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Asked: September 22, 2020In: Interview Questions

What is mean by sheroid triangle in the survey?

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What is mean by sheroid triangle in the survey?

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    The triangle which is formed on the earth by three geodesic lines joining three points on a spheroid while performing geodetic survey is known as spheroid triangle. Thank you.

    The triangle which is formed on the earth by three geodesic lines joining three points on a spheroid while performing geodetic survey is known as spheroid triangle.

    Thank you.

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Asked: September 23, 2020In: Concrete

How PH value of water influence in construction?

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How PH value of water influence in construction?

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    The PH value is very important in construction activities, particularly for reinforced cement concrete as it is a composite material created with embedded steel bars. If the PH value of water is less than 7 which is the neutral value for good drinking water, then the water will be acidic. The cementRead more

    The PH value is very important in construction activities, particularly for reinforced cement concrete as it is a composite material created with embedded steel bars. If the PH value of water is less than 7 which is the neutral value for good drinking water, then the water will be acidic. The cement concrete’s PH value for fresh concrete will be 12 to 13. This indicates that the concrete is alkaline which gives passivity to protect steel bars from getting corroded. If the water having less PH value than 6, it will start neutralizing the PH value of concrete from 12, to 7 and less, the long lasting alkaline passivity of concrete is considerably reduced, triggering the corrosion chmesity for steel and destroy the steel over a period.

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Asked: October 10, 2020In: Construction Site Related

How to pour Concrete in Narrow/Sleak Columns?

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How to pour Concrete in Narrow/Sleak Columns?

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    You can use Self Compacted Concrete to use for narrow columns. It also used where the reinforcement is heavy and process of compaction is not available/difficult to compact.

    You can use Self Compacted Concrete to use for narrow columns. It also used where the reinforcement is heavy and process of compaction is not available/difficult to compact.

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Asked: May 18, 2020In: Construction

What is the difference between an architectural technician and an architect?

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What is the difference between an architectural technician and an architect? Is it essential to hire both for my construction project?

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    Architects make plans for new construction projects, modifications, and redevelopments. They utilize their expert development information and significant level drawing skills to design structures that are functional, safe, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing. Architects remain included all throuRead more

    Architects make plans for new construction projects, modifications, and redevelopments. They utilize their expert development information and significant level drawing skills to design structures that are functional, safe, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing. Architects remain included all through the development procedure, adjusting their arrangements as indicated by spending requirements, natural elements, or customer needs. In that capacity, they work as a feature of a general undertaking configuration group, working intimately with a scope of development experts from amount assessors to building administration engineers.

    Architectural technicians are answerable for any technical specifications of a specific part of the architectural project. They create and design segments of the task with great detail, indicating definite estimations. They are typically entrusted with breaking down the usefulness of the project, just as assessing what potential mistakes could happen. Because of the precision required from the drafts and portrays, the technicians are appointed, they typically should draw a few representations of a similar segment with shifting edges and perspectives for the construction group.

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Asked: July 28, 2020In: Construction Site Related

What is the moisture content limits in plastered walls before we take up the painting work?

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What is the moisture content limits in plastered walls before we take up the painting work?

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    Moisture readings must be taken to assure that not more than 12% moisture content is in the plaster prior to the application of any coating.

    Moisture readings must be taken to assure that not more than 12% moisture content is in the plaster prior to the application of any coating.

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Asked: September 22, 2020In: Interview Questions

How can we predict the height of a building without using the equipment?

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How can we predict the height of a building without using the equipment?

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    Trigonometry is the best method which can be used to predict the height of the building without using equipment. But if possible than you can also ask to see the builders plan.

    Trigonometry is the best method which can be used to predict the height of the building without using equipment. But if possible than you can also ask to see the builders plan.

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Asked: September 26, 2020In: Construction

What is Wet Basement?

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What is Wet Basement? How can we avoid it?

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    The presence of moisture due to various reasons is simply the meaning of the wet basement.  In the area of the basement, efflorescence will occur. Efflorescence means the deposition of white powder on the surface due to the presence of alkalies.

    The presence of moisture due to various reasons is simply the meaning of the wet basement.  In the area of the basement, efflorescence will occur. Efflorescence means the deposition of white powder on the surface due to the presence of alkalies.

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Asked: July 27, 2020In: Miscellaneous

What are the problems associated with prestressed concrete piles?

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What are the problems associated with prestressed concrete piles?

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    Added an answer on December 21, 2020 at 3:05 pm

    Since the installation method of Daido piles is changed, construction problems like deformation of pile tip shoes, crushing of concrete at pile tip etc. occur.

    Since the installation method of Daido piles is changed, construction problems like deformation of pile tip shoes, crushing of concrete at pile tip etc. occur.

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