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Asked: August 17, 2020In: Foundation

Why is the main reinforcement provided on the longer side of raft footing?

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Why is the main reinforcement provided on the longer side of raft footing?

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    The longest span is in more critical section due to which main reinforcement is provided on the longer span. The longest span has to bear a higher bending moment. This is because the uplift pressure from the soil below will be equal in all locations, but the moment developed at the longer span willRead more

    The longest span is in more critical section due to which main reinforcement is provided on the longer span. The longest span has to bear a higher bending moment. This is because the uplift pressure from the soil below will be equal in all locations, but the moment developed at the longer span will be higher because of a long arm. Its a uniformly distributed load and so it produces a larger moment on a longer beam. Thus, the main reinforcement is provided in longer span.

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Asked: May 27, 2020In: Foundation

What is the difference between Gray Water and Black Water in Sewers?

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What is the difference between gray water and black water in sewage? How can we differentiate between them in a sewer?

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    What is the difference between Gray Water and Black Water in Sewers?

    Difference between Black Water and greywater: Black Water: Blackwater is the best water from bathrooms and toilets that contains faecal matter and urine. Waterproof kitchens and dishwashers are also considered Black Water due to the contamination of pathogens. It is also referred to as she waits forRead more

    Difference between Black Water and greywater:


    Black Water:

    • Blackwater is the best water from bathrooms and toilets that contains faecal matter and urine.

    • Waterproof kitchens and dishwashers are also considered Black Water due to the contamination of pathogens.

    • It is also referred to as she waits for groundwater and can carry diseases and bacteria both of which could be harmful.

    Treatment of blackwater:

    • The biological or chemical treatment and infection are required for treating Black Water.

    Greywater:

    • Greywater is the best water that comes from sinks, washing machines, bathtubs and showers.

    • Greywater contains a very low level of contamination and making it easier to treat and process.

    • Recycled greywater is commonly used in irrigation and constructed wetlands as long as no harmful chemicals are present.

    Treatment of Greywater

    • Greywater can be reused in cartoons with little or no treatment subsurface irrigation system to evenly spread water around in the garden.

    • This method is very safe for treated greywater.

    Thank you.

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Asked: July 16, 2020In: Foundation

What is diffrent between strap footing and wall footing?

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What is diffrent between strap footing and wall footing?

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    Strip Footing :- Strip footing is also known for the continuous longitudinal strip of concrete that serves as foundation for a wall. Strip footing spreads the load carried by a load-bearing wall across width wise area of soil. Hence, it is also known as shallow foundation. Strap Footing :- Strap fooRead more

    Strip Footing :- Strip footing is also known for the continuous longitudinal strip of concrete that serves as foundation for a wall. Strip footing spreads the load carried by a load-bearing wall across width wise area of soil. Hence, it is also known as shallow foundation.

    Strap Footing :- Strap footing is necessitated when a certain column footing has to be restricted in width due to unavoidable interference or boundary limitation. Basically, it is a type of combined footing, consisting of one additional, or more full width column footings connected by a concrete beam.

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Asked: June 11, 2020In: Foundation

How many legged stirrups do I have to provide in Footing if shear stress exceed 5 kg/cm2?

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How many-legged stirrups do I have to provide in Footing if shear stress exceeds 5 kg/cm2?

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    Added an answer on June 14, 2020 at 12:19 pm

    2 legged vertical stirrups are to be provided when shear stress increases more than 5kg/cm2. The footing undergoes punching shear due to which its stability.One-way shear has to be checked across the full width of the base slab on a vertical section located from the face of the column, pedestal or wRead more

    2 legged vertical stirrups are to be provided when shear stress increases more than 5kg/cm2. The footing undergoes punching shear due to which its stability.One-way shear has to be checked across the full width of the base slab on
    a vertical section located from the face of the column, pedestal or wall at a distance equal to
    (i) effective depth of the footing slab in case of footing slab on soil.

    2) half the effective depth of the footing slab if the footing slab is on

    Two-way or punching shear (cls.31.6 and 34.2.4)
    Two-way or punching shear shall be checked around the column on a
    perimeter half the effective depth of the footing slab away from the face of the column or pedestal
    The permissible shear stress, when shear reinforcement is not provided, shall not exceed ks c τ , where ks = (0.5 + β c ), but not greater than one, β c being the ratio of short side to long side of the column, and c τ = 0.25(fck) 1/2 in limit state
    method of design, as stipulated in. Normally, the thickness of the base slab is governed by shear. Hence, the necessary thickness of the slab has to be provided to avoid shear reinforcement.

