Why can’t the surface of a slab on grade be finished in one operation, instead of waiting for hours before final finishing?

Q: In what circumstances would a contractor consider setting up a concrete batch plant at the site of…

A: Most of the concrete which is used in construction projects is RMC (Ready-Mix Concrete) which is…

Q: Define the process of modeling reinforced concrete with abaqus?

A: Answer:- Abacus modeling:- On the basis of the central objectives three dimensional Finite Element…

Q: Describe how to store sacks of cement at the construction site to protect it from the environment

A: Storage of cement bag may include:

Q: What is a flat slab construction? Examine the advantages and disadvantages of using flat slabs in…

A: Flat Slab Construction:- A flat slab is defined as the two-way reinforced concrete slab that doesn't…

Q: Lists down the five concrete production control and discuss each briefly.

A: The five concrete production control are given as, Batching. Mixing. Compacting. Curing.…

Q: Explain the type of cement is used is construction of massive Dam structures ?

A: The construction of massive structures like Dam requires a huge quantity of cement. Also, the…

Q: How do we compute for the minimum thickness of slabs? What are the four (4) considerations…

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Q: Name four in situ replacement methods and describe how each one works.

A: The name of our in situ replacement methods is as follows. Aggregate Columns Vibro Replacement or…

Q: How to measure the slump of freshly mixed concrete?

A: Slump is a measurement of concrete's workability or fluidity. It's an indirect measurement of…

Q: What is Procedures for bracing excavation sheeting?

A: Braced excavation are a kind of excavation done when the soil surrounding is loose and providing…

Q: 1-Explain about two-way slab with neat diagram. 2- Write all the assumptions made in theory of pure…

A: Solution: NOTE: Due to time confinement I could not answer all questions also as per the policy of…

Q: Briefly describe the soundness of cement?

A: Soundness of cement : Soundness of cement can be defined as its ability to retain its volume after…

Q: Explain the difference between posthole auger and the helical auger ?

A: There are two kinds of hand auger as follows, Helical augur  Post hole augur.

Q: What are the basic components of the reinforcing earth construction?

A: basic components of reinforcing earth construction are : 1- Soil 2- Reinforcement 3- Skin

Q: What devices are used on site to move concrete to point of placement?

A: There are some devices which are used to move concrete to point of placement; Concrete are often…

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: What is the purpose of aggregate in a french drain and why is the opening located at the bottom of…

A: Aggregate in French drains are provided to avoid the clogging of French drain and also it filter out…

Q: What's the importance of determining the soundness of cement to civil/structural engineers in the…

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Q: Why does Portland cement concrete cores are not recommended for high dams?

A: Portland cement concret:

Q: How high does each slab rise out of the asthenosphere? Which rises higher out of the asthenosphere…

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Q: What are the load transfer characteristics of one way slab?

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Q: As per NSCP 2015, what is the maximum permissible concrete strain? Select one: a. 0.002 b. 0.005 c.…

A: Asking question: what is the maximum permissible concrete strain?

Q: Determine

A: The minimum area if shrinkage bars is given by 0.12% of gross area of slab.

Q: What is the advantage from using lean concrete?

A: Hi! Thank you for the question As per the honor code, We’ll answer one question since the exact one…

Q: What are the functions of drop panel in flat slab?

A: Uses of Drop Panels in flat slab:

Q: What is meant by the fineness of cement? Provide a thorough discussion.

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Q: What are the causes of the accident of Sampoong Department Store collapse?Why it is dangerous that…

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Q: Explain briefly what is meant by lift-slab construction.

A: Th lift slab construction method of construction simultaneously began development in 1948 by both…

Q: What is the difference between one-way slab and two-way slab?

A: In construction the slab is an extremely used structural element forming floors and roofs and also…

Q: Draw from memory a detail of a typical slab on grade and list the steps in its production.

A: Solution: Production starts with: 1. Excavation and compaction of the subgrade. 2. Placement of edge…

Q: Proposed Methodology for Green concrete ?

A: Answer:- Green concrete:- A concrete which uses waste matter at least one its component, or its…

Q: What is the reduction ratio of a single roll crusher?

A: As the number of roll increases ratio decreases

Q: What cost advantages may be obtained from the use of fiberreinforced concrete?

A: Fiber reinforced concrete is a conctete containing  fibrous material . Their are different type of…

Q: How do you calculate minimum reinforcement ratio ( derivation )

A: Introduction- The minimum reinforcing ratio is the smallest amount of steel that should be…

Q: What is Non-Linear Analysis of Masonry ?

A: Solution: The non-linear analysis is used to find the actual seismic behavior of masonry buildings…

Q: What is the required minimum thickness (mm) of a 5m long both-end continuous, one-way slab if its…

A: Span length, L= 5m Steel rebar yield strength, Fy= 420 MPA Both ends continuous

Q: what could be the benefits of putting egg on a concrete mixture? Can you give some explanations and…

A: When combined with concrete, eggshells are proved to possess strength characteristics.

Q: How does a synthetic liner around a prestressed concrete tank affect the maximum failure load

A: The material which is used for slope erosion control for a lagoon liner is known as synthetic liner.…

Q: What is a tension crack atop a slope, and what is its meaning in slope stability analysis. What…

A: Cracks that form on the top of a mass of soil, commonly near a retaining structure or even at the…

Q: What is the recommendations of Compressive Strength of Hardened Concrete Lab Test? What is the…

A: It is asked to answer: 1. What is the recommendations of Compressive Strength of Hardened Concrete…

Q: What are the purposes of testing  concrete?

A: The given question asks regarding the purposes of testing concrete.

Q: What is the ASTM Designation of Slump Test of Concrete Cylinder? How do you measure the stump of…

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Q: What’s the process of concrete compression failure?

A: Compression Failure of Concrete. Failure of the concrete mass is witnessed when the load acting on…

Q: What are the functions of column capital in Flat slab?

A: The function of column capital are: 1. To increase the shear strength of the slabs.

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