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    What is the name of this bar shape and where it is used

    What is the structure, is it a tunnel? It is like a stiffener, it is part of the design, in case of the wall , if it is too high and to accommodate external pressure this type of stiffener will be provided. I have seen in the tunnel roof with this kind of stiffener so as to minimize the...
  2. Syed Aslam vazir

    What is the name of this bar shape and where it is used

    What is the structure, is it a tunnel? It is like a stiffener, it is part of the design, in case of the wall, if it is too high and to accommodate external pressure this type of stiffener will be provided. I have seen in the tunnel roof with this kind of stiffener so as to minimize the...
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    Question regarding column pouring height

    Dear Engr. Deepak, If the reason for pouring from 2.4 mts height is because of not reaching the concrete pump chute then they can extend the chute by connecting flexible hose so that it can pass through the reinforcement of columns / wall to enable to reach the required 1.5mts height of pour, so...
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    Why we do PCC before footings?

    The purpose of lean concrete is to provide the uniform Surface to the footings concrete and to avoid the direct contact of footings concrete from soil. And also to protect foundation from percolation of water, moisture or alkaline salt water may attack concrete and weaken the...