Civil Engineering Knowledge
Civil engineers create, improve and protect the environment in which we live. They plan, design and oversee the construction and maintenance of building structures and infrastructure, such as roads, railways, …
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For the purpose and scope of this manual, we will only discuss one type of splicing known as lap splicing. Lap splicing is typically overlapping reinforcing steel over a certain …
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Purpose of BOQ For standardizing the tendering process. For providing a clear and precise method to value the project. For enabling consultants to analyze prices of various individual items and …
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The cement properties may vary depending on the type of construction, generally, a good cement possesses the following properties (which depend upon its composition, thoroughness of burning and fineness of …
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Shallow Foundation: The foundation which is placed near the surface of the earth or transfers the loads at a shallow depth is called the shallow foundation. The depth of a …
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Bricks, beds and perpends simply form a brick work. Here, brick is an element made using clay, bed is basic layer of mortar which is buttered beneath a brick and …
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Pile Foundation In pile foundation, the loads are transferred by means of vertical timber, concrete, or steel. Piles are driven through the overburden soils into the load-bearing strata. Pile foundations …
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Footing: The footing is a formation which is in contact with the ground. Footing can be analogized with the feet of the leg. The footing is a type of shallow …
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