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    Any one can explain about the mono column structures...?

    This structure supported on a mono column provides large serviceable floor space compared to structure supported on many columns. They save ground space as requires less area for providing foundation and provides more space for parking. Maximum space utilization is considered will serve its...
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    What type of foundation is this.

    As per Technical Norms, This type of foundation called as Solid Base Raft foundation or Continuous Raft or Mat foundations. A raft foundation, also called a mat foundation, is essentially a continuous slab resting on the soil that extends over the entire footprint of the building, thereby...
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    Pile integrity test how to do it please explain ??

    Dear Team, Technical Specification for Pile Integrity Test Integration testing of concrete piles are conducted for proper functioning of pile foundations. This test is carried out before construction of pile caps. Majority of cast-in-situ pile fails because of defective pile shaft necking...
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    why we place steel girders over railway track in bridge rather than rcc beams?

    Dear Team, Trains are pretty long and heavy and they generate high frequency vibrations when moving through the bridge. Now a bridge can be made of steel or concrete. But the only drawback of concrete is its low ductility and resistance against vibrations. Have you seen a jack hammer? How...
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    What is the difference between the cost of quality and the cost of poor quality?

    Dear Members, Please find below details for Difference between Cost of Quality to Cost of Poor Quality. Cost of Quality is to quantity, the total cost of quality-related efforts and deficiencies. Prior to its introduction the general perception was that higher quality requires higher costs...
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    Is it column lapping is correct? if not tell me what happened.

    Dear Reddy, This was one of the first issues we've discussed. From the posts it appeared that there was a general consensus that trying to implement the following three requirements of Column Bar splicing was sometimes impracticable: a) max 50% bars to be spliced at a section, b) splicing at...
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    ANTI TERMITE TREATMENT

    Hi Ashok, Termite Prevention and Control Methods Please find here attached the following documents for your kind information and records. 1) Termite Prevention and Control Methods . 2) Method statement for Anti-Termite treatment. Chlorpyrifos Emulsifiable Concentrates Chlorpyrifos is an...
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    Different brands of cements

    Dear, There are various brands of cements manufacture in India. But the availability of cement brand depends upon on the state or country locations. In India approximate 130 companies of cement manufacturing. some of common as below: 1) ACC 2) JSW 3) RELIANCE 4) ACC 5) ULTRATECH 6) CORROMANDAL...
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    Dear Engineers,I need concrete hot and cold weather plan

    Hello Wahidi, Please find here attached the files for your kind information and records. Regards Harshal S Khode
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    Is using AAC blocks more economical than brick masonry?

    Burnt clay brick is a predominant construction material used in construction. The CO2 emissions in the brick manufacturing process had been acknowledged as a significant factor to global warming. Therefore, now- a-days we should focus more on seeking environmental solutions for greener...