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What is the difference between the modulus of rupture and flexural strength?

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    Flexural strength is the maximum strength (stress) either yield or up to fracture that a structure or element or a member could bear. It could be measures in terms of modulus of rupture at yield also. Where in modulus of rupture is just showing the present stress condition within the member or elemeRead more

    Flexural strength is the maximum strength (stress) either yield or up to fracture that a structure or element or a member could bear. It could be measures in terms of modulus of rupture at yield also.

    Where in modulus of rupture is just showing the present stress condition within the member or element itself. If the member is on the verge of failure i.e on the verge of fracture than the modulus of rupture will give Flexural strength.

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What is the Mechanism Involved in Resin Transparent Concrete?

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    What is the Mechanism Involved in Resin Transparent Concrete?

    Mechanism of resin transparent concrete: Construction Materials: PO43.5R OPC (Dalian Xiaoyetian Cement Co., Ltd.) River Sand(Fineness Modulus=2.9) Grade I fly ash Polycarboxylic acid superplasticizer( powder) The light transmission rate of resin transparent concrete is 80% more than transparent concRead more

    Mechanism of resin transparent concrete:

    Construction Materials:

    • PO43.5R OPC (Dalian Xiaoyetian Cement Co., Ltd.)
    • River Sand(Fineness Modulus=2.9)
    • Grade I fly ash
    • Polycarboxylic acid superplasticizer( powder)

    The light transmission rate of resin transparent concrete is 80% more than transparent concrete using Plastic Optical Fibres.

    The number of resins is inserted within the concrete to transmit light from it’s one face to another.

    The casting process of resin transparent concrete is the same as that of our conventional concrete but we have to produce a special type of molds that has holes of appropriate spacing.

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How do I remove a load bearing wall and extend (extension only on one side) the ground floor on a g+1 structure, and what will be the costing of this procedure?

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    A floor plan should be provided with sections showing column and beam layout. But it will be better if you hire a contractor.

    A floor plan should be provided with sections showing column and beam layout. But it will be better if you hire a contractor.

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What is Gunia in Building Construction?

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    Gunia means simply a diagonal checking of the rectangular area.

    Gunia means simply a diagonal checking of the rectangular area.

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What are the advantages of Porotherm bricks?

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    What are the advantages of Porotherm bricks?

    Porotherm bricks are perforated clay brick. It is perforated horizontally or vertically. Size: 400 x 200 x 200mm It is a natural brick which has thermal insulation made from coal ash, natural clay and rice husk. Following are some advantages of porotherm bricks: Very good strength: compressive strenRead more

    Porotherm bricks are perforated clay brick. It is perforated horizontally or vertically.

    Size: 400 x 200 x 200mm

    It is a natural brick which has thermal insulation made from coal ash, natural clay and rice husk.

    Following are some advantages of porotherm bricks:

    1. Very good strength: compressive strength of brick is greater than 3.5 mm. The presence of terracotta gives higher strength to the bricks.
    2. Thermal insulation; due to its perforation it has high thermal insulation characteristics.
    3. Durability: perforated bricks have a water absorption ratio is around 15% which reduces the probability of cracks, dampness and shrinkage of walls. Also due to the high compressive strength and characteristics of fire resistance also make it highly durable and long-lasting.
    4. Economical: due to the method of perforation it reduces the manufacturing cost which saves energy and operating cost. This type of bricks balance the inner temperature with an outer temperature and avoid the usage of AC or heater in summer and winter respectively.
    5. Friendly to the environment: this brick can be recycled. all the materials for manufacturing of these bricks are natural which does not cause any allergic effect to the environment.
    6. Increases construction speed: for the construction of the wall made with porotherm bricks does not need curing. Due to its lightweight handling is easy and quick which reduces effective labour time.
    7. Porotherm bricks should be cut with a chisel and can be fixed at a fissure cracks. This breaks n sure a dry and clean site with fast construction.
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What is the speciality of lotus temple? Discuss it’s construction steps.

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    Hi, General facts about the lotus temple are already mentioned in the above comments. Here, I describe details of a stone used in this great structure. Encouraged by the lotus flower, the design of Lotus Temple for the House of Worship in New Delhi is composed of 27 free-standing marble-clad "petalsRead more

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    General facts about the lotus temple are already mentioned in the above comments. Here, I describe details of a stone used in this great structure. Encouraged by the lotus flower, the design of Lotus Temple for the House of Worship in New Delhi is composed of 27 free-standing marble-clad “petals” arranged in clusters of three to form nine sides.

    The nine doors of the Lotus Temple open onto a central hall slightly more than 40 meters tall. The surface of the House of Worship is made of white marble from the mountain in Greece, the same marble from which many ancient monuments (including the Parthenon and other Bahas Houses of Worship are built). Along with its nine surrounding ponds and gardens, the Lotus Temple property comprises 26 acres.

    The architect was an Iranian, Fariborz Sahba who now resides in Canada. He was approached in 1976 to design the Lotus Temple and later oversaw its construction. It is one of the highest quality of marble, on which many monuments and idols of Greek Gods and Goddess are made.

    Thank you.

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How to Check the Strength of the Brick at Site?

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    This is a common building construction material. Nowadays concrete bricks are taking the place of traditional bricks. Traditional bricks are used for two types of walls. The testing of brick is the same for its uses in any type of wall. Partition wall Load-bearing wall Following are the site tests tRead more

    This is a common building construction material. Nowadays concrete bricks are taking the place of traditional bricks.

    Traditional bricks are used for two types of walls. The testing of brick is the same for its uses in any type of wall.

    1. Partition wall
    2. Load-bearing wall

    Following are the site tests to check the good quality of bricks:

    1. Edges of bricks should be sharp and the surface should be scratch resistant.
    2. All the bricks are of the same size
    3. Bricks must have a size of standard brick i.e 19 cm X 9 CM x 9 CM. To check the length breadth and height take randomly 20 bricks and observe its edges.
    4. A good brick should have a bright and uniform color.
    5. soundness test on brick: select 2 random bricks and stuck with each other so that the clear and ringing bell sound must be produced. It indicates a good and strong brick.
    6. Structure and material of bricks: select any randomly break and crack it from the middle then observe the inner portion. It must be free from any type of lumps and materials compacted homogeneously.
    7. Efflorescence test: Bricks must be free from any types of salts. Take a brick and placed it in water for 24 hours. Take the brick out and dry it in a shade. After some time of drying if any white substance produced on the brick it indicates the amount of salt present inside bricks. This type of bricks must be avoided for construction
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How do I do the micro modeling of a masonry wall in STRAND7?

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    How do I do the micro modeling of a masonry wall in STRAND7?

    STRAND 7 is a software used for finite element analysis(FEA) developed by a strand 7 company. Following are some solvers used for micro modelling in strand 7. Natural frequency Harmonic and spectral response Nonlinear in static Buckling Nonlinear and linear transient heat transfer Nonlinear and lineRead more

    STRAND 7 is a software used for finite element analysis(FEA) developed by a strand 7 company.

    Following are some solvers used for micro modelling in strand 7.

    1. Natural frequency
    2. Harmonic and spectral response
    3. Nonlinear in static
    4. Buckling
    5. Nonlinear and linear transient heat transfer
    6. Nonlinear and linear steady-state transfer heat
    7. Static in a linear direction
    8. Static in nonlinear direction
    9. Nonlinear and linear transient dynamic

    Refer the official link of STRAND 7 for detailed information and various applications in civil engineering.

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