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HoneyComb Concrete
What is honeycomb? Why it is formed into the concrete?
rajakamal
- May 16th, 2010
It is a deformation due to improper compaction of concrete and will lead to air voids inside concrete.
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Concrete Cube Test
Why is the concrete cube tested for weight before compression test?
sappy_shail
- Mar 2nd, 2010
It is not so simple. A very dense concrete is not necessarily strong in compression. You may like to know about open grading used for economical concrete.... new trend. The question in the first ...
sappy_shail
- Nov 23rd, 2009
As a thumb rule, more the density, more will be the compressive strength. But it is not always true. The compressive strength depends on many factors. Density gives a general idea as to how much was t...
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Bulkage of Sand
How to check the bulkage of sand?
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Compression Test
Compression Test results records the following for columns of a 2 storey building.a)20Mpa, 18Mpa, 16Mpa, 21Mpa & 21.5Mpa Describe the effect of the above test & lists what action to be taken. Standard Specification 20Mpa for the particular column. b) Action to be undertake with low reading test.
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Turbulent Flow
What is turbulent flow through in pipe?
arun govind neelan
- Dec 23rd, 2009
Turbulent flow is a type of flow which is not uniform. There are some losses in this flow when renolds number > 4000 then the flow is turbolent. It increases boundary layer thickness.
ramthoke
- Nov 28th, 2009
When water particle flow in zig-zag manner then it is called turbulent flow.
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Structural Designer and Structural Consultant
What is the difference between a Structural Designer and a Structural Consultant?
purvi.tulsian
- Dec 12th, 2009
A structural Designer is a person who actually designs a given structure wrt its stability, durability, strength etc. Whereas a Structural consultant is a person whom one consults or asks for advice a...
avzubair
- Dec 6th, 2009
Structural Designer is one who prepare technical details for the structure based on the design safety feature with aid of analytical data and Consutant is the Engineer who deal the structure Designer himself is the Consultant.
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Bending Moment
What is bending moment?
kuldeep.professional
- Nov 30th, 2009
Bending moment is actually meant for check whether the member can take the load or not technically there is method to find out BM at any point but on overall bending is maximum at that point which is ...
bhupi1588
- Aug 14th, 2009
Bending moment at a section is defined as the algebraic sum of moment of forces either on the left or right side of the section. The load can be any loads point load or uniformly distribute...
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Pile Foundation
Explain DMC method of Pile Foundation.
ramthoke
- Nov 28th, 2009
When depth of foundation is above 2.5 m then we prefer pile foundation by driving augor in the soil making bore.
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Angles and Angle Pairs
How are angles and angle pairs used in civil engineering?
sappy_shail
- Nov 23rd, 2009
Angles can be used to make trusses, hold fasts etc and angle pairs for making 'T' section or square hollow section. However you can use it with your ingenuity for many things viz chairs, end stubs to reduse Anchorage length, door frame, shutterings, in lap weldings, make sharp edges.
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What is pile foundation?
osamacom
- Oct 14th, 2009
Pile foundation is a structural member which is used to transit the load from super structure to under layer soil stratum, its usually used in case of : - Low bearing capacity of the soil. - High ...
pankajgrai
- Jun 29th, 2009
Pile foundation is one type of deep foundation. It is used where soil having low bearing capacity respect to load coming on structure or the the stresses developed due to Eq cannot be accommodated b...
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What is the differance between Load and Force?
paulgomes
- Oct 9th, 2009
Load = mass x gravity this vertical and directed by gravity. towards the earth center. Force on the other hand is free and can have any direction.
yatendrapaliwal
- Jun 28th, 2008
Load = mass x gravtational acceleration i.e gForce = m x athat means Load is dependent on gravitational acceleration but force is dependent on acceleration of the body.
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Building Wall Cracks
When you find lot of cracks on the completed apartment wall, How will you arrest them?
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What is mean by super structure?what are all the new civil construction materials?what is the new concepts using in civil work?what is new trend building structure?what is the next generation building construction and structures,building materials?
pankajgrai
- Jun 30th, 2009
What is mean by super structure? Structure above ground level is called Super structure it doesnt include basements. what are all the new civil construction materials? There are several new Constru...
jiantao39
- May 28th, 2008
The part of a building or other structure above the foundation call super structure.
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Rein Forced Concrete
What method needs to be adopted for designing Water Retaining structures?
abhishekcivil
- May 14th, 2009
Because the shape effect is the least for the 15cm cube and we get a fairly accurate idea of the strength of the concrete as such.
abhishekcivil
- May 14th, 2009
The reinforced water retaining structures should be based on working stress method of design.Secondly the crack thickness and the width of the crack is also to be watched for.Use of water bars during ...
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Soil Mechanics
What is Quick Sand Condition?
ravibarun
- Feb 23rd, 2009
The phenonmenon of lifting up of sand due to high head of the water above the ground level.
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Platform for Dump
The total load proposed on the platform is 40kN/m2. and the plan is 17ft width, 30ft length. What should be the thickness of the beam, slab? The platform is for a compactor.
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Which one is comfortable for you to handle small or large scale projects?
digzcivil
- May 1st, 2009
Large scale projects because we can learn to manage and handle various activities in stipulated timeframe thus enhancing our managerial skills.
madhubabu
- Feb 3rd, 2007
At the begining handling of small projects are good. After getiing some experince in the field to handle the big projects are good.
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