Recent content by Philip Okore Ahonobadha

  1. Philip Okore Ahonobadha

    What is centering in construction? What is a centre line plan?

    Center Line is a line that passes through the centre of a column. Grid of similar lines for a number of columns form a centre line plan. Centre line plans help you understand the exact positioning of a column on site. A column may be of different dimensions and but may have the same centre line...
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    Can we use M-sand for plastering?

    Manufactured Sand with the granule thickness of 0 - 2.36 mm is suitable for all kinds of plastering requirements and is used across all segments such as Independent Houses, Apartments and other Residential & Commercial Projects. Plastering sand does not require to be filtered again at the...
  3. Philip Okore Ahonobadha

    What is the specific weight of concrete?

    A normal weight concrete weighs 2400 kg per cubic meter or 145 lbs per cubic foot (3915 lbs per cubic yard). The unit weight of concrete (density) varies depending on the amount and density of the aggregate, the amount of entrained air (and entrapped air), and the water and cement content.
  4. Philip Okore Ahonobadha

    why do we deduct 2d for 90 degree bend

    Due to elongation of steel, the length of steel will increase