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Methods of Compaction of Soil

February 6, 2019February 6, 2019 - by Kathir - 1 Comment

Compaction in the soil can be done in three methods. Corresponding to these, the various compacting equipment’s can be grouped under three categories: 1. Rollers 2. Rammers 3. Vibrators 1. …

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Advantages of Using Total Stations

February 3, 2019February 3, 2019 - by Kathir - Leave a Comment

The following are some of the major advantages of using total station over the conventional surveying instruments: 1. Field work is carried out very fast. 2. Accuracy of measurement is …

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Prevention Honeycomb in Concrete

February 2, 2019February 2, 2019 - by Kathir - Leave a Comment

1. First, remove the loosened aggregates and concrete particles from the affected surface by using a wire brush and a chipping hammer. 2. Clean the surface thoroughly with a brush …

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Bathroom Doorway Details

January 29, 2019January 29, 2019 - by Kathir - Leave a Comment

Bathroom Doorway Recommendation: 32″ To obtain a minimum clear opening of 32″ a door of minimum 34″ width is required. A minimum clear width of 34″ is the universal design. …

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Types of Structural Members

January 27, 2019January 27, 2019 - by Kathir - Leave a Comment

A combination of members connected together in such a way to serve a useful purpose is called structure. Those members that are interconnected in such a way so as to …

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Types of Measuring Tapes in Surveying

January 26, 2019January 26, 2019 - by Kathir - Leave a Comment

Types of measuring tapes in surveying are 1. Cloth or linen tape 2. Metric steel tape 3. Invar tape 4. Synthetic tape 1. Cloth or linen tape Used for subsidiary …

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Why We Must Use Cover Blocks

January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 - by Kathir - Leave a Comment

Cover blocks are used to maintain a specified distance between the TMT rebar and the shuttering. When doing RCC work it is important to embed the steel in the concrete …

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Types of Paints

January 23, 2019January 23, 2019 - by Kathir - Leave a Comment

Depending upon their constituents there are various types of paints. A brief description of some of them which are commonly used are given below: 1. Oil Paint: These paints are …

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