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Q: describe the different materials and cross-sections, that are used for earth ties “mechanically…

A: Explanation- There are several materials from which earth ties are produced. Burned brick earth…

Q: The floor slab usually refers to a slab that has been formed using concrete and generally steel…

A: Suspended Slab : These type of slabs are not in direct contact with the ground. The roofs and floors…

Q: Given the bridge abutment shown here, determine the numberof worker hours required to form the…

A: Given: L1=30ftL2=50ftL3=30ftThickness of wall(t)=1ftHeight of abutment(H)=8ft Form work area for…

Q: H.W No.2: A 12 inch circular pipe is to be installed in a positive projection embankment under an…

A: For pipe installed with less than 3 feet of cover, it is sufficiently accurate to calculate the…

Q: Define the local shear failure ?

A: Failure in which the ultimate shearing strength of the soil is mobilized only locally along the…

Q: Additional features or a broader scope are also options. Please provide a few concrete…

A: Assuming you are referring to the two problems of having both additional features and a broader…

Q: Define direct shear test ?

A: Direct shear test: It is a laboratory or field test used to measure the shear strength of the soil.…

Q: A classroom building (Education facility) is to be designed and it is 48 ft tall. The site has Sps…

A: ASCE 7- Minimum design loads for buildings and other structure, American Society of civil engineers.…

Q: Explain Installation procedure of Excavation Bracing.

A: Excavation bracing:

Q: What is load testing and give some examples of it?

A: Load testing is a special type of software testing in which the software component or the system is…

Q: Define the process of Selecting the more significant combination of loads ?

A: Load combinations A load combinations results when more than one load type acts on the structure.…

Q: Problem 2 Figures on page 3 show the partial framing plan and elevations of a three story steel…

A: Problem -2 Given, Dead load at roof,  DLR=15 psf=15 lb/ft2  Live load at roof, LLR=25 psf=25 lb/ft2…

Q: Why do codes require steel hold-downs?

A: The STHD is an implanted strap-tie holdown offering high loads with a remarkable plan that gives…

Q: Define Modification Factors for Eccentric and Inclined Loads.

A: Modification factor for the column for inclined and eccentric loading: Eccentric loading: The load…

Q: What are the similarities and difference between the actual ASTM C143 standard and the procedure…

A: In ASTM C143, the test method includes the determination of the hydraulic cement concrete slump in…

Q: Please state are the three levels of structural seismic resistant design goal and the methods used…

A: The three levels of structural seismic resistant design goals are life safety, damage control and…

Q: The frontage of a lot is to be fenced using 6in CHB. The client specified that the fence must be…

A: Solution: concrete hollow block = 6 inch fence  high                  =4000 mm fence  length…

Q: Define the process of computing the design factored loads ?

A: The strength of structural members of reinforced cement concrete is determined with the help of…

Q: List different types of design loads?

A: Brief concept- Design loads- These are those loads that act on the structure and decide the…

Q: Explain the main reasons for conducting pull-out tests for soil nails?

A: Solution: There are  four reasons for  pull-out tests for soil nails: (i) Finding the value of bond…

Q: Explain The consolidated-undrained (CD) test

A: In the soil mechanics find the mechanicals properties of soil like shear strength, permeability and…

Q: A foundation specification stating "#5@18" O.C. Each Way" denotes which of the following? #5 rebars…

A: A foundation specification stating "#5@18" O.C  is given , we need to find what denotes this

Q: How does the stone column installation is termed a vibroreplacement procedure?

A: Vibro- stone columns or aggregate piers are an series of crushed stone pillars mounted under a…

Q: Give a description of both the LRFD and ASD design approaches. What is the fundamental difference…

A: LRFD and ASD are two design approaches in structural engineering. In this field of civil engineering…

Q: Explain why should stirrups be spaced closer at the supports based on ACI Code requirements? What is…

A: Stirrups are closed loops of reinforcement bars. The main function of stirrups is to hold the…

Q: Which of the following represents the effective slab width for the composite beam (Beam 1)…

A: For the beam (beam 1) highlighted in the figure, the span of the slab it needs to support is,…

Q: A Reinforced Concrete column for a farm building will support the floor of a swine barn over a…

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Q: why does it seem like only 1 way slab was made, shouldn't it be for 2 way slab solution

A: All the slabs are Two-Way slab having dimensions 3m x 5m.

Q: Define the use of batter pile?

A: The batter is the pile driving at an angle to resist the vertical lateral forces in pile groups.

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A: Solution - a) Although carbon fibre, Armaid, and glass are the top three fibres, carbon fibre is the…

Q: a) One way beam supported Slab & One way Joist Slab b) Define the following   i) SMRF Structures…

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Q: From the following network data, determine the criticalpath, starting and finishing times, and TFs…

A: Network

Q: Q.3. A slab has to be designed for an auditorium project. The design demands of the client are such…

A: In the case of auditorium the slab provided must be such that it provide large column free space…

Q: Elaborately explain the term one-way slab in relation to reinforced slab design

A: Question : Elaborately explain the term one-way slab in relation to reinforced slab design.

Q: Describe about the Installation procedure of Excavation Bracing?

A: Deep excavations with vertical sides need lateral supports to prevent cave in of the soil and to…

Q: What is the primary difference between a typical grade stamp and an E-rated (machine rated) grade…

A: The Grade designates the quality of lumber or wood product. The grade of a piece of lumber is based…

Q: What is the ASD load duration factor, Cp, for a member designed for the D+L load combination where…

A: Load duration factor 10 year period is considered for cumulative load duration factor for wood…

Q: what is slab pull in a short definition?

A: Slab pull is nothing but the movement of tectonics plates which results into earthquake waves.

Q: Explain the Construction method—stone column vibroreplacement procedure.

A: Vibro-replacement is a method of ground reconstruction, which may be used in bad ground conditions…

Q: What is Vane Shear Test ? explain where it can be used ?

A: The vane shear test is done to evaluate the undrained shear strength of soils, particularly soft…

Q: Discuss about the punching shear failure? Explain the cause & consequences of punching shear…

A: Solution: The punching Shear is the mechanism of failure in the members of the structure such as…

Q: Define the different modes of shear failure ?

A: Define the different modes of shear failure : General shear failure  Local shear failure  Punching…

Q: What is timber pile ?

A: Solution: The timber that are used as a timber pile should be free from defects and straight. The…

Q: What is the LRFD time effect factor, A, for a member designed for the 1.2D+1.6L load combination…

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Friction

Friction is defined as the force that prevents any solid surface, any layer of fluid, or any kind of element or material from sliding.