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Properties of Structural Steel

September 11, 2022September 11, 2022 - by Kathir - Leave a Comment

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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Classification of bolted connections

August 24, 2022August 24, 2022 - by Kathir - Leave a Comment

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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Unit Weight of Building Materials

December 4, 2019December 4, 2019 - by Kathir - Leave a Comment

Building Material Unit Weight Aggregate 17.5KN/m3 Aluminium 27KN/m3 Asbestos Cement Sheet 12 to 15.6Kg/m3 Ballast 17.2KN/m3 Bitumen 10.4KN/m3 Brick Masonry 19.2KN/m3 Bricks 16 to 19.2 KN/m3 Broken Bricks 14.2KN/m3 Cement …

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Load Bearing Masonry Construction

May 28, 2019May 28, 2019 - by Kathir - 1 Comment

Advantages of Load Bearing Masonry Construction: The final load bearing masonry structure constructed is highly durable and solid. This structure type possesses high fire resistance. The masonry units are available …

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Flat Slabs and Where to use

May 1, 2019May 1, 2019 - by Kathir - Leave a Comment

The flat slab is a reinforced concrete slab supported directly by concrete columns or caps. Flat slab doesn’t have beams so it is also called as beam-less slab. They are …

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Function and Types of Abutments

April 10, 2019April 10, 2019 - by Kathir - 1 Comment

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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M Sand vs River Sand Comparison

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

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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Types of Shoring Used in Construction

March 20, 2019March 20, 2019 - by Kathir - Leave a Comment

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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