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What are the type of Soil Stabilization of Highway Embankment?
Vivek Patel
There are two main type Mechanical method Chemical method Mechanical method This includes compacting the soil, for physical change the properties of the soil. Another way to mechanically stabilize the soil is to remove excess water from the soil; hence soil consolidation occurs. ChemicRead more
There are two main type
Mechanical method
This includes compacting the soil, for physical change the properties of the soil.
Another way to mechanically stabilize the soil is to remove excess water from the soil; hence soil consolidation occurs.
Chemical method
The soil is stabilized by adding chemicals to the soil. The various chemicals is cement, fly ash, lime, GGBS, bitumen, and pozzolana
See lessWhat are the major Factor Affecting Concrete life?
Vivek Patel
Fector affecting of concrete life is Design philosophy. Important fector of design. Type of cement used. Type of reinforcement used. Local weather condition. Earthquake probability. Construction prectice. Quality control of construction. Annual repair frequently or not etc Basically cement concreteRead more
Fector affecting of concrete life is
Basically cement concrete structures life is more than 50 year.
Bridge have 75-100 year life.
Residential building have 50+ year life
Dam and multipurpose project have 150 year design life .
See lessWhat is the Importance of Expansion Joints on Concrete Bridge Decks?
Vivek Patel
Expansion joint is provided for free to expand of bridge deck for the bridge span Basically, 20mm to 25mm keep space between one span to another span. This space is allowed to expansion of span. Expansion of span is due to Temperature variations in day. Expansion due to chemical reaction at earliestRead more
Expansion joint is provided for free to expand of bridge deck for the bridge span
Basically, 20mm to 25mm keep space between one span to another span. This space is allowed to expansion of span.
Expansion of span is due to
Figure of expansion joint is
See lessWhich Type of Cement is used for Pile Foundation?
Vivek Patel
Basically, in the pile foundation, we use M20 to M40 concrete grade. Pile foundation should have higher cover to protect deterioration from the surrounding soil. Various type of pile has various specification, and as per specification, we should provide a concrete grade. Concrete grade and steel graRead more
Basically, in the pile foundation, we use M20 to M40 concrete grade.
Pile foundation should have higher cover to protect deterioration from the surrounding soil.
Various type of pile has various specification, and as per specification, we should provide a concrete grade.
Concrete grade and steel grade and steel arrangement are totally depend on design philosophy.
We can also use various types of cement-like super sulfate cement, pozzolanic cement, sulfate resisting cement, other special kinds of cement, maybe use.
See lessWhat is different between Prandtal mixing length and Boundarylayer ?
Vivek Patel
Prandtl mixing line theory is the phenomenon of momentum remaining constant in fluid flow where the boundary layer is a theory of variations of velocity perpendicular to the floor and velocity value change from 0 to infinite. Prandtl mixing theory is used for the study of momentum in fluid flow. BouRead more
Prandtl mixing line theory is the phenomenon of momentum remaining constant in fluid flow where the boundary layer is a theory of variations of velocity perpendicular to the floor and velocity value change from 0 to infinite.
Prandtl mixing theory is used for the study of momentum in fluid flow.
Boundary layer theory is used for the study of velocity distributions in fluid flow.
See lessDiscuss the Purpose, Location and Size of doors and windows?
Vivek Patel
Purpose of door and window Circulation of human. To enter fresh air. To enter and exit from room by door. Locations of door and window Door and window should be away from the corner. Door and window should not be exactly in centre because of privacy problem In general door and window area should havRead more
Purpose of door and window
Locations of door and window
Door and window size as follow
See lessWhat is the object of pointing? Describe the operation of pointing.
Vivek Patel
There is no specific object of pointing. Due to pointing, we can get a good aesthetic look of the structure. Basic purpose of pointing is Prevent water penitration from raining Give good aesthetic look. To modify massonary bond. To drain out rain water easily from the the joint of the massonary. MayRead more
There is no specific object of pointing. Due to pointing, we can get a good aesthetic look of the structure.
Basic purpose of pointing is
See lessWhat is Stucco Plaster?
Vivek Patel
This is one of the decorative plaster. Generally laid in 3 coat and total thickness of 25mm. This type of plaster use internal as well as external surface. First Court is known as rough Coat the function of this coat is to provide the desired strength as well as bonding. second coat is also known asRead more
This is one of the decorative plaster.
Generally laid in 3 coat and total thickness of 25mm. This type of plaster use internal as well as external surface.
First Court is known as rough Coat the function of this coat is to provide the desired strength as well as bonding.
second coat is also known as a finer coat provides the desired shape to the surface.
and third coat which is give the required texture, smoothness, decorative appearance.
The stucco plastered has attractive apperance.
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