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Some vital characteristics of concrete in fresh and hardened state
STRENGTH:Concrete has good strength against compression but poor strength against tension and bending as a result the concrete can’t be demolished easily but with little force, it can be separated into...
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Calculation of the quantities cement, sand & water in mortar for any brickwork
In this civil engineering video tutorial, you will learn how to work out the quantities of cement, sand and water in the mortar of any brickwork construction. Also learn how to calculate wastage.The...
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Top ten software for estimating and bidding
Sage EstimatingSage Estimating can significantly accelerate the estimating process for several construction firms. Sage facilitates you to produce bids rapidly, precisely and positively with takeoff...
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Deductions for openings in masonry
The following types of deductions are commonly found in masonry constructions.Rectangular OpeningsFor rectangular openings full deduction will be as follow :-Deduction = Length x Height x Thickness of...
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In this civil engineering video tutorial, you will learn some vital tips to work out silt percentage in sand or course sand to ensure that whether the sand is eligible to be used in concrete or not. It...
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Foundation problems & causes of cracks
Foundation problems are great concerns for majority of houses. The foundation problems occur due to several reasons like concrete shrinking, settling of soil, construction flaws, irregular soil, ground...
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Types of water tank & the height calculation of tank
On the basis of material types and location, the water tank is categorized as follow :-Chemical contact tank – This type of water tank is formed with polyethylene construction and prepared for...
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Layout of plot at construction site
From this civil engineering video tutorial, we will get some useful guidelines about how to create layout for any type of plot at construction site as well as details about grid layout...
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Methods of transmitting stresses from RCC columns to footings
To make the design of the footings, it is necessary to have sound understanding about the transmission of stresses (caused by applied loads) from columns to the footings or piles. Factored forces and...
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Simple process to calculate shuttering materials for footing
There are various types of formwork materials can be used for footings. You can use plywood, wooden plank or even steel shutter.Mostly used shutter materials for footing is wooden planks, plywood or...
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How to calculate number of tiles for a floor
A tile is mainly a thin object usually square or rectangular in shape and it is a manufactured piece of hard-wearing material like ceramic, stone, metal, baked clay or even glass which is generally...
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How to erect a bridge – some vital guidelines
Given below, some necessary stages to construct a bridge in the public works sector.Step One: The Foundations - The purpose of foundation is to disperse different types of loads of the bridge (mass,...
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How to build up an earthquake-resistant structure
Earthquake means quick shaking of the ground due to the shift of rock and tectonic plates underground. The ground appears as solid, but the topmost crust of earth is deep and long periods of time...
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Detail guidelines on Structural Design Codes And Standards
Design of RCC Structural Components: In this civil engineering article, you will be familiar with the minimum standards necessary for the design of RCC structural elements of a structure like columns,...
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Variations among nominal mix and design mix
Under Concrete mixing method, all the materials of concrete are chosen with exact ratio. The ratios of mix should be maintained in such a manner so that the workability of the fresh concrete remains...
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How to perform audit of old structures
There exist several types of public buildings with over 30 years lifespan. The stability of these buildings is decreased significantly owing to decay in materials.On the basis of the yearly tests...
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Reason for damaging & collapsing of concrete buildings
A reinforced concrete building gets damaged and collapses due to several reasons such as sliding of roofs, falling of walls, crushing of columns, short column effects, diagonal cracking, foundation...
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Details about concrete cover in reinforcement
Concrete cover means the minimum distance among the surface of implanted reinforcement and the exterior surface of the concrete according to ACI 130 code. The concrete cover depth is calculated with a...
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Steps involved in cement concrete works
Given below, brief specifications for executing cement concrete works for different objectives :-1. Materials for Cement Concrete: Different types of materials cement, aggregates and water are required...
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Types of reinforcement or mesh in several footings (foundations)
Different types of Reinforcement in footings or types of mesh used in foundation:-Several types of reinforcement exist in footings. The reinforcement should be provided in footings for tension...
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