Civil Engineering Knowledge
The properties of steel required for engineering design may be classified as physical properties mechanical properties Physical properties: Irrespective of its grade physical properties of steel may be taken as …
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The classifications of bolted connections are made based on resultant force transferred, type of force and force mechanism. Based on resultant force transferred: Concentric connections: When a load of …
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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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Best bricks should have the following characteristics: Uniform Shape, Size, and Colour Low-quality bricks not only affect the load bearing capacity of the wall but also the aesthetic appearance. It …
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The concrete staining process is moderately difficult, affordable, and may take up to two days. The following are the steps involved in concrete straining: Preparation of Concrete Surface Irrespective of …
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Simple for fabrication and placing The crack width must be within acceptable limits under service conditions. There should not be any free path for the propagation of the cracks without …
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A cofferdam is a structure that retains water and soil that allows the enclosed area to be pumped out and excavated dry. Cofferdams are commonly used for construction of bridge …
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The end supports of a bridge superstructure are known as abutments. Abutments are built either with brick masonry, stone masonry, mass concrete, precast concrete blocks or RCC. The top surface …
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