Why do we use GSB road bed?

Ejas

• Nov 26th, 2017

GSB-Granular Sub Base used for giving a perfect base.

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We had Constructed the RCC Building both Ground and First Floor of length 265 Feet without Expansion Joint. What will happened?

j.srinivasan

• Dec 4th, 2017

As per standard, we need to provide the expansion joint at every 30m, if not provided, cracks will appear.

JUNAIZ AHMAD SABIR

• Sep 17th, 2016

Cracks will appear

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Annada Prasad uttaray

• Nov 30th, 2017

First is the compaction sub base may contain deleterious substances, alkaline, harmful salts etc. which will causes corroded the reinforcement of RCC. No.2 -is it may porous & the cavity would soak wa...

Rana Laskar

• Oct 12th, 2017

Whether PCC and RCC to be done in same day?

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What are the duties and responsibilities of civil site engineer in road and building construction?

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While in duty of supervision of building, you should ensure that the concrete mixing is according to the grade specified. While supervision of road, you should ensure that the different layers of the road are laid in proper thickness.

Rakesh

• Dec 27th, 2017

Role of Civil engineer: Taking leveling as per the drawing, studying the drawings properly - during the excavation before constructing any structure Checking the Quality of materials like cement, s...

Mohammed fazal

• Mar 23rd, 2017

1) Executing the work by given drawing and specifications 2) Quality control in work 3) Give quality assurance in each and every work 4) Checking the grade of concrete and size of steel in R.C.C str...

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What is the maximum ratio steel used in Shear Walls and Core Walls?

Ahbishek singh

• Dec 23rd, 2017

Wall-40 mm , Slab - 20mm,
C40 is a concrete mix design,
Ratio can be 1:1.5:3

Senthil Kumar

• Mar 3rd, 2016

What is wall and slab cover size?
Components of C40 concrete and ratio?

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How can we calculate 4/6 lane road width and maximum percentage of super elevation in National Highways in India.

Vijaykumar

• Jan 6th, 2018

Is it 107 feet from divider or 140 feet

srinivas

• Dec 29th, 2016

In four way lane road in India, how much length distance from center of the road one can construct a new building? (Answer in feet length).

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What is mean by least count? Tell the least count of dumpy level and theodolite?

Dhanavath kirankumar

• Jan 8th, 2018

The smallest measurement which can be measured by an instrument is known as least count. The least count of dumpy level depends on the readings on staff. Generally we use 5 mm least count staff, so th...

jibanjyoti routray

• Nov 13th, 2017

Least count of auto level is 0.5mm and dumping level is 0.5mm

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RAVISHANKAR

• Jan 22nd, 2018

1sqm plaster in cement

Prathamesh Kulkarni

• Nov 8th, 2017

In Half Brick Thick wall, the measurement is in square meters. Hence Volume of Bricks required for 1 sq m of brickwork needs to be calculated for the payment of the lead of that volume of bricks.

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What kind of pump is commonly used in concrete pumping?

vijay kumar

• Feb 13th, 2018

Concrete Boom Pump

vipin os

• Dec 29th, 2014

Piston pump

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Do we require any other information other than SPT value for Foundation Recommendation?

Shaikh moyunuddin

• Mar 19th, 2018

Depth of water table of site, swelling value of soil, visual inspection of soil during boring etc

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What is the formula used to calculate 1. Steel and 2. Concrete

Arun kumar

• Apr 6th, 2018

For steel =D2/162 where d =diameter of steel

amer

• Dec 14th, 2016

For calculating concrete L x B x H and for calculating steel we use D2/162

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R.KUMAR

• Apr 21st, 2018

168 Litre

Deepika

• Apr 8th, 2018

As per IS 10262:2009, Water content is not depending on grade of concrete it depends on maximum size of aggregate For example max size is 20 mm then water content is 186 litre per cum

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Deepak gururani

• Jun 26th, 2018

18 m to 30 m

pavithra

• Jun 20th, 2017

Is there any code in specific for the provision of expansion joint in boundary wall?

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Is there any grade for PPC? If not, why?

sathwika

• Jan 29th, 2019

33,43,53

sonu kumar

• Feb 8th, 2018

OPC-33
OPC-43
OPC-53
OPC-63
*OPC -53 is the best of the concreting work.

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What is the total length of steel bar?

sathwika

• Jan 29th, 2019

12metres

BHARATH

• Apr 8th, 2018

12m

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What are the type of tests and name of test equipments?

sathwika

• Jan 29th, 2019

The degree of fineness test of cement is the measure of means size of the grinds in it.

Ganesh karthikeyan

• Mar 26th, 2018

Fineness of cement indicates the practical size of cement and specific surface area.
Fineness means the surface area of cement is available for chemical reaction with water (heat of hydration)

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sathwika

• Jan 29th, 2019

It is essential that the cement concrete does not undergo large changing in volume after setting this is ensured by limiting the quantity of free lime, magnesia in whole cement.

B. NARENDRA

• Oct 23rd, 2018

Specific gravity of cement to conduct the material was sink or float

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mohd irfan

• Apr 1st, 2019

7850kg/m3

sathwika

• Jan 29th, 2019

8050kg/m^3

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Which of the following helps Assam type building to remain intact during an earthquake,

(A) RCC bands.

(B) Tie beam.

(C) Frame action.

(D) Footing.

Amit pal(civil.engineer)

• Mar 29th, 2019

D) Footing

Waqas Ahmad

• Mar 14th, 2016

D) Footing

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What is the least count for measurement tape?

devilal

• Aug 2nd, 2019

1mm

nalkar sandeep raosaheb

• Jul 21st, 2019

5 mm

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