Lap Length and Development Length
Lap Length Definition – Lap length is provided for overlapping two rebars in order to safely transfer the load from one bar to another bar. We know that rebars come …
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Usage of Steel In Reinforced Concrete
Primary Reinforcement This is the main reinforcement provided to the structural element to resist the tensile stresses arising in the element due to the loads. In some cases, it is …
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How to calculate No. of cement bags required for 1m3 of cement
In order to calculate how many bags of cement required in 1m3, you should know about the dry density of cement. In general Density = Mass/Volume Dry Density of cement …
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Placement of Rebar in Footings
Placement of Rebar in Footings Placement of reinforcement in footing requires activities such as checking for concrete cover, location, reinforcement tying and supports etc. Minimum Concrete Cover The concrete cover …
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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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