Various Types of Foundation
Artificially built part of a structure which transmits the load of the structure to the ground is called foundation. Purpose of Foundation To distribute the load of the structure over …
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Specifications and Guidelines for Detailing of Various R.C.C Structures
Drawings forms the most important part of R.C.C construction. A civil engineer must be well conversant with the drawings. The drawings must be clear, simple and complete in all aspects …
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Clear cover of Beam, Slab, Column, lintel & foundation and unit weight of materials
Clear cover: Slab – 15mm Beam – 25mm Column – 40mm Foundation – 40 to 60mm Lintel – 20mm Allowable wastage for steel works is 3 %( i.e. cutting/bending wastage). …
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Bill of Quantities (BOQ)
It is one of the communication tool which connects the parties (Client, consultant & contractor) of construction project. Keith defines, BOQ is a schedule which categories, details and quantifies the …
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Construction Process of Residential Building
Construction of residential building required following paper work before the start of actual construction: Preparation of drawings as per requirements of consumers. Estimation of material cost, labour cost. Approval of …
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Where is the formula D²L/162 came from?
Formula: The formula is D²L/162 Where, D = Diameter of steel bar in millimetre L = Length of steel bars in meter Solution: We know that, Weight= Cross sectional area …
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How much number of bricks required 1cum & How much mortar quantity required 1cum?
500 no. of bricks (brick size – 20cm.*10cm.*10cm.) required for 1 cum of brick masonry. and suppose, ratio = 1:6 then, sum = 1+6 = 7 We use 30% mortar in …
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