Recent content by V R Suresh Simha

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    How to identify outlet pipe lekage from tank ..where there is no clue?

    Monitor the water level in the tank is one way to identify the leakage in outlet pipe.
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    How to check Quality of Reinforcement Steel bars used for Construction of RCC Structure

    So practising of recording rolling margin in every consignment of steel and applying the same for Steel reconciliation is a must
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    Low cost housing. 465 sft in 3.5 lac rupees

    Can the precast wall thickness be further reduced to provide more carpet area?
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    If footing Concrete done with grade of concrete m30 cube test fail at 28 days., what to do next proceed

    In a nutshell civil engineering needs to evolve to address this kind of scenario
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    How to increase artificially Soil bearing capacity if SBC 5 T/sqmt . What is Cost per Sqmt for it?

    By introduction of stone columns or pillars by vibro compaction method SBC can be enhanced.
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    if soil bearing Capacity more than 30T per sqmt , What is concrete grade for Sub grade ?

    Concrete will be a lean concrete M 7.5 or M 10
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    Why Clay bricks are used in waterproofing and not Flyash bricks or AAC Blocks

    One more property of clay brick used should be fully burnt to ensure water absorption orelese unburnt,half burnt clay bricks will crumble if in come in contact with water.
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    Cantilever slab with edge beam

    Yes that is the correct detailing & needs to be adhered to conceive the supporting by cantilever beam the edge beam
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    Cantilever slab with edge beam

    Top reinforcement of edge beam should rest on the top reinforcement of the supporting beam running perpendicular to the edge beam.In your photo the detail is contrary to my above views, hence incorrect
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    Cost Effective GI Lintels for replacing RCC Lintels

    This GI Lintel instead of RCC lintel is a good decision but how well suited for a lintel with sunshade,lofts(attics) to be pondered upon.
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    Difference between BOQ and Abstract sheet

    BOQ is the bill of quantities of various items involved in the project under different budget head. The presentation of bill of quantities summed under different budget heads becomes ABSTRACT.
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    Why theoretical concrete quantity is more than actual poured qty if there is mass concrete or by mechanical concrete

    Ur theoretical concrete quantity never accounts for volume reduction of reinforcement in case of mass concrete & wastage during pouring.
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    Tolerance limit on tile flooring hollowness

    There is CPWD code which speaks of testing the hollowness of tiles by wooden mallet of certain weight and dimension.
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    Key ponits to be checked in architectural and structural drawing

    1) Dimensions to be matched in both the drawings 2)Architectural features to be incorporated in structural drawings wherever required 3)column position should be coordinated with architectural drawings as their position crucial from room layout, toilet layout.
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    Load carrying capacity of concrete beam

    One way to find out load carrying capacity of concrete beam at site will be by loading above the beam by pre weighed bags of sand and measure the deflection of the beam which should be equal to the designed deflection.
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