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Asked: October 31, 2017In: Construction Site Related

Is a slab over a trapezoidal cross drain stable or not for a road of width 7m in rural roads?

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Can a slab over a trapezoidal cross drain with slope of 1:3 be placed and whether the slab will be stable for road

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    Sir, Basically slope morphology impacts road drainage and ultimately road stability. Therefore we can placed culvert in each draw. Side slope for rural road where embankment height is less than 3m should be 1:3  

    Sir, Basically slope morphology impacts road drainage and ultimately road stability. Therefore we can placed culvert in each draw. Side slope for rural road where embankment height is less than 3m should be 1:3  

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Asked: November 13, 2017In: Construction Site Related

For flooring of tiles which sand is best crushed or natural?

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What are the different advantages and disadvantages of artificial and natural sand for flooring of tiles? Which one is suitable ?

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    River sand M sand Shape is round & smooth Shape is cubical, angular & rough texture Less cement paste is reqd to make concrete Req’s more water & cement Sand has high cost but using it makes work economical Sand is cheaper but using it will make it increased cost Contains less microfineRead more

    River sand M sand
    Shape is round & smooth Shape is cubical, angular & rough texture
    Less cement paste is reqd to make concrete Req’s more water & cement
    Sand has high cost but using it makes work economical Sand is cheaper but using it will make it increased cost
    Contains less microfine particles Contains more microfine particles
    Doesn’t affect any property, best choice Affects strength & workability of cocrete
    Moisture content present Less or no moisture content
    Strength is less High comp strength & flexural strength but should be well graded.
    Slit & over-sized materials& marine products present should be removed by washing & screening. No slit & over-sized materials & marine products
    Used for RCC, plastering & Brick or block laying work Diff grades is used for diff works.

     

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Asked: June 9, 2020In: Construction Site Related

What is the lumpsum quantity of steel in residential and commercial building in unit of kg/sqft?

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In order to carryout a lump sump quantity of steel of any structure either it is commercial or residential, what is the lump sum quantity of steel required?

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    What is the lumpsum quantity of steel in residential and commercial building in unit of kg/sqft?

    Lumpsum quantity of steel in residential as well as a commercial building: Here I will tell you the meaning of lumpsum in a simple way, have a look; Meaning Of Lumpsum: The lump-sum is simply a single payment of money which is opposed to a series of payments made over time such as an annuity. The quRead more

    Lumpsum quantity of steel in residential as well as a commercial building:

    Here I will tell you the meaning of lumpsum in a simple way, have a look;

    Meaning Of Lumpsum:

    The lump-sum is simply a single payment of money which is opposed to a series of payments made over time such as an annuity.


    The quantity of steel is different in different structural elements because the load taken by different elements are different.


    • Slab or lintel – 0.7 to 1% (55 to  78.5 kg per metre)

    • Columns – 0.8 to 6% (62.8 to 471 kg per metre cube)

    I hope so your doubt is clear.

    Thank You.

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Asked: February 2, 2021In: Construction Site Related

Which instrument is widely used for surveying?

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Which instrument is widely used for surveying?

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    Instrument used for survey are listed below: 1) Instruments for chaining: A)Chain: i) Metric Chain ii) Gunter's Chain iii) Engineers Chain iv) Revenue Chain V) Steel Band or Band Chain   B) Tapes: I) Cloth or linen tape ii) Metallic Tape iii) Steel Tape iv) Invar Tape   C)Arrows D) Pegs E)Read more

    Instrument used for survey are listed below:

    1) Instruments for chaining:

    A)Chain:

    i) Metric Chain

    ii) Gunter’s Chain

    iii) Engineers Chain

    iv) Revenue Chain

    V) Steel Band or Band Chain

     

    B) Tapes:

    I) Cloth or linen tape

    ii) Metallic Tape

    iii) Steel Tape

    iv) Invar Tape

     

    C)Arrows

    D) Pegs

    E) Ranging Rods

    F) Offset Rods

    G) Plumb Bobs

     

    2) Instrument for measuring horizontal & vertical angles:

    I) Theodolite:

    a) Transit Theodolite

    b) Non-Transit Theodolite

     

    3) Levelling Instrument: Dumpy Level

     

     

     

     

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Asked: May 22, 2020In: Construction Site Related

What is the difference between Granular Sub Base (GSB) & Wet Mix Macadam (WMM) in Pavement structures?

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What is the difference between Granular Sub Base (GSB) & Wet Mix Macadam (WMM) in Pavement structures? What is the maximum size of the aggregates to be used in GSB & WMM?

