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Soil Cement

September 6, 2023September 6, 2023 - by Kathir - Leave a Comment

Soil cement is a construction material that mixes soil, cement, and water. It is a type of soil stabilization technique that improves the properties of the native soil, making it …

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Why Crank Bars or Bent-up Bars are Provided in Slabs

March 31, 2019March 31, 2019 - by Kathir - 1 Comment

To resist Hogging (Negative Bending Moment) at supports. To counter the risk of the failure of the slabs. To encounter the shear force. The shear force is always greater in …

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Advantages of Composite Beams

March 16, 2019March 16, 2019 - by Kathir - Leave a Comment

Advantages of composite beams are Increased strength for a given cross sectional dimension. The concrete and steel is utilized effectively. Good fire resistance in the case of concrete encased beams. …

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Factors that Affect the Cost of Concrete

March 8, 2019March 8, 2019 - by Kathir - Leave a Comment

1. Material Costs Costs of materials and supplies and the associated shipping charges influence the cost of any concrete construction project. 2. Labor Rates The local labor rates or wages …

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Classification of Loads

March 6, 2019March 6, 2019 - by Kathir - Leave a Comment

A load may be defined as the combined effect of external forces acting on a body. The loads may be classified as: Dead loads Live or fluctuating loads Inertia loads …

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Why Reinforcement steel are Bind by Binding Wire

February 25, 2019February 25, 2019 - by Kathir - 1 Comment

One of the major use of binding wires is to keep the reinforcement provided in proper place because without the binding wire reinforcement will be free to move which could …

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Mat Foundation and Its Types

February 22, 2019February 22, 2019 - by Kathir - Leave a Comment

Mat foundation is otherwise called as Raft Foundation and its working principle is similar to shallow foundation. Mat foundation is preferred for large space where separate footings are not possible …

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Methods of Curing Repaired Concrete Works

February 17, 2019February 17, 2019 - by Kathir - Leave a Comment

To keep repaired surfaces wet for the initial curing, water should be applied at regular intervals by a large brush or spraying device. Damp hessian may be used or wet …

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