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There are different types of sand having different densities. The weight of sand per cubic foot depends on the density of sand. We can calculate the weight of different types of sand by the standard formula which is given by, Weight of sand = Volume of sand x Density of sand From the above formula, …
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What are load bearing walls and non load bearing walls? Load Bearing Walls A load bearing walls is a wall that supports the weight of a floor or a roof above. They support the weight of floor joists or roof trusses that are typically running in the opposite direction above. These are the walls that …
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Slabs are the most essential structural member which provides the platform to withstand dead load as well as a live load to the structure. Slabs are used as the roofs of the buildings, decks in bridges, top, and bottom of the tanks, staircase, etc. There are different types of slabs, they can be solid, ribbed, …
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What is pier and beam foundation? Pier and beam foundation is that foundation that is made up of the combination of the pier and beams. Piers are attached with a beam and go below the soil to make the structure stable. It is also called post and beam foundation. Piers helps to join all the …
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Concrete is a mixture of different ingredients like cement, sand, aggregate, and water. When they are mixed with each other, it begins to harden with time. The strength of different grades of concrete depends upon the proportion of different ingredients used in the concrete. When cement is increased in the right amount its strength increases. …
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What is mix design of concrete? Mix design of concrete is the process of selecting suitable ingredients like cement, sand, and aggregate with proper proportions relative to each other. It helps to prepare the concrete in an economical way as well as improve the strength, workability, and durability of concrete. Principles of concrete mix design …
Read moreMix design of concrete for Grade M35, M30, M25, and M20 using IS Code
What is bolted connection? A bolt is a small piece of metal equipment made up of high-strength steel. It consists of a head and a shank. The size of the bolt is designed according to the diameter of the shank. The shank is threaded at the end to receive the nut. Commonly available nominal diameters …
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What is plate girder? A plate girder is built-up plate and angles and connecting them by rivets or welding. The effective span for a plate girder is usually the center to center of end bearings, It is economical for heavy loads. The depth of the girder depends upon the load as well as span which …
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It is very critical to design steel structures due to different failures from different parts of the structure. In steel structures, there may be a failure of rivet, bolt, or plate due to shear, tear, bending, and twisting. We have to design the steel structure by taking the minimum strength as a reference of the …
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The beam is a structural member which supports the load coming from the slab and transfers it to the column. The beam should be strong enough to prevent it from deflecting from its original position. Different types of support in beam are subjected according to the required design of bearing load and earthquake resistance structure. …