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What are the best steps for bituminous patch repair work?
CB Sowmya
Bitumen roads can be repaired by Remove the debris and clean the damaged area Remove the surrounding area that is affected. Fill the hole with base material followed by bitumen This repair work should be finished with a tack coat Sprinkle some wet sand over it and compact with rollers or tampers.
Bitumen roads can be repaired by
- Remove the debris and clean the damaged area
- Remove the surrounding area that is affected.
- Fill the hole with base material followed by bitumen
- This repair work should be finished with a tack coat
- Sprinkle some wet sand over it and compact with rollers or tampers.
See lessWhy vibrators are not used during concreting in piling works?
CB Sowmya
For In-Situ piles, we don't generally use vibrators because Vibration in such depths may alter the soil structure and may even cause collapse. Therefore the type of concrete used is self-compacting concrete. This concrete does not need external vibrations to compact.
For In-Situ piles, we don’t generally use vibrators because Vibration in such depths may alter the soil structure and may even cause collapse. Therefore the type of concrete used is self-compacting concrete. This concrete does not need external vibrations to compact.
See lessWhat are the properties and significance of Fire Clay?
CB Sowmya
Properties and significance: It can withstand a temperature of at least 1515 °C. It is made up of 65% siliceous materials and 22% argillaceous materials. It has high alumina content and kaolinite. It is plastic in nature and have high iron impurities. It is ideal for lining surfaces exposed to highRead more
Properties and significance:
- It can withstand a temperature of at least 1515 °C.
- It is made up of 65% siliceous materials and 22% argillaceous materials.
- It has high alumina content and kaolinite.
- It is plastic in nature and have high iron impurities.
- It is ideal for lining surfaces exposed to high temperature.
- It is used in furnaces, kilns, in manufacture of crucibles, fire bricks, saggars and glassware.
See lessWhat is difference between Tie Beam and Plinth Beam?
CB Sowmya
The plinth beam is provided at the plinth level of a structure, i.e, above the foundation. Tie beam can be provided at any height in the structure. The tie beam is provided to increase the stiffness of the columns and to avoid buckling.
The plinth beam is provided at the plinth level of a structure, i.e, above the foundation.
Tie beam can be provided at any height in the structure. The tie beam is provided to increase the stiffness of the columns and to avoid buckling.
See lessWhat is purpose of lintel and sill level in building construction?
CB Sowmya
Sill is a horizontal bed of mortar usually as wide as the wall provided below windows or other openings. Sill supports the windows. Lintel is a structural RCC beam spanning throughout the length of the building or above the openings alone. Lintel supports the wall above the openings. Eg. The windowRead more
Sill is a horizontal bed of mortar usually as wide as the wall provided below windows or other openings. Sill supports the windows.
Lintel is a structural RCC beam spanning throughout the length of the building or above the openings alone. Lintel supports the wall above the openings.
Eg. The window starts from the sill below it and ends with the lintel above it. (Upwards)
To know more about lintel,
https://theconstructor.org/building/lintel-types-uses/11420/
See lessWhat considerations must be made when building on a site of special scientific interest (SSSI)?
CB Sowmya
The SSSI are sites that are preserved due to its rich flora, fauna, geology and geomorphology. These areas have developed their rich heritage through centuries. Hence they are taken utmost care of. The rules of construction are quite stringent here. Before the construction process, necessary surveysRead more
The SSSI are sites that are preserved due to its rich flora, fauna, geology and geomorphology. These areas have developed their rich heritage through centuries. Hence they are taken utmost care of. The rules of construction are quite stringent here.
- Before the construction process, necessary surveys must be taken to prove that the SSSI wont be affected by the construction process or after it.
- Proper planning and approval is needed.
- Permission from the statutory authority is needed.
See lessWhat are Mac-Arthur Piles?
CB Sowmya
Mac Arthur pile is a cast In-Situ pile of uniform diameter. A shell casing is driven into the ground with the help of a driving core. After the desired depth is reached, the core is removed. Now a corrugates steel shell is inserted again into the casing. The concrete is poured into the corrugated stRead more
Mac Arthur pile is a cast In-Situ pile of uniform diameter.
- A shell casing is driven into the ground with the help of a driving core.
- After the desired depth is reached, the core is removed.
- Now a corrugates steel shell is inserted again into the casing.
- The concrete is poured into the corrugated steel shell and simultaneously the outer casing is removed.
- If the outer casing is left inside, the structure would be even more safe but it is not economical.
See lessWhat is Stucco Plaster?
CB Sowmya
Stucco is used like any other plaster to cover the bricks or concrete surfaces and give an appealing and finished look. It is made up of OPC, fine aggregate and water. It is very common in India and goes by the name "Plaster". The advantages of Stucco is that it is very durable and can be further stRead more
Stucco is used like any other plaster to cover the bricks or concrete surfaces and give an appealing and finished look.
It is made up of OPC, fine aggregate and water. It is very common in India and goes by the name “Plaster“. The advantages of Stucco is that it is very durable and can be further strengthened by adding fibers into it.
However in other countries, “Plaster” is made up of Gypsum or Lime instead of OPC. When cement is used as a binder it is called as “Stucco”.
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