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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: Stable in squeezing ground, for example, soft clay, silts and peat pile material can be inspected before piling. Are easy to splice. Relatively inexpensive. Can be driven in long …
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It may be defined as the uppermost part of the building, provided as a structural covering, to protect the building from weather. Structurally, a roof is constructed in the same …
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M Sand (Manufactured Sand) River Sand Manufactured in factory. Naturally available on river banks. Angular and has rougher texture. Angular aggregates demands more water. Water demand can be compensated with …
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Raking or inclined shores Flying or horizontal shores Dead or vertical shores Raking or Inclined Shores Ranking shores is a system of giving temporary support to an unsafe wall. In …
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Permeability of concrete is defined as the property that controls the rate of flow of fluids into a porous solid. It largely depends on the size of pores, connectivity of …
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The following benefits of stainless rebar are Corrosion resistance. Ease of handling and shipping. Lighter structure (greater strength). Economical cost (life cycle cost analysis). Fire and heat resistance. Impact resistance. …
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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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