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Example of Dead load calculation for roof slabs:Including loading of:-RCC Slab 5.12"th =5.12*.0254*25.5 &nb&hell…Read More
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2016-12-23 04:29
Example of Dead load calculation for depressed slabs:Including loading of:-RCC Slab 5.12"th =5.12*.0254*25.5  &hell…Read More
2016-12-20 06:00
DensitiesBrick work &n&hell…Read More
2016-12-19 04:54
Dead Load (DL) and Live loads (LL) as per IS:875Earthquake Loads (EL) as per IS: 1893 .Wind Loads (WL) as per IS: 875 Read More
2016-09-15 06:59
1. Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar PradeshHuge white marble terrace on which rests the famous white marble dome, flanked by four tapering minarets. Within the dome lies the jewel-inlaid cenotaph of t… Read More
2016-09-07 07:16
When you apply a floor load to a slab panel, the program calculates the equivalent load and apply the load to the beams bordering the slab as a uniformly distributed load. You do not have to… Read More
2016-09-05 15:29
Some of the internet sites are: www.Buildpoint.comwww.bidcom.comwww.cementindia.netwww.construction.comwww.building.comwww.enr.comwww.designbuildmag.comwww.architecturalrecord.comwww.iccicon… Read More
2016-09-01 16:07
IRC:6 gives procedure for design and construction of road bridges in India. It gives information about load, forces and stresses to be considered in designing Road Bridges:Dead load due to&n&hell…Read More
2016-08-31 08:59
According to it, following information is needed before starting design of bridge:Collection of the data:General data including maps, plans & topographic features.Index map showing locat… Read More
2016-08-24 11:34
This code is based on structural safety of buildings: Masonary Walls.MasonaryAn assemblage of masonary units properly bonded together with mortar.Design by calculated masonary method Th… Read More
2016-08-13 09:46
IS: 962 deal with architectural and building drawing. IS:962 designate drawing sheet sizes into six different types i.e. A0, A1, A2, A3, A4 and A5. Surface area of basic size A0 is 1 m2. The… Read More
2016-08-07 10:42
Cement concrete is obtained, artificially, by Hardening of the Mixture of Cement, Fine Aggregate,Coarse Aggregate andWater in a specified pre- determined proportions.Concrete atta… Read More
2016-08-06 07:35
Total land 305 acres.Key Features of New Airport Infrastructure for Economic Sustainability:Strategic locationApron & link taxi trackBoundary wallElectrically operated automated trolley… Read More
2016-08-05 16:05
These are essentially separations or planes of weakness introduced in concrete structures to localize shrinkage movements, which would otherwise lead to unsightly cracks. These are three typ… Read More
2016-08-05 16:04
1. Joint filler:It is a strip of compressible material used to form & fill the expansion joints in structures. The main functions of the joint filler are to permit the components of the… Read More
2016-08-05 08:25
-The vertical control joint between two columns shall extend from top pf the column to the top of the pedestal provided over the R.C.C. footing.Measures shall be taken to reduce or prevent d… Read More
2016-08-05 08:24
1. The vertical control shall not be taken through the foundation concrete.2. Reinforcement shall not pass through the joint.3. In case of masonary walls resting on pile foundation the verti… Read More
2016-08-05 07:14
When variations in temperature, moisture content or loading result in tendency for one part of a structure to move in a plane at right angles to the plane of another part it is necessary to… Read More
2016-08-04 08:51
Joint installed at location where construction stops for any reason & when the location stoppage does not coincide with the planned location of an expansion Joint or Contraction Read More
2016-08-03 16:29
Expansion Joint is filled with expansion joint filler, which is compressible enough to accommodate the expansion of adjacent parts, and having ability to regain 75% of the original thickness… Read More
2016-08-01 08:29
First step in designing the foundation for a particular structure is soil investigation. The soil consultant should interact with other members of the construction team, namely architect &am&hell…Read More
2016-07-30 17:39
This standard deals with the general requirements of detailing of reinforcement in reinforced concrete structures. According to it, all reinforcement bars used in structures shall be suitabl… Read More
2016-07-28 04:40
Setting timeCement when mixed with water forms paste which gradually becomes less plastic, and finally a hard mass is obtained. In this process of setting, a stage is reached when the fresh… Read More
2016-07-26 08:02
Project Name: Construction of steel super- structure and other ancillary works of rail cum Road Bridge across River Ganga in PatnaProject Owner/ Issuing Authority: East Central Railway … Read More
2016-07-26 04:26
