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Asked: July 10, 2020In: Construction Site Related

Why are Concrete roads preferred over Asphalt Road?

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Why are Concrete roads preferred over Asphalt Road?

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    The concrete roads are preferred over asphalt road because Concrete roads are long-lasting around the 20-40 year lifespan. It is also recycled after crushing into gravels, so It cost nothing or very little cost. It creates less environmental pollution than an asphalt road. High load and pressure resRead more

    The concrete roads are preferred over asphalt road because Concrete roads are long-lasting around the 20-40 year lifespan.

    It is also recycled after crushing into gravels, so It cost nothing or very little cost.

    It creates less environmental pollution than an asphalt road.

    High load and pressure resistance.

     

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Asked: July 15, 2020In: Construction Site Related

What is the difference between Lumpsum and Provisional Sum?

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What is the difference between Lumpsum and Provisional Sum?

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    Lumpsum A lumpsum contract (or specified total agreement) is the customary method for acquiring development and still the most well-known type of development contract. Under a singular amount contract, a solitary 'single amount' cost for all the works has concurred before the works start. This is coRead more

    Lumpsum

    A lumpsum contract (or specified total agreement) is the customary method for acquiring development and still the most well-known type of development contract. Under a singular amount contract, a solitary ‘single amount’ cost for all the works has concurred before the works start. This is commonly fitting where the venture is very much characterized, when tenders are looked for, and noteworthy changes to necessities are impossible. This implies the temporary worker can precisely value the works they are being approached to complete. Lumpsum contracts may be less suitable where speed is significant, or where the idea of the works isn’t very much characterized. Different types of agreement that may be increasingly suitable in such conditions incorporate estimation contracts (utilized where the works can be depicted in sensible detail, yet the sum can’t), cost repayment contracts (utilized where the idea of the works can’t be appropriately characterized at the beginning, frequently utilized where a prompt beginning nearby is required), target cost contracts, etc.

    Focal points of lumpsum contracts:

    • Customer’s hazard is insignificant.
    • Less varieties.
    • The customer can orchestrate capital as indicated by the installment plan.
    • Temporary worker’s income is unsurprising.
    • The offering procedure is increasingly straightforward and unprejudiced.

    Impediments of lumpsum contracts:

    • Contractual workers chance is high (helpless profitability and bungle can lead the undertaking into a misfortune).
    • Helpless subtleties and specs in the structure can prompt venture debates.
    • Deferrals in the customer’s financing can postpone the undertaking.
    • The structure ought to be finished and accessible before the pre-contract process.
    • Obtainment times can be long.

    Provisional Sum

    The term ‘provisional sum’ is commonly surely known in the development business. It is utilized in valuing development agreements to allude either to work which is really temporary, as in it could conceivably be done by any means, or to work whose substance is unclear, with the goal that the gatherings choose not to attempt to value it precisely when they go into their agreement. A provisional sum is typically included as a round figure surmise. It is incorporated scientifically in the first agreement cost; however, the gatherings don’t anticipate that the underlying round figure should be paid without modification. The agreement normally gives explicitly how it is to be managed. A typical statement in substance accommodates the temporary whole to be discarded, and a fitting valuation of the work really did to be fill in for it. In this general sense, the term ‘temporary aggregate’ is near a term of workmanship, yet its exact significance and impact rely upon the conditions of the individual agreement.

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Asked: August 2, 2020In: Construction Site Related

What is surface excavation?

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What is surface excavation?

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    Surface excavation involves the removal of the exposed layer of the earth surface, including any vegetation or decaying matter which could make the soil compressible and therefore unsuitable for bearing structural loads. Hence the depth will be vary from site to site, usually range of 150-300 mm.

    Surface excavation involves the removal of the exposed layer of the earth surface, including any vegetation or decaying matter which could make the soil compressible and therefore unsuitable for bearing structural loads. Hence the depth will be vary from site to site, usually range of 150-300 mm.

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Asked: February 4, 2020In: Construction Site Related

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The area where i am supervising was sloped and we had to cut at upper slope and fill at the lower slope in order to make a leveled area. during the excavation of trenches the trenches at the filled area ...

