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2023-05-04 08:33
Square feet (sq ft) and acres are units of area and are commonly used in land measurement. It is often required to convert square feet to acres (sq ft to acre). First, we have to know the co… Read More
2022-10-15 18:10
Plywood is an engineered wood product that is made by cross-laminating veneers of wood. This type of wood is extremely versatile and has many applications in both construction and furniture… Read More
2022-10-15 16:41
There are a variety of stair parts that you can use to create a staircase that fits your needs. The most basic stair parts are the treads and risers. Treads are the horizontal boards t… Read More
2022-10-05 15:08
Magnitude is a measure of the size of an earthquake and is calculated based on the amplitude of the waves recorded by seismographs. Intensity is a measure of the strength of an earthqu… Read More
2022-10-05 15:06
What is Earned Value Analysis?Earned Value Analysis (EVA) is a project management technique that provides a systematic way to track project progress. By analyzing the value of work completed… Read More
2022-10-05 14:59
Concrete is one of the most widely used building materials in the world. While its durability and strength are undeniable, the environmental impact of concrete is a growing concern.&nbs&hell…Read More
2022-10-05 14:56
What is the Compressibility of Soil?Soil compressibility is a measure of the ability of soil to be compacted under pressure. The compressibility of soil is affected by the amount of wa… Read More
2022-10-05 14:54
The followings are the Disadvantages of solar chimneys.The solar chimney only works when there is sunlight. If it is cloudy or raining, the solar chimney will not work.Solar chimneys a… Read More
2022-10-05 14:50
A solar chimney, also known as a solar updraft tower, is a type of power plant that uses the principles of convection to generate electricity. The solar chimney consists of a tall chimney-li… Read More
2022-10-05 14:44
Dampness is one of the most common problems in buildings and can cause a wide range of serious problems. It is therefore important to be aware of the potential causes of dampness and the met… Read More
2019-07-12 07:59
Foundation is an important part of building structures. Followings are the types of foundation:
Shallow Foundations
Spread Footing
Strip Foundation
Combined Footing
Strap Footing
Raft or M… Read More
2019-07-11 19:44
Bulking of sand means an increase in volume. Fine aggregate (i.e., sand) increases in volume when they possess some moisture.
This volume increase is not due to the increase in the volume of… Read More
2018-07-01 10:14
Bricks are a clay made rectangular unit used for different building construction works. There are different types of bricks used in construction. They are:
Based on Quality
First Class Brick… Read More
2015-10-02 20:18
Pushover analysis, a widely used method for seismic performance evaluation of a structure, is a static nonlinear procedure in which the magnitude of the structural loading is incrementally i… Read More
2015-10-02 20:16
Pushover analysis has been the preferred method for seismic performance evaluation of structures by the major rehabilitation guidelines and codes because it is 5 conceptually and computation… Read More
2015-10-02 20:13
What is Reinforced Concrete
Concrete is the combination of aggregate and cement where cement is used as the binding material between the aggregates. This combination has got h… Read More
2015-10-02 20:12
Survey and StakeBefore any construction can begin, the home site is surveyed to establish the home's basic footprint and to ensure the home is set back the appropriate distances from the pro… Read More
2015-10-02 20:11
The Slender beam can be defined as the beams in which the spacing of the lateral support to the compression flange or face is more than 50 times the least width of the flange or face.
Since… Read More
2015-10-02 20:05
FerrocementFerrocement, also written as ferrociment, ferrocemento, ferrocimento, and ferrozement, literally mean much steel rather than much concrete. The Committee 549 of the America… Read More
2015-10-02 20:04
Prestressed concrete, the improved condition of RCC (Reinforced cement concrete) where steel is used as both compression and tension me… Read More
2015-10-02 20:00
Chain survey/surveying is an very old method of Surveying. This article includes definition of chain survey along with all detailed information with necessary images about various aspects of… Read More
2013-03-11 08:03
Although pushover analysis has advantages over elastic analysis procedures, underlying assumptions, the accuracy of pushover predictions and limitations of current pushover procedures must b… Read More
2012-11-22 16:14
sheet piling wall
A sheet piling wall consist of a series of sheet piles driven side by side into the ground thus forming a continuous vertical wall for the purpose of retaining an earth… Read More
2012-11-09 21:20
Topographic Surveys are used to identify and map the contours of the ground and existing features on the surface of the earth or slightly above or below the earth's surface (i.e. trees, buil… Read More
2012-11-09 21:20
The procedure of Retaining Wall Design generally comprises of following steps:
Assemble the general information: topographical and physical surveys, controlling dimensions;
Analyse the subs… Read More
2012-11-03 16:57
The main steps of construction of a single footing are:
Excavation
Leveling & Dressing
Brick Flat Soling (BFS)
C.C. Layer
C.C. Block
Footing Reinforcement
Installation of Short Co… Read More
2012-10-21 12:45
Types of Control in Railway
Following train system (Minimum time difference maintained among successive
trains in the same track)
Absolute block
Automated/ actuated
Centra… Read More
2012-10-21 12:38
In order to speed up the movement of train safely, it is considered necessary that the warning should be given to the drivers before approaching stop signal. It act as an advanced warning si… Read More
2012-10-21 12:35
Parts of Semaphore Signal:
Moveable arms
-painted red with a white vertical band
Spectacle (attached with
moveable arm)
… Read More
2012-10-21 12:35
"Signal is a mechanical or electrical device erected beside a railway line to pass information relating to the state of the line ahead to train/engine drivers."
Purposes of railway si… Read More
2012-10-18 18:21
Pushover analysis has been the preferred method for seismic performance evaluation of structures by the major rehabilitation guidelines and codes because it is 5 conceptually and computation… Read More
2012-10-04 22:31
Portal Method
Point of contra flexure is assumed to be at mid-height of each column.
Point of contra flexure assumed to be at mid-span of each girder or beam.
Horizontal shear o… Read More
2012-09-28 19:47
Column Footing is also famous as independent footing. An independent footing is one which is provided under a column or either similar member for distributing concentrated load in the form o… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The strength of white cement is lower than that of ordinary Portland cement. It is not liable to cause staining because it has low content of soluble alkalis. It is four times costlier than… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Reinforced concrete, as a construction material, is widely used in many types of structures. For economic execution of structure, Reinforced concrete is the best choice for designers.
The… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Definition:
Poisson's Ratio is the ratio of the transverse to the longitudinal strains under axial stress within the elastic range. It is a negative ratio.
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2006-06-07 11:16
Definition
The widened portion of a beam or girder, such as the horizontal portion of the cross section of a simple-span T-beam, which is shortened by bending under a normal load is known as… Read More
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