The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970, was brought about to regulate employment, prevent exploitation, and improve working conditions for contract labour in India. Contract Labour Workers hired by or through a mediator to work for an establishment are referred to as contract labour. As per the act, “a workman will be deemed to […]
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What is a tachometry? What is it’s used in civil engineering projects?
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What are the different types of steel stacks?
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What is the Spatial Analysis in GIS? What is its importance for civil engineers?
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What is the role of direct cost and indirect cost in a budget?
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What are the advantages of using Plastic Formwork over Woodden Formwork?
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What is Fly Levels in Surveying?
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What is the Definition of Cement?
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What is the life span of a building without any defects and any complaint?
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Rate analysis for earth excavation establishes the rate of labor and equipment required to excavate a site. Unlike other rate analysis works, the rate analysis of earth excavation does not undertake any material analysis. Manual or machine excavation method or the combination of both is used for earth excavation. The process of excavation depends on […]
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Formwork is a mold in which concrete is filled until it sets, which is supported by verticle and horizontal members. The safety during installation of shuttering, pouring concrete, and removal is critical as the load of the fresh concrete must be withstood by the formwork. In this article, we have discussed the safety measures that […]
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The Powers remolding test is a workability test conducted on concrete and was developed by Powers in 1932. The test was then standardized and employed by the US army corporation of Engineers as CRD C6-74. It is similar to a vee bee consistometer test on concrete. Powers Remolding Test Procedure Powers remolding test employs a 12-inch diameter […]
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What is the submerged density and degree of shrinkage?
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How to calculate the quantities of earthwork in Autocad with Total Station Data? How to calculate the same when the PGL is lesser than OGL?
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What is Braced Excavation?
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What is Concrete cancer and what is the cause of this defect? How can concrete cancer be avoided?
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What is the Beam and Column Junction reinforcement details?
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In the design of elastomeric bearings, why are steel plates inserted inside the bearings?
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The construction industry is infamous for delayed payments and payment-related disputes. The issues could be significantly reduced by taking advantage of blockchain-based smart contracts. It is a system that not only saves cost and time but also increases transparency and predictability by automating certain aspects of construction project performance. Numerous contracts are signed between different […]
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What are the standard codes used for test procedures for in-situ testing of various construction materials?
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What are the causes of a structure collapse?
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Can a foot compactor achieve the soil density of G45?
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What are the standard sizes of tiles available in the market? (Granite, marble, vitrified)
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Which are the methods for the demolition of any structure?
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As we know from the definition of fluid, it continues to deform under shear stress, but some fluids such as rheopectic, Bingham plastic, and thixotropic do not deform initially under the action of shear stress as in case of solids. Should it be categorized into the fluid?
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What are rental charges and prices for the various conventional construction equipment used for construction in India and around the world?
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Explain the effect of the construction of Weir or Barrage on the regime of the river?
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Which are the best companies to work with as environmental engineers?
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Under what situation shall engineers use jacking at one end only and from both ends in prestressing work?
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Which types of chemicals and admixtures used in the construction industry for normal conditions as well as seismic conditions? How we use the chemicals in building construction? When we required the chemicals for building construction?
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What are the standard dimensions of kitchen, bedroom, drawing room, dining hall, guest’s room TV lounge?
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What is the difference between UTM and WGS in a GIS software? What is the significance of both in specifying locations on the earth?
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What is the Time period of a building and its relation with frequency?
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Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is a process that breaks down and identifies the dangers of a particular job operation or task by integrating health and safety practices to reduce the potential hazard to the workers. A job safety analysis suggests the safest way to perform a job. Job Safety Analysis includes careful examination of each task […]
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As pile foundations carry a lot of load, they must be installed with utmost care. The selection of suitable equipment and the process employed for concrete pouring may vary based on the pile size and location of the structure. If the pile borehole is dry, one may use any suitable means to pour concrete, but […]
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Hardwood flooring is one of the best choices to bring distinctive air into the interior space, but it changes its behavior with the natural weather and internal air conditions. Most of the hardwood floor defects are easily repaired without going for complete replacement of the wood. It hence saves a lot of money in terms […]
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What is the role of artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning in the field of civil engineering construction equipment and construction machinery? What is the scope of artificial intelligence and the growth of artificial intelligence in civil engineering?
