A client wants to build hotel with load bearing masonry walls between rooms that are spaced 25'-0" apart. Which pre-cast floor product should be used to span between walls?

Q: Low cost competitors typically use which structural type? Why?

A: Solution: Low-cost competitors are those who bid for the project at the lowest cost and make sure…

Q: what is the purpose of the steel in a horizontal reinforced concrete beam? In a vertical column?…

A: The type of steel in horizontal members are  Main reinforcement  Stirrup reinforcement  The…

Q: How are scaffolding and hoisting operations accounted for in a masonry work estimate?

A: Masonry work are estimated in following area as; (a) Facing. (b) Backing to facings. (c) Walls and…

Q: cutting soft bricks?

A: To find: Which tool is being used to cut soft bricks.  Given option : Jointer, scutch, spirit level…

Q: Define the difference in application between open stirrups and closed stirrups in concrete beams?

A: Basically function of the stirrups is to  Resist shear stress developed in the beam  Hold the main…

Q: How is an exposed aggregate concrete floor surface produced?

A: Exposed mixture has become a preferred ornamental concrete alternative because of its aesthetic…

Q: Why are the rods are required to have some concrete coverage?

A: The space between the reinforcing rods and the concrete is called as concrete cover. While pouring…

Q: Based on preliminary estimates and the architect’s design, a team member has developed the…

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Q: How do we choose the shape of Prestressed Concrete sections for a given beam?

A: Most common prestressed concrete sections that are used for beams are: 1.Symmetrical and…

Q: What is Glued–Laminated Timbers?

A: Glulam- laminated timber is an engineered wood that is stronger than steel and can carry more load…

Q: In bridge widening projects, the method of stitching is normally employed for connecting existing…

A: Method of Stitching It is a typical practice to build the extending part of the bridge from the…

Q: Explain the purposes of applying epoxy adhesive in joints of precast concrete bridge segments?

A: Epoxy adhesive: It is a resin or hardener for providing strength and resistance to materials. It is…

Q: How can you decide how many inches of concrete are needed to give fire protection to reinforcing…

A: There are some provisions are given in building codes for Pre-stresses concrete and reinforced…

Q: How are the connections between structural members made during the construction of a steel framed…

A: The steel constructions are built by appropriately joining the standard components that are…

Q: Describe the procedure for fabricating and erecting the structural steel frame of a building?

A: The process of fabricating the steel structures involve: 1. Grinding. 2. Welding. 3. Drilling. 4.…

Q: What thickness would the decking be for a three story building?

A: Buildings : A level element of a building with a usable floor is referred to as a story (plural…

Q: Can precast concrete members be reused?

A: Future trends in applicable building codes will affect which is acceptable at the time of resue.…

Q: Explain ‘eccentric loading’ on columns and piers?

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Q: What would be the help of steel reinforcements in Concrete Beams and Slabs? Explain briefly.

A: Steel reinforcements are used in concrete beam and slabs to resist the tension force occurs on the…

Q: List 2 benefits of building with precast concrete members and 2 liabilities of building with precast…

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Q: Where Shear reinforcement is used ?

A: Brief concept introduction- Shear reinforcement- It is provided to bear the shear stress or diagonal…

Q: Why is brick debris an un preferable break for concrete work

A: Brick debris is un preferable for concrete work because of following reasons:- strength…

Q: Explain briefly and clearly the 3 distinct stages of a beam before collapse occurs.

A: The beam will go through the three distinct stages before the occurrence of collapse. These are:…

Q: Define the purpose of skin reinforcement for deep beams?

A: Skin reinforcement is provided to ensure the elimination of crack formation on the surface of the…

Q: why Concrete Cover is used to reinforcement?

A: Concrete Cover: Concrete cover is the concrete which is the cover provided for the reinforced…

Q: Why does NSCP set the limits for amount of steel reinforcement, beam dimensions, concrete cover, and…

A: The collapse of a concrete structure is sudden and do not show any signs before it fails. The…

Q: Define the IS code for Plain and Reinforced Concrete ?

A: IS 456-2000 Plain and Reinforced Concrete -  is an Indian Standard code of practice used in  general…

Q: How will a concrete beam resist shear caused by the applied forces if it has no web reinforcement?

A: Shear resistance of the beam originates from two sources, concrete and shear reinforcement. Of the…

Q: Why reinforcement is provided in the concrete structure?

A: Concrete is a versatile composite and one of the most widely used material in modern construction.…

Q: What are the types and grades of the steel reinforcement used in reinforced concrete?

A: Steel reinforcement is used in concrete structures to prevent the tensile failure as concrete is…

Q: Question 03:- What is the necessity of providing high strength steel and high strength concrete in…

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Q: How to know the if a reinforced concrete beam is a doubly reinforced beam?

A: To Determine Whether a beam is single reinforced or doubly reinforced ( Difference between them).

Q: Designers typically specify longitudinal reinforcement on all four sides of a square column cross…

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Q: How long should a reinforcement extend beyond the point at which it is no longer required to resist…

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Q: Maintaining prestressed concrete structures of various types in a fit and serviceable condition is…

A: To find: What is function is maintaining prestressed concrete structures of various type.

Q: What are the strengths and limitations of steel bars as a concrete reinforcement? (Please explain…

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