirable features of gravity dam but has higher cement content per cubic metre of concrete than a gravity dam.

     

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Asked: July 20, 2020In: Interview Questions

What is best answer of “Introduce Yourself”?

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    Introduction differs from person to person. Everybody have their own way to introduce themself. If you are going for an interview it is most important to introduce yourself in correct manner because we all know that first impression is last impression. So, here are some tips which you can use for inRead more

    Introduction differs from person to person. Everybody have their own way to introduce themself. If you are going for an interview it is most important to introduce yourself in correct manner because we all know that first impression is last impression. So, here are some tips which you can use for introducing yourself in an interview or anywhere;

    • Start with a smile and make a greet to the person opposite of you.
    • Use a casual and friendly tone.
    • Give your education details in short.
    • Share about the reason you are there for.
    • Ellaborate on your experiences and achievements.
    • Give a short explanation about your project.
    • Tell about your interests and hobbies.
    • And conclude by saying THANKS with a SMILE.
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Asked: July 17, 2020In: Structural Engineering

Which pressure us higher in retaining wall, water or soil?

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Which pressure us higher in retaining wall, water or soil?

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    In technical terms, Above the Water table, Pressure exerted by water on retaining wall = 0.5 K.H^2 K = coefficient of earth pressure H= vertical height of wall. Total stress = effective stress + pore water pressure. Earth pressure due to soil: Total stress = effective stress.  

    In technical terms,

    Above the Water table,

    Pressure exerted by water on retaining wall = 0.5 K.H^2

    K = coefficient of earth pressure

    H= vertical height of wall.

    Total stress = effective stress + pore water pressure.

    Earth pressure due to soil:

    Total stress = effective stress.

     

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Asked: October 18, 2017In: Construction

What is Stress Ribbon Bridge?

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What is a stressed ribbon bridge? Please provide details about it.

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    What is Stress Ribbon Bridge?

    Stressed Ribbon Bridge : In a very simple way, I am discussing stress Ribbon Bridge. Have a look! Meaning of stressed Ribbon Bridge : Stress simply related to tension and hence stressed Ribbon Bridge is tension structure Suspension cables are present in stressed Ribbon Bridge.  Due to ribbon stiffneRead more

    Stressed Ribbon Bridge :

    In a very simple way, I am discussing stress Ribbon Bridge. Have a look!


    Meaning of stressed Ribbon Bridge :

    • Stress simply related to tension and hence stressed Ribbon Bridge is tension structure
    • Suspension cables are present in stressed Ribbon Bridge.
    •  Due to ribbon stiffness gives to the structure.

    Examples of stress Ribbon Bridge :

    here I am discussing actual examples of stressed Ribbon Bridge, they are as follows;

    • Lake Hodges Pedestrian Bridge
    • Leonel Viera Bridge
    • Phyllis J. Tilley Memorial Bridge
    • Rogue river pedestrian Bridge
    • Terwilliger Park foot Bridge

     

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Asked: July 16, 2020In: Miscellaneous

Derive the expression to find the distance and elevation of the object when the base of the object is inaccessible?

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Derive the expression to find the distance and elevation of the object when the base of the object is inaccessible? Consider instruments and objects lies in the same vertical plane.

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    When the base of the object is inaccessible we use an indirect method of surveying. A tachometer is used to measure the distance between the two points with the use of an analytical lens. There are two methods Stadia method: In this method diaphragm of the tachometer are provided with two stadia haiRead more

    When the base of the object is inaccessible we use an indirect method of surveying.

    A tachometer is used to measure the distance between the two points with the use of an analytical lens. There are two methods

    1. Stadia method: In this method diaphragm of the tachometer are provided with two stadia hair .the difference between staff intercept gives stadia reading.
    2. Tangential Method: in this method, the tachometer is not provided with stadia hairs, the reading is taken by single horizontal hair.

    D=(f/L)S + (f + d)

    D=horizontal distance between tachometer and stadia rod.

    f/L = multiplying constant

    S= Staff Intercept

    Elevation formula:

    v = KSsin(2©)/2 + Ccos(2©)

    © = Theta= Angle of elevation or depression.

    K & C = Tachometric Constant

    substance method and tangential method is also used to find the elevation between two points.

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Asked: June 3, 2020In: Transportation

Difference between GIS and GPS?

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What is difference between GIS and GPS?

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    GIS is the software used to find capture, store, manipulate, analyze, and present all types of geographical data. The main purpose is to share the geographic location and other details of a specific point on the earth. It has multiple application in our daily lives especially in construction sectorsRead more

    GIS is the software used to find capture, store, manipulate, analyze, and present all types of geographical data. The main purpose is to share the geographic location and other details of a specific point on the earth. It has multiple application in our daily lives especially in construction sectors, flood control e.t.c

     

    While GPS is a global navigation satellite system that gives us time, velocity, location, etc,. The main objective is the accuracy in Position on the earth.GPS works through a technique called trilateration, which collects information to output the information.

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Asked: July 15, 2020In: Construction

Explain in detail about closer bricks?

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Explain in detail about closer bricks?

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    Explain in detail about closer bricks?

    Closer bricks: the brick is cut in such a way that one portion is kept remains with the break and used another part for closing the gap. Queen closer: the brakes are cut along the length for making two equal parts longitudinally called as Queen closer width of Queen closer brick is half of the origiRead more

    1. Closer bricks: the brick is cut in such a way that one portion is kept remains with the break and used another part for closing the gap.
    2. Queen closer: the brakes are cut along the length for making two equal parts longitudinally called as Queen closer width of Queen closer brick is half of the original brick called as half Queen closer.
    3. King closer: the brick is cut in such a technique that one end of brick width is half of the width of the original brick.
    4. Bevelled closer: in this break, the stretcher face is bevelled in such a way that at one end half-width and on another end, full width is maintained.
    5. Mitred closer: in this break, the one and it is cut in a mitred manner. That is a 45 to 60-degree angle with length. It is shown in the above diagram.
    6. BAT: if along the length, the brick is cut called as a bat.
    7. Half Bat: along the length, bricks are cut into two equal part.
    8. Three-quarter bat: length equal to 3 quarter of the full-length brick.
    9. Bevelled Bat: width is bevelled. As shown in fig.
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Asked: July 17, 2020In: Interview Questions

What is the difference between ductile and malleable property of material?

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What is the difference between ductile and malleable property of material?

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    If we talk about malleability and ductility both are connected or related. A malleable material is one in which a thin sheet can be easily formed by hammering or rolling. In other words, the material has the ability to deform under compressive stress. And here ductility is the ability of the solid mRead more

    If we talk about malleability and ductility both are connected or related. A malleable material is one in which a thin sheet can be easily formed by hammering or rolling. In other words, the material has the ability to deform under compressive stress. And here ductility is the ability of the solid material to deform under tensile stress. Practically, a ductile material is a material that can easily be stretched into a wire when pulled.

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