Why Steel as Reinforcement
There are so many options available to use as the reinforcement with concrete. Even though some properties of the steel which are compatible with concrete made the choice as steel …
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Objects and Advantages of Providing Super elevation in Highway
Objects of Providing Super elevation: To counteract the effect of centrifugal force acting on the moving vehicle to pull out the same outward on a horizontal curve. To help a …
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Columns Based on Shape
Square or Rectangular Column: These are usually found in the construction of buildings. When the shape of the room remains rectangular or square, these types of columns are suitable. Circular …
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Advantages and Disadvantages of M sand
Advantages of M Sand Greater Durability M-Sand has balanced physical and chemical properties that can withstand any aggressive environmental and climatic conditions as it has enhanced durability, greater strength and …
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Unit Weight of Building Materials
Building Material Unit Weight Aggregate 17.5KN/m3 Aluminium 27KN/m3 Asbestos Cement Sheet 12 to 15.6Kg/m3 Ballast 17.2KN/m3 Bitumen 10.4KN/m3 Brick Masonry 19.2KN/m3 Bricks 16 to 19.2 KN/m3 Broken Bricks 14.2KN/m3 Cement …
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Minimum Standard Sizes of Dining Room
It should have a floor area not less than 9.5m2 with a minimum width of 2.4m. Dining room shall have at least 3.25m2 of floor space when combined with other …
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Reasons for using crushed stones in railway track
To hold the sleepers in place, both laterally and longitudinally (as they in turn hold the rails in place & help maintain gauge. To distribute the load of entire moving …
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What is the reason for hook provided in stirrups
Prevent concrete from splitting outward. Prevent slippage of steel from the concrete. Prevent from buckling of column. Safety against bond failure is it. Resist seismic movement. To Keep longitudinal steel …
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