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A proper Surface drainage system shapes and molds the land into a watershed that can convey the runoff into an organized drainage system comprising of trench drains, catch basins, and storm sewers. If the surface drainage is below par, it ...
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How to Construct Overhead Masonry Water Tank? [PDF]
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The terrace water storage tank is generally constructed using brick masonry, which is placed on an elevated platform to provide a reserve supply of water for daily house activities. The construction of a water storage tank with the use of brick ...
What is the Laying and Jointing Procedure of Concrete Pipes? [PDF]
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The laying and jointing of concrete pipes must be done with high precision and efficiency to achieve a leak-free and robust joint between two concrete pipes. The joining of pipes is usually rigid unless it is specified that a flexible ...
How to Construct a Concrete Swimming Pool? [PDF]
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Concrete is the most commonly used material when it comes to swimming pool construction. A concrete swimming pool is designed to take up full water load along with the capacity to withstand large pressure loads. The significant loads on the ...
How to fix bubbling in Interior Plaster Wall? [PDF]
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The bubbling or bulging or blown plaster of the masonry wall is a severe condition of the building wall. Use this indication to find the cause of the problem before going for costly wall repairs. The major cause of plaster ...
How to Construct a Manhole? [PDF]
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A manhole or an inspection chamber is an underground unit constructed to provide access to the utilities like a sewer system, drainage system, etc. Hence, with the help of a manhole, underground utilities are inspected, modified, cleaned, and maintained. In ...
What is Dynamic Cone Penetrometer(DCP)? [PDF]
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Dynamic Cone Penetrometer, or DCP, is a tool used for evaluating the strength of soils on site. It also helps with monitoring the condition of granular layers and subgrade soils in pavement sections over time. It can be used to ...
Braced Cofferdam – Uses and Types [PDF]
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Cofferdams are temporary structures that are built to keep the water away from the execution site. This enables construction to be carried out on dry surfaces. A braced or strutted cofferdam is a temporary enclosure consisting of vertical or horizontal ...