IS:13920- 1993- Detailing of reinforced concrete structures subjected to seismic forcesThis standard covers the requirements for designing and detailing of monolithic reinforced concrete bui… Read More
2016-07-23 06:42
A meeting held between Haryana’s Chief Minister Mr. M L Khattar and Power Minister Mr. Piyush Goyal on last Monday, has brought a ray of hope to the residents of Gurgaon. The city is p… Read More
2016-07-23 06:24
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2016-07-23 05:51
Working closely with various departments, increasingly in a consultancy role, assisting line managers to understand and implement policies and procedures;Liaising with a wide range of people… Read More
2016-07-22 06:32
This standard is intended for earthquake resistant design of normal structures. It is applicable to buildings, elevated structures, bridges, concrete, embankments and retaining wall. It has… Read More
2016-07-21 14:55
Job is for a Design Manager (Steel) to join an international steel contractor in Dubai - 10+ years’ structural steel design experience - Middle East experience essential - Revit Struct… Read More
2016-07-21 13:05
In flexible skeleton structures, it can be beneficial to separate non-strucutral partition walls from the structure by soft joints. This is particularly true for inplane stiff and brittle ma… Read More
2016-07-20 16:28
Dish TV India Ltd is looking for an Executive Assistant based at Noida. Key Responsibilities: Travel Management Calendar Management MIS Meeting Arrangements Excellent Communication &… Read More
2016-07-20 11:18
SCHWING Stetter has develop a batching plant with an interesting price - performance ratio, and also which uses lesser space. It has produce the customer centric M30Z batching plant.This inn… Read More
2016-07-20 09:49
Concrete batching plant are widely used to produce various kinds of concrete, including quaking concrete and hard concrete, suitable for large or medium scale building works, road and bridge… Read More
2016-07-19 07:42
If deformation-sensitive non-structural partition walls and facade elements (e.g. of masonry) are incorporated into a horizontally soft structure (e.g. a frame structure) without using joint… Read More
2016-07-18 07:13
To check rash driving, the government is considering putting up 3D paintings on major highways and busy roads to create virtual speed breakers."We are trying out 3D paintings used as virtual… Read More
2016-07-15 10:51
Reinforced structural masonry walls to resist earthquake actionsA possible alternative to basic principle 12 for making masonry structures substantially more suitable for seismic actions is… Read More
2016-07-07 08:19
A team of researchers at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University is testing a substance made from pig manure to use as an asphalt binder to replace petroleum-based produ… Read More
2016-07-06 07:35
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister on Wednesday approved highway projects worth Rs 4,428 crore in Himachal pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. The projects fall under… Read More
2016-07-06 07:02
Brace masonry buildings with reinforced concrete structural walls!Masonry is a good construction material in terms of thermal insulation, storage and vertical loads carrying capacity. For se… Read More
2016-07-05 07:04
Avoid bracing of frames with masonry infillsThe frame structure is relatively flexible and somewhat ductile, while unreinforced masonry is very stiff and fragile and may explode under the ef… Read More
2016-07-04 08:29
Avoid mixed systems with columns and masonry walls!The columns in combination with the slabs or beams form frames, which have smaller horizontal stiffness than the masonry walls. The earthqu… Read More
2016-05-19 10:42
Avoid bracing offsets: Horizontal bracing offset, in plane or out of plane, result when the position of the bracing changes from one storey to another. The bending moments and the shear… Read More
2016-05-19 10:41
Discontinuities in stiffness and resistance cause problems !Some time designer modifies the cross section of bracing systems over the height of a building, which result in discontinuities an… Read More
2016-05-19 10:40
Two slender reinforced concrete structural walls in each principal direction!Reinforced concrete structural walls of rectangular cross- section constitute the most suitable bracing system… Read More
2016-05-19 06:54
Avoid asymmetric bracing! Asymmetric bracing is a frequent cause of building collapses during earthquakes.Column should also be able to withstand horizontal displacements of the structure wi… Read More
2016-05-12 09:45
An upper storey can be soft in comparison to the others if the lateral bracing is weekend or omitted, or if the horizontal resistance is strongly reduced above a certain floor. In this… Read More
2016-05-08 09:33
