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Free Body Diagram (FBD) Free Body Diagram is a sketch of the body (space diagram) drawn in such a way that it shows all the reaction forces, applied forces, and moments on the body. It enables us to check the …
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Group-A 1) What is BBS (Bar Bending Schedule)? The process of cutting and bending of steel rod or reinforcement recommended by the structural engineer is known as a bar bending schedule (BBS). 2. Why Bar Bending Schedule is important? The …
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What is fineness modulus of aggregate? The fineness modulus of aggregate is simply a measurement of the average size of the aggregate. It can be calculated with the help of different sizes of the sieve. Now, let us see some …
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While applying load on concrete we need to consider the different load acting on the different materials present in concrete. So, for that, we have to study the three-phase of the concrete. Let us see the short article below. Concrete …
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Effect of porosity It is a primary factor that governs the strength of concrete. Strength of concrete decreases with the increase in porosity. Permeability of concrete increase with increase in porosity of concrete. Different factors such as water to cementitious …
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Concrete is considered to be two-phase material 1.Paste phase 2.Aggregate phase At the microscope level, the complexities of the concrete begin to slow up, particularly in the vicinity of large aggregate particles. This area is considered as a third phase …
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Pile foundation Pile foundation is one of the deep foundations in which the long elongated slender structural components made up of reinforced concrete or steel or timbers are embedded or cast deep into the soil strata to transfer a load …
Read moreDifference between pile foundation and pier foundation- Condition of Use
The strength of the concrete doesn’t only depend upon the grade of concrete i.e. actual mix ratio of the components but also the application of fresh concrete, its workability, procedures of preparation, and its compaction during its fresh form. The …
Read moreCompaction factor formula of Concrete- Procedure for Test with Calculation
Foundation is the structural components of any structure which bears the load of the structure safely and transfer or distribute it suitably to the ground soil strata without exceeding the bearing capacity of the soil. The Difference between Shallow and …
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Concrete surfaces contain numerous minute pores after hardening. The pores depend upon the application of vibrator, surface compaction, and also the surface texture of firm work. So, when paints are applied to the concrete surface the pores absorb the paint …
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