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    What is the required number of bars and it’s diameter in column for 5 storey building.

    it depends on the analysis and design but commonly we should not use bars less than 16mm dia
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    How to Check and Maintain Slopes of Pipes and Drains at Construction Sites?

    with the help of dumpy level or total station, fix the arrows at every 10m for smaller length or at every 1km for longer length and mark the slope height on the arrows so that pipes can be laid with accurate slope
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    How many types of foundations are there based on depth?

    based on depth there are two types of foundations 1.shallow foundation (if D<W or B) 2. deep foundation if( D>W or B)
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    How do I calculate the weight of reinforcement steel bars of different diameters?

    either refer the IS code book or by using the formula (D*D)/162.2. where d is in mm
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    How to calculate the number of stirrups required in column?

    just substract the bottom finish floor level from top finish floor level divide the calculated height by the spacing and add one extra number to obtained value
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    What is the minimum number of test specimens required to find the compressive strength of concrete?

    we should at least use 3 number of specimens for finding the compressive strength as well as tensile strength.
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    Is slump calculated from the top or bottom?

    its always from the top. the work ability of concrete will be good if it has a slump around 10-15cm.
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    Which is Best Subject for Masters in Civil Engineering?

    now a days the trending and ever green branches are structure and geotechnical or anything related to design
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    IS 1200-11: Method of measurement of building and civil engineering works: Part11 paving, floor finishes dado and skirting

    thank you. it worked. btw i have one question which tiles we have to consider as a dado tile