Recent content by Avinash Vanarase

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    Standard Deviation and Its Use in Concrete Mix Designing

    Is it necessary to revise or review the mix design according to Standard Deviation obtained through 30 results? AND is it necessary to obtain and apply standard deviation for just first 30 results only or we have to obtain SD for every 30 results? Will you please give discriptive guide line to...
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    SP 24: Explanatory Handbook on Indian Standard Code of Practice for Plain and Reinforced Concrete

    Dear. Please see screen shot. I am confused whether SP 24- is applicable or not?
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    Which cement is best for concrete slab construction? OPC or PPC?

    for concrete Prefer OPC with fly ash/ggbs blending. will give more advantages.
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    At the site fitter forgot to tie 4 r/f column vertical bars of 20mm dia - what to do?

    Dismanteling the footing is the only best option.
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    How can I get a office job in Contracts Management?

    I am also facing same situation. Please guide anybody have good option.
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    Can we use M-sand for plastering?

    Direct use of M-(manufactured) sand is little costlier. Hence we use blending with Crushed Sand. In Pune we are using it. However it needs to blend with crushed +manufactured sand in certain proportion, to obtain required sieve analysis as per IS code. And also need to add Shrinkage proof...
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    Standard Deviation and Its Use in Concrete Mix Designing

    Sir please explain " How nominal Orders are calculated/taken?" its calculation and link are not in your excel sheet. Thanks
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    Can you design a septic tank within minutes - learn here and never say no

    I have doubt, please clear " Therefore, Volume of Liquid @ 0.085 cu.m. per capita per day = 40x0.085 = 3.40 cu.m. Allowing a future provision of 25% extra, therefore Total Volume of Liquid = 3.40+ 25% = 4.25 cu.m" In this case you have mentioned the volume as "per capita per day". However the...
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    How it was done and what's solutions of column after casting...

    1st pic is visible properly so for this..... verify the column size at the recess section as per the tolerance given in IS 456. If it is withing tolerance limit, then no issues. If not ....either Dismantle the column or with the opinion of consultant do re-strengthening. Thanks.
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    Why provides joggles in column ?

    AT the location where (usually at beam junction) column size is reduced.
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    I need internship

    I am not sure how to get admitted for the internship, because at our time it was not so.... However as per observation I can guide you. 1) Apply to HR manager of the company, to which you wish to work. The application might be through you college. 2)If you have any referral in the same company...
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    quality assurance plan and material testing frequency

    Sir, on BIS web site - SP24 is in active. In this case what alternative is available?
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    SP 24: Explanatory Handbook on Indian Standard Code of Practice for Plain and Reinforced Concrete

    Hello..... SP24 is now inactive. Can you tell me any alternative. Or any other Special Publication has been issued by BIS?