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What are internationally used Sealing Methods? What are their functions?
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The Real Estate Regulatory Authority Act (RERA) was introduced to bring in transparency, accountability, and financial control into the highly disorganized Indian real estate sector. It came into effect on May 1, 2017, and has recorded registrations of 40,000+ real estate agents, and 52000+ projects till date. The act has made it mandatory for the […]
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Where do people in the Non-Destructive Testing industry work? Infrastructure construction and maintenance Defense and Military Aircraft and Aerospace Computer Historical renovation General manufacturing companies Automotive & Rail Road inspection Chemical and Petrochemical Independent testing laboratories Marine Ship Building Power generation and utilities Bridge and Building fabrication/erection Electronics and Microelectronics Trending Jobs and Profession in […]
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The construction industry has generally tended to resist digital transformation that other industrial and business sectors have witnessed in recent years, and the adoption of Blockchain technology can potentially address several problems and bring out a slew of benefits upon integration with the current practices. Blockchain is the nexus of a digitized, decentralized public ledger […]
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How to find the area of a location using GIS software?
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What is the difference between a mansion and a duplex?
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Activity-based costing or ABC is a costing approach for optimizing cost and time. Besides measuring the performance of an activity, this cost accounting technique helps to identify all the costs related to every unique activity. The activity can be placed anywhere within an organizational structure, comprising of a project or process. In Activity-based costing, resource […]
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Pipe culvert is a tunnel structure constructed using pipes under roadways or railroads to provide cross drainage or to take electrical or other cables from one side to another. Pipe culvert, box culvert, and arch culvert are the common types of culverts used under roadways and railways. In this article, we discuss the excavation, bedding, […]
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Bonding new concrete to plastic and hardened concrete is an important task that is needed in many construction works. The formation of a good bond between new and existing concrete is essential when you plan to resume the concreting of an incomplete construction member, and for other repair works. Bonding generation involves roughening the concrete […]
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What is grade of PCC used at site?
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How many-legged stirrups do I have to provide in Footing if shear stress exceeds 5 kg/cm2?
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Pouring concrete on a sloped surface needs excellent skills and experience to perform the work as planned. Commonly, low slump concrete is used for sloped concrete members, driveways, and wheelchair ramps. The placement of low slump concrete in its final position and compaction requires great caution, experience, and proper concreting procedures. That is why all […]
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Leakage of water through joints of brick masonry walls can be repaired by grouting or repointing the joints. The wind often drives water through joints or adjacent structural elements such as floors or staircases leaning toward the wall and leading water toward the wall. The treatment of joints should include both vertical and horizontal joints […]
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A strip seal expansion joint is a mechanical device used to seal an expansion joint formed between two slabs of pavement or slab to absorb temperature-induced expansion and contraction safely. The gap between the two adjacent slabs is filled with a rubber strip to guarantee water-tightness and prevent debris and corrosion ingress. Components of Strip Seal Expansion […]
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Natural pozzolans affect several concrete properties in both fresh and hardened state. It improves the workability of concrete and increases its setting time. The reduction of concrete bleeding and segregation is one of the crucial benefits of natural pozzolans. It enhances concrete durability, but reduces early strength and ultimate strength when the mix contains a […]
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Is there a way to increase strength of Pozzolanic Portland Cement quickly? Can Volcanic Tuff be used as the Pozzolanic?
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What is the difference between Reinforced cement concrete and Fibre Reinforced Concrete?
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In order to carryout a lump sump quantity of steel of any structure either it is commercial or residential, what is the lump sum quantity of steel required?
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Scope of work (SOW) is defined as a general statement of construction work either prepared by the client or the consultants. The range of work is performed based on a particular contract and is included in the tender documents of a construction project. A well-written SOW is clear, defined, logical, and specific so that it […]
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What type of reinforcement used in prestressing concrete? Is it either the standard reinforcement used in conventional RCC structure, or is there any particular type or category of reinforcement for prestressing?
