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GBS Road Bed
Why do we use GSB road bed?
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Moment of inertia
Explain moment of inertia and its importance
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What is stagging?
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What is the differance between wind and earthquake spectrum?
shahanth
- Apr 13th, 2013
Basic difference exist in the manner in which they act on structure.wind forces are external and proportional to exposed area,earth quake forces are inertia forces resulting from distortion of found...
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State the different types of foundation and different types of piles
soneyac
- Mar 12th, 2008
Basically 2 types shallow and deep foundation.shallow:-footing,mat or raft footing,combined footingdeep:-piles,well foundation.types of pile:-depending on material used timber,steel(h,pipe,sheet),concrete(2 types precast, cast in situ),composite(concrete+timber,concrete+steel)
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What are the duties and responsibilities of a site engineer at the oil refinery rehabilitation?
razya sultana
- May 6th, 2008
First to check the site plan.and mention the site area then check the soil bearing capacity.chek the site earth level.and prepare the level chart.approved from consultant and take site order.start the earth work as drawing.check total dimention and design.
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What are the differences between pc-dmis and camio studio. can someone also tell me which is recommended?
We are looking into camio and we need to see if it is worth the investment.
soneyac
- May 12th, 2008
CAMIO 4.4 metrology software. CAMIO 4.4 is a major release and continues the development theme of creating a productivity-focused metrology solution focused on the multi-sensor CMM market. Metris CAMI...
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Blended Cement
What is Blended Cement?
soneyac
- May 12th, 2008
The use of blended cements in concrete reduces mixing water and bleeding, improves finishability and workability, enhances sulfate resistance, inhibits the alkali-aggregate reaction, and lessens heat ...
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Trilateration
What is Trilateration?How is it done in the field?What is the advantage of trilateration?
sanram
- Jun 12th, 2008
Trilateration is a method of determining the relative positions of objects using the geometry of triangles in a similar fashion as triangulation.ApplicationTrilateration can be used in lightning strik...
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Location on a site
How is the location of a structure on a site determined?
montystudent
- May 6th, 2008
The location of the structure depends on the geographical factors such as soil, topography, and vegitation affects. Sencory factors, climate factors, and codes and regulations also play a big roll in positioning the structure.
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Soil foundations
What are the types of foundations used for different kinds of Soil?
yatendrapaliwal
- Jun 28th, 2008
Basically there are two type of foundations according their depths a. Shallow foundations b. Deep foundations Shallow foundations are the foundation which are not at greater depths and deeper f...
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Laying Foundation
Outline step by step procedure of laying the foundation.
gbalaji
- Nov 25th, 2008
First we have to prepare the work spot then it should be consolidated with water and then the bearing capacity should be checked p.c.c should be layed and toughly compacted then the reinforcement should be fixed to the correct position.
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Inverted T-Beam
When we go for inverted T- beam for slab?
subhashcivil
- Aug 12th, 2008
We provide inverted T-beam in places like portico. the condition is when their is compression in upper zone & tension in bottom zone then we provide inverted T-beam.
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Building Cracks
What causes cracks in a building? What is the lasting solution to stop the cracks. the cracks show on the beam and block wall
Duns2000
- Dec 29th, 2008
In walls1. Shear cracks 2. Settlement cracksTo overcome these created cracks use 1. Filling adhesive materials. 2. If the crack is exceed 2mm then use chicken net or polymer strips.In beams1. Desi...
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Laying Foundation
Outline step by step procedure of laying the foundation.
smartkudo
- Nov 18th, 2008
After the set out is done, excavation at the determined point are done. the density of the soil are determined. if ok, the concrete blinding are done before placing the reinforcement start up are placed with the framework
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Cement Test
What is the volume of mould in VICAT's Apparatus for cement test as per Indian Standards.
shruthi gk
- Jul 27th, 2009
This test is conducted to determine the percentage of water required for preparing cement test.* The volume of mould required is 300gm of cement and 30% by weight or 90gm of water is added to it. th...
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Permissible Length of Weld
What is the permissible length of weld for reinforcing bars in RCC mmembers as per I.S. Code.
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