Mixed structural systems with concrete or steel columns and structural masonry walls behave very unfavorable during earthquake.The columns in combination with the slabs or beams form frames… Read More
2016-05-08 08:17
Thickness of 9" thk wall is 230 mm= 0.23 mBrick Density be 18 Kn/m3Wall Height = 825mm =0.825 m (Note: here exclude depth of beam, it is being consider in properties of beam).Uniformly distr… Read More
2016-05-07 07:14
Some time designer modifies the cross section of bracing systems over the height of a building, which result in discontinuities and lead to variations in the stiffness and resistance o… Read More
2016-05-07 06:45
The Concreting should be done as per the procedure set out in IS 7861 (Part 1) or IS 7861 (Part 2 ). As per Clause No. 14 of IS: 456-2000, we can use following methods for depositing c… Read More
2016-05-06 11:56
Is 456- 2000 recommends that mixing should be done in a mechanical mixer. The mixing should be continued till all the materials are uniformly distributed in the mixer and the end product is… Read More
2016-05-06 08:37
In batching concrete, the quantity of both cement and aggregates shall be determined by mass, admixture, if solid, by mass, liquid admixtures may however be measured in volume or mass, water… Read More
2016-05-05 06:44
Different ingredient of concrete need to be mixed in appropriate proportions during the production of concrete. This can be done either by volume or by weight, the latter being more precise… Read More
2016-05-04 07:27
Concrete shall be compacted using mechanical vibrator complying with IS: 2505, IS 2506, IS 2514 and IS 4656. Finishing should be done after a little stiffening of concrete.Exposed surface of… Read More
2016-05-03 06:16
Civil Site Supervisor New delhi, India Category: C… Read More
2016-05-03 05:38
Certain aggregates contain reactive varieties of silica, which may be susceptible to attack by alkalies originating from cement or other sources. For alkali- aggregate reaction (AAR) to occu… Read More
2016-05-03 05:09
Sulphate attack can originate from ground water, soils, seawater or industrial effluents. Sulphate present in sulphate solutions convert the free lime in the hardened concrete to calcium sul… Read More
2016-05-02 12:04
Avoid bracing offsets: Horizontal bracing offset, in plane or out of plane, result when the position of the bracing changes from one storey to another. The bending moments and the shear… Read More
2016-05-02 11:33
Avoid bracing offsets: Horizontal bracing offset, in plane or out of plane, result when the position of the bracing changes from one storey to another. The bending moments and the shear… Read More
2016-04-22 15:39
Durable concrete can be defined as one that is designed, constructed and maintained to perform satisfactory in the environment for the specified life of the structure without undue maintenan… Read More
2016-04-22 10:02
Should any concrete be found Honey Combed structure or in any way defective. Such concrete shall be cut out partially or wholly by the contractor .If engineer feels that the required structu… Read More
2016-04-22 07:03
CracksIf cracks, which in the opinion of engineer may be detrimental to the strength of construction, develop in concrete construction, then loading test shall be done, if under such test lo… Read More
2016-04-22 06:46
Custom central mix concrete batch plants offer the user unparalleled control of concrete consistency and quality. Single or multiple twin shaft mixers provide intense mixing action tha… Read More
2016-04-21 11:20
First login to blogger.com.Than go to settings . Under settings there is other option. In this you will find Google Analytics at the bottom.There you have to enter your google analytic code… Read More
2016-04-20 06:05
Ramboll Engineering Centre - CAD Technician - Structures ( 2 positions)No. of requirements: 2Title &n&hell…Read More
2016-04-20 05:50
Lead Structural Engineer - Water Business Group - Noida, IndiaLast Updated April 15, 2016 CH2M's Water Business is expanding its delivery capabilities in the New Delhi (Noida) office. An exp… Read More
2016-04-17 15:06
QUITO: A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake shook Ecuador on Saturday, the US Geological Survey reported, with the tremor strongly felt in the capital Quito as a tsumani warning was also issu… Read More
2016-04-16 09:00
A casting yard is a confined place where all the concrete structures like segments, I-griders/ beams etc are casted. The casting yard brings factory- controlled production techniques… Read More
2016-04-12 07:46
Asymmetric bracing is a frequent cause of building collapses during earthquakes. Column should also be able to withstand horizontal displacements of the structure without loosing… Read More
2016-04-12 06:45
The physical requirement for the main types of admixtures are given in IS 9103. Admixtures are of two types:a) Mineral admixtures:Mineral admixtures are finely divided siliceous materials, w… Read More
2016-04-11 10:46