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    My plot of land is low lying and needs to be earth filled for approximately 1 to 1.5 metre. Now my question is that Can i start foundation of a 2 storey building on the ground without excavation ? after that we can filled the rest of the plot with earth.

    My plot of land is low lying and needs to be earth filled for approximately 1 to 1.5 metre. Now my question is that Can i start foundation of a 2 storey building on the ground without excavation ? after that we can filled the rest of the plot with earth.

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Asked: July 6, 2020In: Construction Site Related

What is the difference between capping beams and ground beams for pile?

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On-site generally, I heard these two terms capping beam and ground beam, so What is the difference between these two?

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    There is a minor difference between ground beams and capping beams Ground Beams are provided between the pile caps, it provides structural stability and provide strength to a foundation While Capping Beams ties all piles together and helps to distribute load of superstructure to the substructure. ItRead more

    There is a minor difference between ground beams and capping beams Ground Beams are provided between the pile caps, it provides structural stability and provide strength to a foundation While Capping Beams ties all piles together and helps to distribute load of superstructure to the substructure. It has the same function as pile caps, in addition to distribute the load of the superstructure.

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Asked: January 20, 2019In: Construction Site Related

Can we alter the concrete mix design at site?

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Sir As per Is -383 1970, the % of wt retained on 12.5mm must be nil. But when i conducted a sieve analysis of 10mm aggregate, i found out that about 1700 grams were retained on 12.5mm. Now as per ...

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    Now you can use the aggregate between sieve size 10mm retaining and passing from 12.5 mm.use locally available materials to reduce cost. Still, the mix design does not change but gives the desired result.  

    Now you can use the aggregate between sieve size 10mm retaining and passing from 12.5 mm.use locally available materials to reduce cost.

    Still, the mix design does not change but gives the desired result.

     

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Asked: September 23, 2020In: Construction Site Related

What is the need of Soil Testing before Construction?

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What is the need of Soil Testing before Construction?

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    It is necessary to check the nature of the soil before you build your dream home. The ground where you are wanting to build your dream home, it is necessary to check the soil nature of it before starting construction work. Soil testing is first done to test the bearing capacity of the soil. The physRead more

    It is necessary to check the nature of the soil before you build your dream home. The ground where you are wanting to build your dream home, it is necessary to check the soil nature of it before starting construction work.

    Soil testing is first done to test the bearing capacity of the soil. The physical and chemical configuration of the soil is checked during this process. The soil must be able to withstand the load of the structure. The nature of soil decides the bearing limit as well as guarantees to decide the structural adjustment. The nature of soil relies on different factors, for example, climate, environmental change and for as far back as years the land was sent for what reason and what was there before.

    The length and depth of the footing are decided during the foundation relying on the nature of the soil. The water level of the soil can only be resolved from soil testing. In light of the soil testing results, the nature of the material can be chosen. For instance, because of dampness the zone is lead to corrosion, at that point it is essential to pick just corrosion safe TMT Bars for the construction.

    A soil test is a very significant step in construction before it starts. If the soil testing isn’t done, at that point the structure will be presented to various failures and the final result could be lethal.

    Types of Soil Testing for Construction

    Gravity Test

    Moisture Test

    Atterberg Limits Test

    • Liquid Limit
    • Plastic Limit
    • Shrinkage Limit

    Dry Density Test

    • Core Cutter Method
    • Sand Replacement Method

    Proctor’s Compaction Test

     

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Asked: June 22, 2020In: Construction Site Related

What is the Beam and Column Junction reinforcement details?

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What is the Beam and Column Junction reinforcement details?

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    What is the Beam and Column Junction reinforcement details?

    Hi, In simple words, detailing of composed mint is necessary for the structural steel and also for 10 force concrete structures to attend strength and durability. The figure is attached with shows the joining details of beams and columns. The main parts of them should be cracked near the columns andRead more

    Hi,

    In simple words, detailing of composed mint is necessary for the structural steel and also for 10 force concrete structures to attend strength and durability. The figure is attached with shows the joining details of beams and columns.

    The main parts of them should be cracked near the columns and the length. It is in the ratio of 1:4. Any other cases the beam re pass must not pass from the column rebars outer surface which comprises the concrete cover.

    Instead of detailing the above different detailings are the wind for rehabilitation and strengthening the damaged elements.

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