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Can we place a Column over Beam mid-span?
AdityaBhandakkar
Hi Deepak, I saw the diagram you provided. It just ok. but to analyze the beam structure and weight of the top floor please provide details of dimensions and length of column and beams. so that I will be analyzed according to IS 456:2000 and give you a final result of what is an ultimate load you muRead more
Hi Deepak,
I saw the diagram you provided. It just ok. but to analyze the beam structure and weight of the top floor please provide details of dimensions and length of column and beams. so that I will be analyzed according to IS 456:2000 and give you a final result of what is an ultimate load you must carry on beam and column if provided at midspan.
See lessWhy Back Sight is also called as Plus Sight?
AdityaBhandakkar
Hi, Let make it simple and easy, When a staff reading is taken at the point of known elevation to determine the height of the instrument is called a backsight. This is the first reading taken when the level is set up at the given point. Just because of the reading is taken of known elevation to contRead more
Hi,
Let make it simple and easy, When a staff reading is taken at the point of known elevation to determine the height of the instrument is called a backsight. This is the first reading taken when the level is set up at the given point. Just because of the reading is taken of known elevation to continue the further process of taking foresights, this is also called as plus sight. i.e existing plus one. and foresight is also known as a minus sight. because all the elevations are needed to be determined through a levelling process.
See lessWhat shall be the spacing for core cutter sample for dry density determination for each layer while constructing long embankment?
AdityaBhandakkar
Hi, There are not any specific criteria for the spacing of sample taken, and the decision is purely based upon site civil engineers and various criteria of soils and on observations. if you found soil which is less compacted or even is created then take samples for observation and check the bulk denRead more
Hi, There are not any specific criteria for the spacing of sample taken, and the decision is purely based upon site civil engineers and various criteria of soils and on observations. if you found soil which is less compacted or even is created then take samples for observation and check the bulk density of soil and moisture content. Please refer to the following article for details about core cutter method and its applications: Link: https://theconstructor.org/geotechnical/dry-density-of-soil-by-core-cutter-method/2680/
See lessWhat is the use of plastic optical fibre in concrete?
AdityaBhandakkar
Hi, I would like to add some more points about the uses of optical fibers in concrete. Light transmitting concrete or transparent concrete or translucent concrete is a concrete (made of rich raw materials, low cost and simple production)based material with light-transmissive properties, achieved byRead more
Hi, I would like to add some more points about the uses of optical fibers in concrete. Light transmitting concrete or transparent concrete or translucent concrete is a concrete (made of rich raw materials, low cost and simple production)based material with light-transmissive properties, achieved by embedding optical fibres in it. Light is transported through the fibre from one end to the other. Optical fibres convey light so perfectly that there is practically no loss of light carried through the fibres, without light-heat, light-electrical or photochemical process, and photoelastic effect. This type of concrete can be installed at an average cost of construction and increasing the visual appearance. The mix and materials used are associated with that of ordinary mix except for 3–5 per cent of materials is interchanged by volume using optical fibre. The cement used is 43-grade portland cement, general aggregate is used. The maximum water-cement ratio is determined to be 0.5. The compressive strength of the concrete is said to increase with 4 per cent of replacement of materials by volume. The fibres are inserted on expected paths during casting itself.
See lessWhat is the best solution for replacing existing lights in order to improve the lighting efficiency of a highway?
AdityaBhandakkar
Hi, Lighting on the highway is very crucial elements. To increase efficiency, we must use nano-technology and artificial intelligence-based lighting system with the use of the internet of things works on the solar panel that operates when only vehicles come under the light and shut off after vehicleRead more
Hi,
- Lighting on the highway is very crucial elements. To increase efficiency, we must use nano-technology and artificial intelligence-based lighting system with the use of the internet of things works on the solar panel that operates when only vehicles come under the light and shut off after vehicle passes. This is one of the latest techniques used across the globe, makes the lightning system efficient.
- Replacing all the CFL and sodium light with LED light is a good alternative to increase efficiency.
- Uses of LED-based indicator signs and boards and Radium strips on highways also reduces the several lightening lamps.
See lessTell me the properties of nano-concrete?
AdityaBhandakkar
Hi, I am a researcher in nanotechnology and its uses in construction fields. In simple words," The technology which works with nanoscale is called nanotechnology". In Civil engineering, if we can work on nanoscale, i.e. 0 to 10 nanometer, and able to change the molecular properties of cement, then tRead more
Hi,
I am a researcher in nanotechnology and its uses in construction fields. In simple words,” The technology which works with nanoscale is called nanotechnology”. In Civil engineering, if we can work on nanoscale, i.e. 0 to 10 nanometer, and able to change the molecular properties of cement, then that modified cement concrete is called nano-engineered cement concrete. Nowadays, it is possible to alter the cement properties according to our use.
See lessWhat is the speciality of lotus temple?
AdityaBhandakkar
Hi, General facts about the lotus temple are already mentioned in the above comments. Here, I describe details of a stone used in this great structure. Encouraged by the lotus flower, the design of Lotus Temple for the House of Worship in New Delhi is composed of 27 free-standing marble-clad "petalsRead more
Hi,
General facts about the lotus temple are already mentioned in the above comments. Here, I describe details of a stone used in this great structure. Encouraged by the lotus flower, the design of Lotus Temple for the House of Worship in New Delhi is composed of 27 free-standing marble-clad “petals” arranged in clusters of three to form nine sides.
The nine doors of the Lotus Temple open onto a central hall slightly more than 40 meters tall. The surface of the House of Worship is made of white marble from the mountain in Greece, the same marble from which many ancient monuments (including the Parthenon and other Bahas Houses of Worship are built). Along with its nine surrounding ponds and gardens, the Lotus Temple property comprises 26 acres.
The architect was an Iranian, Fariborz Sahba who now resides in Canada. He was approached in 1976 to design the Lotus Temple and later oversaw its construction. It is one of the highest quality of marble, on which many monuments and idols of Greek Gods and Goddess are made.
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See lessWhat safeguards do you use to avoid mistakes in drawing a plan?
AdityaBhandakkar
Hi Nikeeta, Nice to read your answer to your question. I would like to add some significant mistakes that freshers civil engineers/architectures make while drawing plan The plan is not co-ordinated - In many construction companies, due to lack of coordination between architectural drawing with electRead more
Hi Nikeeta,
Nice to read your answer to your question.
I would like to add some significant mistakes that freshers civil engineers/architectures make while drawing plan
- The plan is not co-ordinated – In many construction companies, due to lack of coordination between architectural drawing with electrical and electric drawing with mechanical for electric wires. Conduits, etc., which leads to a massive problem in the forward lane.
- Incomplete Plan: If an inexperienced engineer is going to draft complex building structures, many issues arise. Complete construction plans consist of multiple sheets, including architectural, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, structural engineering, and possibly other disciplines. The more complex the project, the more sheets of drawings there will be. When the plans are not complete, it increases the risk for the lender.
- Detail lacking: To reduce time, some architects/engineers will skip some of the drawings’ details. Rather than drawing the details of a roof edge dimensions or a window detail, they’ll add vague notes about what that portion of the construction will contain. That leads to significant problems for site engineers and results in error in structure. Once the contractor is on-site, and they have to attempt to interpret the puzzling notes into actual construction, they will generally have questions about exactly how that is to be done.
- The wrong set of PCR values: The planning process produces various progress sets of drawings, from the original conceptual design drawings to progress collections of construction drawings. Ultimately, the “for construction” set that the contractor will use to build the building.
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