The concrete mix needs to be designed for adequate workability so that it could be being mixed, transported, laid down and compacted as efficiently as possible. Depending upon the placing co… Read More
2016-04-11 10:36
The reinforcement shall be placed and maintained in position by providing proper cover blocks, spacers, supporting bars, chairs etc. Reinforcement shall be placed tied such that concrete pla… Read More
2016-04-11 10:36
Water reacts chemically with cement, the reaction being called hydration of cement, and brings about the setting and hardening of cement. Water also lubricates the mix and gives it the worka… Read More
2016-04-11 10:35
Aggregates constitute nearly 70 to 75% of the total volume of concrete and are essentially inert in nature. Aggregates have two prime functions, namely, to provide concrete with a rigid skel… Read More
2016-04-11 10:35
The minimum grade of concrete for plain and reinforced shall be as per Table 5. The IS 456: 2000 specifies that in all cases the 28- days compressive strength given in Table 2 (IS 456-2000)… Read More
2016-04-11 10:14
An upper storey can be soft in comparison to the others if the lateral bracing is weekend or omitted, or if the horizontal resistance is strongly reduced above a certain floor. In this… Read More
2016-03-31 08:12
Water reacts chemically with cement, the reaction being called hydration of cement, and brings about the setting and hardening of cement. Water also lubricates the mix and gives it the worka… Read More
2016-03-30 06:39
Aggregates constitute nearly 70 to 75% of the total volume of concrete and are essentially inert in nature. Aggregates have two prime functions, namely, to provide concrete with a rigid skel… Read More
2016-03-29 08:51
IS:456-2000-Plain and Reinforced Concrete for Building Construction:This is the fourth revision of the standard. The common methods of design and construction of plain or reinforced concrete… Read More
2016-03-29 04:31
This code covers basic design loads to be assumed in the design of buildings, in 5 parts. Each part is discussed here under:-IS:875-1987(Part-1)- Dead Loads:- &n&hell…Read More
2016-03-15 11:50
TOR- STEEL:The acceptance criteria can be broadly classified into three categories as under:-Chemical compositionWeight Physical properties.1.Chemical composition:The product analysis shall… Read More
2016-03-12 11:57
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2016-03-12 11:31
The expenditure needed to ensure adequate seismic resistance strongly depend on the approach selected during the conceptual design phase and on the relevant design method:Conceptual design p… Read More
2016-03-12 11:30
The architect and engineer collaborate from the outset.It is important that there should be close collaboration between the architect and the engineer from the earliest planning stage of any… Read More
2016-03-12 11:29
Follow the seismic provision of the codes: &nbs&hell…Read More
2016-03-10 10:53
As per Table No. 22 of IS:456-2000, we can use following types of reinforcing bars in RCC:-a) Mild Steel bars &nb&hell…Read More
2016-03-09 12:05
Brand : Bulter Building SystemsRoof System &nbs&hell…Read More
2016-03-04 10:21
K-Lite surface mounted Polar Lighting Pole, integrated with LED Lighting Module, is the exclusive choice of designers for city beautification- lighting blended with an architectural ap… Read More
2016-03-03 11:28
The effect of an earthquake on a building is determined by the :Time histories of the three ground motion parametersGround acceralation (ag)Velocity (vg)Displacement(dg)Ground motion paramet… Read More
2016-03-02 11:28
In an Earthquake,-Seismic Waves arise from sudden movements in a rupture zone in the earth's crust.-Waves of different types and velocities travel different paths before reaching a building'… Read More
2016-03-02 09:39
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2016-03-02 07:52
Mobile Crane Pick and carry cranePick and Carry CraneTruck mounted cranes Truck Mounted CranesLorry loaderKnuckle Boom Cranes Read More
2016-02-29 12:24
India First Under water road tunnel beneath River Krishna, linking Andhra Pradesh's proposed 217 sq km long new capital, Amravati, with Vijayawada.The tunnel will be 3 km long and will be us… Read More
2016-02-27 06:34
High rise buildings are usually founded on piled foundation, which is subjected to a combination of vertical, lateral and overturning forces. Combined pile- raft foundations … Read More
2016-02-26 06:43
To view node and beam number, right click anywhere in drawing area. Dialog box will appear. In it choose Labels.Turn the node points, node numbers and beam numbers on.Than click OK.The struc… Read More
2016-02-25 09:15
To view node and beam number, right click anywhere in drawing area. Dialog box will appear. In it choose Labels.Turn the node points, node numbers and beam numbers on.Than click OK.The struc… Read More
2016-02-25 08:57
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