Cool bricks uses process of evaporative cooling to cool buildings during hot and dry climates. Cool Bricks masonry walls can be filled with water which passively cools the interiors of our homes.
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WHICH TEXT BOOK CAN BE FOLLOWED FOR PREFABRICATED STRUCTURES?
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Tunnel alignment is carried out by?
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My self Adarsh,i am doing (btech-civil engineering).my major for second year is over.As you know the we have to choose specific field from the starting of third year . mam,i have deep interest in structures and its mechanics. i want to know about how to prepare my self for job/buisness perspectives from the starting of […]
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The transfer of stresses, generated due to applied loads, in columns to the footings or piles are considerably crucial in order for a footing to serve its purpose. Factored forces and moments at base of columns are transferred to supporting foundations by bearing on concrete and by the extension of longitudinal reinforcement into the footing […]
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Underwater exploration is commonly required for structures which are constructed in water for instance bridge piers, pipelines, port structures, and oil well platform. Underwater soil sampling are required to obtain soil sample which are tested to specify soil properties. Underwater sampling is not entirely different from dry sampling, but it required special skill and proper […]
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If we have two spread footing foundation (Isolated Pads) of square sizes (1m x 1m) and (2m x 2m),with axial loads ; (10t) and (40t) respectively, by assuming the soil features and specification for the two pads ,is the same , So which of them will settled more or the settlement will be equal for […]
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Hey, am constructing a private swimming pool, Its quiet bigger. So i did a compaction soil test. Lab test: Dry density of my compaction soil is 1.92Mg/m3 Site test: Shows 80% to 90% of density by radiation scanning process. Laboratory said minimum 95% required to pass the compaction test. Please note this process and required […]
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During heavy downpour, the soil beneath the driveway keeps chipping away. Please can someone advise a cheaper solution to this?
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Explain the various factors that help decide the number and depth of boreholes required for subsoil investigation
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Sir, I request you to mention the material requirement for the following works : R.C.C COLUMN ( Size of TMT steel & Mix of cement:Sand:aggregate) TIE BEAM( Size of TMT steel & Mix of cement:Sand:aggregate) ERECTION OF COLUMN ( Size of TMT steel & Mix of cement:Sand:aggregate) REINFORCEMENT WORK FOR 1ST. FLOOR SLAB ( Size of TMT steel & Mix of cement:Sand:aggregate) […]
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Can Epoxy Coated Rebars be Used Instead of SS 316L in Expansion Joints in Concrete Structures?
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A canal is an artificial channel constructed to convey water from rivers, reservoirs, etc. for several purposes like power generation, navigation, irrigation, etc. Canals are classified into different types based on different factors such as nature of supply source, functions of canals, type of boundary surface, financial output, discharge capacity and alignment of the canal. […]
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How to calculate length of overlap for reinforcement steel?
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What is the step by step procedure for construction of foundation for a building? How the foundation construction is carried out at site?
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Obviously, the quality of undisturbed soil sample is considerably significant. This is because crucial engineering properties, for foundation design, such as soil strength, permeability, and compressibility are estimated by testing undisturbed soil samples. There are several factors that influence the undisturbed soil sample quality such as confining pressure of sampling equipment, volume displacement due to […]
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There are several types of equipment which are used to transfer and pour concrete after it has been discharged from a mixer. For instance, steel buckets, rail cars and trucks, chutes, tremie, belt conveyor, sprayed concrete, barrows, pumping, and concrete carts. These tools are selected based on their suitability for the construction conditions. Concrete transfer […]
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Notre Dame de Paris, translated to Our lady of Paris, is one of the greatest marvels of French Gothic architecture much like the Eiffel tower in Paris. Its construction began around AD 1163 and reached fruition in AD 1250 with the completion of its two towers. The cathedral is widely known for the naturalism of […]
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Air conditioners are an easy but very expensive(to your pocket as well as the environment) way to reduce the impact of the sultry heat waves of summer. Although its use can’t be completely dropped from our lives, but can surely be minimized with the adoption of smart tricks & construction designs. Back in the days […]
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Modulus of elasticity of concrete is the ratio of normal stress to the corresponding strain for tensile or compressive stresses below proportional limit of concrete, ACI 318-14. The value of concrete elastic modulus can be obtained using formulas provided by different codes, but such values may not be accurate. The accurate value of concrete elastic […]
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Modulus of elasticity of concrete (Ec) is defined as the ratio of the applied stress to the corresponding strain. Not only does it demonstrate the ability of concrete to withstand deformation due to applied stress but also its stiffness. In another word, it reflects the ability of concrete to deflect elastically. Modulus of elasticity of […]
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Tension test is performed on mild steel, tore steel and high tensile steel to determine the properties like Young’s modulus, ultimate strength, and the percentage elongation. In the tension test, the steel rod is subjected to tension load by means of a universal testing machine (UTM). The equipment arrangement and procedure for conducting tension test […]
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In the earlier part of this series (Grades of Ordinary Portland Cement Based on IS Codes), I discussed the grading of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) based on Indian Code. OPC is graded differently by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and the European Standard. This article talks about the grading system of cement […]
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The pressure on a fluid can be measured depending on two systems where one system measure pressure above the absolute zero pressure scale and the other measure below the absolute zero pressure scale. Hence there are different pressure terminologies in fluid mechanics. The different kinds of pressure are: Absolute Pressure Gauge Pressure Vacuum Pressure Relationship […]
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Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) is the most widely used cement in the construction world. It is the basic ingredient for producing concrete, mortar, stucco, and non-specialty grouts. Ordinary Portland Cement is graded based on its strength. The grade indicates the compressive strength of the mortar cube that will be attained after 28 days of setting. […]
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Boring method is widely used for subsurface investigations to collect samples, in almost all types of soil, for visual inspection or laboratory testing. There are several boring techniques for instance augur boring, rotary drilling, wash boring, percussion drilling, augur drilling, and test pits. These boring methods are selected based on soil types, efficiency of boring […]
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Buildings require great design and suitable construction practice to be able to withstand earthquake forces. There several common design and construction mistakes that cause building failure during earthquakes. For instance, soft storey, short columns, inadequate reinforcement detailing, non-structural damage, discontinuous force resisting system, poor quality concrete, inadequate detailing, and inferior materials. These design and construction […]
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The idea of 3D printing of structures, although still novel to many, is striding its way towards the root of the construction industry. Today, 3D printers are being developed to process all kind of construction materials and are being tested and tinkered with every day for refinement. Just the thought of an immense reduction in […]
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Recessed lights or downlight is a metal light fixture that is installed above the ceiling line. The light is fixed into a hollow opening in the ceiling, which gives a appearance of light shining out from a hole. The lighting is in downward direction similar to a broad floodlight or spotlight. Features of Recessed Lights […]
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