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    Difference between granular sub-base and wet mix macadam in payment structure: The wet mix macadam mostly consists of laying spreading and compacting of clean, crushed, well-graded granular material that is prepared and approved granular sub-base. Single compacted wet mix macadam player shall not beRead more

    Difference between granular sub-base and wet mix macadam in payment structure:

    The wet mix macadam mostly consists of laying spreading and compacting of clean, crushed, well-graded granular material that is prepared and approved granular sub-base.

    Single compacted wet mix macadam player shall not be less than 75mm.

    Whenever we are using vibrating compacting equipment then compacted depth of a single layer of the course of the subway may be up to 200 mm.

    Wet mix macadam shall be prepared in an approved of water macadam mixing plant.

    Here replacing the aggregate fraction should be retained on 22.4 mm sieve with materials of passing from 22.4 and written on 4.75 mm.

    While the addition of water, the evaporation loss shall be considered the mixed material shall be uniformly wet and segregation will take place.    

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Asked: January 11, 2019In: Construction Site Related

What is height of instrument and Rise & fall method of levelling?

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I want to what is height of instrument and Rise & fall method of levelling? What is the method to calculate reduced level.

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    Height of Instrument : It is the method which deals with the obtaining of RL of the line of collimation by adding BS reading of a known RL point. Thus, RL of the line of collimation is called the Height of Instrument. It is always measured from the benchmark. Hence the benchmark is the point on theRead more

    • Height of Instrument :

    It is the method which deals with the obtaining of RL of the line of collimation by adding BS reading of a known RL point. Thus, RL of the line of collimation is called the Height of Instrument. It is always measured from the benchmark. Hence the benchmark is the point on the sea derived from mean sea level.

    – method to calculate RL;

    height of collimation (H of C) = reduced level(R.L.) + backsight (B.S.)

    reduced level (R.L.) = height of collimation (H of C) – foresight (F.S.)

    reduced level (R.L.) = height of collimation (H of C) – intermediate sight (I.S.)

     

    • Rise & fall method :

    It is the method which gives the difference of elevation between consecutive points by comparing each point after the first that immediately preceding it. Rise and fall are indicated by the difference in staff reading. After that RL is found by adding the rise to or subtracting the fall from the reduced level of the preceding point.

    – method to calculate RL;

    fall (F) = foresight (F.S.) – backsight (B.S.)

    fall (F) = intermediate sight (I.S.) – backsight (B.S.)

    rise (R) = backsight (B.S.) – foresight (F.S.)

    reduced level (R.L.) = precede reduced level  + rise (R)

    reduced level (R.L.) = precede reduce level – fall (F)

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Asked: August 2, 2020In: Construction Site Related

What are the best steps for checking reinforcement in R.C.C structure?

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Which are the best steps for checking of reinforcement in RCC structure?

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    Very important question before providing clearances to pour concrete. I would follow following steps. Ensure Contractor has bar bending schedule and approved drawing. Ensure reinforcement used are approved grade and test certificates are in place. Check  diameter of rebar ( reinforcement) Check spacRead more

    Very important question before providing clearances to pour concrete. I would follow following steps.

    1. Ensure Contractor has bar bending schedule and approved drawing.
    2. Ensure reinforcement used are approved grade and test certificates are in place.
    3. Check  diameter of rebar ( reinforcement)
    4. Check spacing
    5. Check banding radius
    6. Check number of bars
    7. Check laps are of proper length. Some time couplers are used to join the reinforcement. Couplers must be approved.
    8. Check proper cover to rebar is in place.
    9. Covers should be approved
    10. Check the reinforcement installed does not sag  or move. For this ensure you use chairs.
    11. Tie the rebars together using soft annealed lining wire and turn the know inside.
    12. Reinforcement must be clean without any dirt or coating.
    13. Some time special reinforcement steel is provided around openings. Ensure this is in place.
    14. It is normal for QC departments to use check lists for this.

    Hope this helps.

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Asked: July 22, 2020In: Construction Site Related

What are the responsibilities of a construction manager?

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What are the responsibilities of a construction manager?

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    The following roles or responsibility should have in construction manager are:- Review work on daily basis Meet contractual condition of performance Review the project in depth Take out the estimate of whole project Schedule activity according to time limit of project Prepare internal and external rRead more

    The following roles or responsibility should have in construction manager are:-

    1. Review work on daily basis
    2. Meet contractual condition of performance
    3. Review the project in depth
    4. Take out the estimate of whole project
    5. Schedule activity according to time limit of project
    6. Prepare internal and external reports of a work.
    7. For preventing problems plan ahead always.
    8. Analyze, mitigate and manage task.
    9. Ensure the quality of construction during work in progress.
    10. Effective coordination between contractor and sub contractor as well.
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