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Turfing is a process of planting well-developed shallow grass roots (sod) in the slopes of embankments and earthen shoulders to protect the slopes and surface from erosion. Sod or turf is a grass that holds together the soil beneath it by its roots or another piece of thin material. Sod is generally used for lawns, golf courses, […]
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Geosynthetics are extensively used in highway construction as they play the role of a separator, filter, reinforcement, stiffener, drainer, barrier, and the protector of pavements. Geosynthetic materials are planar, polymeric (synthetic or natural) materials used in contact with soil/rock and/or any other geotechnical material. Geosynthetics are used for the improvement of subgrade and as a […]
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How to maintain indoor air quality in sustainable buildings?
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What are the application for Accelerating admixture in concrete??
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How the Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement Differ?
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Concrete curling is a defect observed in concrete slab structures. Curling is the bending of slab edges either upwards or downwards. Curling of concrete slabs is mainly caused due to the temperature variation between the top and bottom surfaces of the slab or due to variation in the moisture content. The article explains the critical […]
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The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is a tool for simplifying the complexity of a particular task of a project. The task is broken down into smaller components that cannot be divided further. This deliverable-oriented structure makes an activity manageable and achievable to a greater extent. In the PMBOK, WBS is defined as “a deliverable-oriented hierarchical […]
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Every earthmoving task at a construction site is different. It is, therefore, hard to choose a single earthmoving system for all the tasks. Each earthmoving operation has its objectives and complexity, based on which the best earthmoving system is chosen. The article explains some of the essential points to be kept in mind to choose […]
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Proper maintenance of construction equipment decides the actual life of machinery. Maintenance of heavy machinery used in construction, industrial, or mining application is necessary to keep it in good working condition. Poor maintenance of construction equipment may lead to a sudden breakdown that results in loss of money, time, and jeopardizes the safety of workers. […]
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Steel rolling shutter is a type of door built up of interlocking lath sections formed from cold-rolled steel strips and is usually used in godowns and shops. The steel rolling shutter shall be either push-pull type or operated with a mechanical device. If the area of the shutter is up to 10 sq.m, it shall […]
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The excavation safety and related ground construction procedures are now an integral part of modern construction management. The safety rules and regulations get updated with time as new and critical construction issues are encountered. But the final intention of changing rules and standards is to get the work done quickly, efficiently, and safely. The article […]
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What is difference between GIS and GPS?
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The roof made of galvanized steel sheets has been trending these days after the construction of large warehouses and godowns is at rise. The roof made out of galvanized steel sheet is low on budget, easy to install, and serves as long as other roofing material. In this article, we discuss the material specification and […]
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Ashlar masonry is a type of stone masonry that is formed using finely dressed stones of the same size, shape, and texture laid together in cement or lime mortar of equal size joints at right angles to each other. The masonry built using ashlar stones is rectangular, where cuboid blocks are laid in horizontal courses or layers. The […]
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The properties of concrete such as durability, strength, workability, and setting time are greatly influenced by way of handling, transporting, laying, compacting, and curing of concrete. Therefore, it is very vital to follow the specifications laid down by the Engineer-in-charge in the process of concreting. The steps involved in the process of concreting are: Selecting quantities […]
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Pouring concrete in columns and walls needs great caution to ensure the achievement of designated strength and durability. Place the concrete in layers, and compact each layer properly to obtain a consolidated concrete mass that encircles steel bars and has low permeability. Use vibrations to consolidate fresh concrete, but avoid over-vibration as it may cause […]
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How to determination of Consistency of Cement as per IS Code? Is there any reference for taking 400gm of cement for the consistency test?
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The construction sector is one of the worst-hit sectors by COVID-19. To begin with, contractors had to shut down sites to protect their workers. On sites that are still running, contractors have had to take extra precautions, including social distancing, staggered work schedules, and enforced hygiene measures. Despite the protocols, contractors still working have had […]
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What is the percentage of stone dust that can be added along with fine aggregate in different designs of concrete (Say M-20)? What is the difference between the concrete with and without dust? Does adding dust helps in increasing/decreasing strength?
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What is the best method of solving inclined truss? And how do can I get the magnitude of the forces in the members?
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How to determine the specific gravity of chemicals using Pycnometer? Can the pycnometer test for specific gravity done without a Vaccum pump?
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