     

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Asked: April 27, 2019In: Foundation

What is the Procedure for Foundation Construction of a Building?

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What is the step by step procedure for construction of foundation for a building? How the foundation construction is carried out at site?

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    Step by Step procedure for construction of building foundation on an organised construction site can be as below: First step is to write a method statement involving scope of work, references, count and type equipments and labour required and requirements . Ensure you have  approved drawings good foRead more

    Step by Step procedure for construction of building foundation on an organised construction site can be as below:

    1. First step is to write a method statement involving scope of work, references, count and type equipments and labour required and requirements .
    2. Ensure you have  approved drawings good for construction
    3. Prepare BBS for foundations and order reinforcement and ensure materials are on site and correctly stored.
    4. Request survey department to mark foundation centrelines and sizes including working space.
    5. Perform excavation manually or using machines depending on depth, nature of soil and water table. Some time you may to resort to dewatring to keep the water well below the foundation level.
    6. Do not over excavate . Any over excavation should be made top by lean concrete.
    7. Do not expose the foundation level for long time time. Ensure lean concrete is poured as soon as foundation level is reached .
    8. Inspect the foundation level for loose material or soft patches.
    9. Lean concrete is normally 75mm in thickness
    10. Following PCC or lean concrete, install reinforcement including column reinforcement or dowels and shutter the foundation. Use concrete covers of required size at the bottom and sides of reinforcement.
    11. In Middle East they introduce waterproof membranes ( refer: Grace Products)on lean concrete which raps the entire foundation as protection ( also known as tanking)
    12. Once the rebar is in place , with cover you need dust off and get the foundation inspected.
    13. Concrete Pour Card provides you all the checks you need to perform before casting foundations.
    14. You order correct grade concrete + check slump+temperature before concrete is allowed to be poured.
    15. Compact the concrete in layers using vibrators without leading to segregation.
    16. Cast the cubes to test at 7 and 28 days
    17. Cure the cast concrete for minimum of 10 days if it is wet curing
    18. Deshuttering of vertical faces is normally 24 hour to 48 hours.
    19. Once deshuttered and cured foundation is provided with coating or membrane protection.
    20. Finally foundations are backfilled by selected approved fill material in layers of 200mm or less to 95% degree.

    Hope this helps.

     

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Asked: July 24, 2020In: Foundation

What is punching shear failure of foundation?

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What is punching shear failure of foundation?

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    The causes of punching shear failure are as follows :- - Poor drainage. Some examples of poor drainage include short downspouts clogged gutters , or lack of waterproofing. - Weather conditions - Poor soil conditions - Transpiration - Poor building site and ground preparation

    The causes of punching shear failure are as follows :-

    – Poor drainage. Some examples of poor drainage include short downspouts clogged gutters , or lack of waterproofing.

    – Weather conditions

    – Poor soil conditions

    – Transpiration

    – Poor building site and ground preparation

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Asked: April 25, 2021In: Foundation

What is the application of grillage foundation?

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What is the application of grillage foundation?

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     The application of grillage foundation are: This type of foundation is appropriate to construct for buildings of light construction materials on weak soils. This foundation is needed to save up to 30%. Don’t permit to build the other type of foundation in areas where soil characteristics and conditRead more

     The application of grillage foundation are:

    1. This type of foundation is appropriate to construct for buildings of light construction materials on weak soils.
    2. This foundation is needed to save up to 30%.
    3. Don’t permit to build the other type of foundation in areas where soil characteristics and conditions of their occurrence weak.
    4. The load must be anticipated to be relatively small for construction.
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Asked: July 29, 2020In: Foundation

Which type of foundation is best for black cotton soil?

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Which type of foundation is best for black cotton soil?

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    Depending on the structural needs one can choose shallow, deep as well as mat foundation. The thing that matters is which type of structure is going to be built. Thank you!

    Depending on the structural needs one can choose shallow, deep as well as mat foundation. The thing that matters is which type of structure is going to be built.

    Thank you!

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