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Which are the methods for the demolition of any structure?

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    Demolition is defined as simply the safe and careful removal of existing buildings & structures in order to utilise the land for another use. The several methods for the demolition of any structure are as follows ; Total Demolition : It refers to the demolition of an entire building or structureRead more

    Demolition is defined as simply the safe and careful removal of existing buildings & structures in order to utilise the land for another use.

    The several methods for the demolition of any structure are as follows ;

    • Total Demolition : It refers to the demolition of an entire building or structure. In case of community re-structure, this is the most common method.
    • Interior Demolition : This method refers to the demolition of interior part of the building, while protecting and maintaining the exterior structure. For example; partition walls, ceilings, etc. This method is one of the great option for creating more space inside the building by removing the troubling areas.
    • Selective Demolition : This method refers to the removing of specific parts of the building. In case if there is a old building which is not performing as it should & the entire building is not a state of concern. Or perhaps it is a listed building, therefore it may be restricted as to what and how much you can demolish. So you could select a particular section of a building to demolish and build up from scratch.
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Komal Bhandakkar
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Difference between jamb and corbel ?

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    Difference between jamb and corbel.

    Jamb and corbel are two different technical terms used in masonry. The difference in between jam and corbel are discussed below; 1) Definition: Jamb- A finished vertical sides of the opening of Window or door is called as a jamb. corbel- A supporting a stone projecting outside from the wall is calleRead more

    Jamb and corbel are two different technical terms used in masonry.

    The difference in between jam and corbel are discussed below;

    1) Definition:

    • Jamb– A finished vertical sides of the opening of Window or door is called as a jamb.
    • corbel- A supporting a stone projecting outside from the wall is called a corbel.

    2) Function:

    • Jamb– jamb is provided at the recess to receive the frames of doors and frames of Windows
    • Corbel– corbel is provided to give support to joist, truss and weather shed.
    • Jamb has two types:
    1. Plane jamb
    2. Splayed jamb
    • Mostly Corbel is moulded to give ornamental treatment to the structure.
    • The corbel should be extended at least two-thirds of their length into the wall hence they can’t overturn out of the wall.
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What is the best solution for replacing existing lights in order to improve the lighting efficiency of a highway?

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    This answer was edited.

    Using the following ways, Usage of maximum energy-efficient lighting Usage of a smarter lighting system. Sodium lamp replaced by LED's in a first way Use artificial light as per requirement in the second way Thanks.

    Using the following ways,

    1. Usage of maximum energy-efficient lighting
    2. Usage of a smarter lighting system.
    1. Sodium lamp replaced by LED’s in a first way
    2. Use artificial light as per requirement in the second way

    Thanks.

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What’s the key difference between arch dam and buttress dam?

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    Arch Dam ; Arch dam can be defined as a solid wall, curved in plan, standing across the entire width of the river valley in a single span. The body of arch dam is generally made of cement concrete. Thus, arch dam is just a curved beam, the ends of which are restrained and the way in which the loadsRead more

    Arch Dam ;

    Arch dam can be defined as a solid wall, curved in plan, standing across the entire width of the river valley in a single span. The body of arch dam is generally made of cement concrete. Thus, arch dam is just a curved beam, the ends of which are restrained and the way in which the loads are resisted is termed a arch action.

     

    Buttress Dam ;

    A buttress dam or hollow dam with a solid, water-tight upstream side that is supported at intervals on the downstream side by a series of buttresses or supports. A buttress dam envisages to reduce the total volume of concrete by constricting the material where the stresses are higher and other undesirable features of gravity dam but has higher cement content per cubic metre of concrete than a gravity dam.

     

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Difference between Civil Engineering and Bachelor of Architecture ?

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    Difference between Civil Engineering and Bachelor of Architecture

    Difference between architecture and civil engineering:  Here I am discussing major differences between architecture and civil engineering, they are as follows: 1) When we talk about duration of course, then Civil engineering- 4 years Architecture- 5 years 2) Responsibility:  civil engineer: construcRead more

    Difference between architecture and civil engineering:

     Here I am discussing major differences between architecture and civil engineering, they are as follows:

    1) When we talk about duration of course, then

    • Civil engineering- 4 years
    • Architecture- 5 years

    2) Responsibility:

    •  civil engineer: construction of road bridges and tunnels buildings Railway’s airport’s underpasses, etc.
    • Architect: design buildings, monuments, bridges with a more aesthetical view.

    3) Most important parameter:

    • Civil engineer: the strength of the structure is a more important aspect for civil engineer
    • Architect: an architect give more importance to an aesthetical appearance of the structure

    4) Eligibility criteria:

    • Civil engineering: HSC (physics, chemistry and maths subject) with at least 50% marks and IIT, AIEEE and other university level entrance examinations are conducted each year for the admission of civil engineering course.
    • Architecture: HSC( physics, chemistry, math) with at least 50% marks and NATA, AIEEE and other university level entrance examinations are conducted for admission to architecture course.

    5) Focused Area:

    • Civil engineering- civil engineering field is mainly dealing with the mathematical and scientific aspects of the structure. construction and design, parameters are included in civil engineering
    • Architecture- architecture deals with the down look and artistic aspect of designing a building
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What is the difference between ductile and malleable property of material?

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    If we talk about malleability and ductility both are connected or related. A malleable material is one in which a thin sheet can be easily formed by hammering or rolling. In other words, the material has the ability to deform under compressive stress. And here ductility is the ability of the solid mRead more

    If we talk about malleability and ductility both are connected or related. A malleable material is one in which a thin sheet can be easily formed by hammering or rolling. In other words, the material has the ability to deform under compressive stress. And here ductility is the ability of the solid material to deform under tensile stress. Practically, a ductile material is a material that can easily be stretched into a wire when pulled.

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What is a Tender and How to Prepare Tender Documents in Construction?

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    I’ll better explain this with an example. Imagine Mr. X as PWD engineer. According to assurances of politicians to public, construction of a highway within a region will be taken up. Now, it is the responsibility of Mr X to take up the construction activities. Now to do this construction, no governmRead more

    I’ll better explain this with an example.

    Imagine Mr. X as PWD engineer. According to assurances of politicians to public, construction of a highway within a region will be taken up. Now, it is the responsibility of Mr X to take up the construction activities.

    Now to do this construction, no government servants are available readily. Bulldozers, rollers, laborers..not readily available. Hence the project will be awarded to a contractor. Just like you give contract for construction of your house to a mestri or an Engineer. Except here Mr X cannot directly award the contract to any contractor according to his/her wish and will (quite practical huh!).

    So what Mr. X does is, he/she will call for a tender through newspapers and/or online for the construction of highway. Tender is a document, in a very general sense, indicating money that Mr X is ready to spend on construction of highway. He will quote the max amount.

    Now different contractors will “bid” their amount (based on their infrastructure and technologies) to the above mentioned project and (technically. Ahem!) project will be awarded to that contractor who quotes lowest bid (less than tender amount obviously).

    All government civil engineering projects like govt schools, hospitals,dams,roads…any construction activity runs on same lines. This is very very generalized answer. there are quite many other factors involved in this.

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Why gravity dam is called a gravity dam? Is there any reason behind the name?  

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    Gravity dam, as the name suggests, is a dam that resists the water upstream by the use of its weight itself, unlike earthen dams and embankment dams that employ the shear strength of the soil. The dam is designed so that the resultant of the water pressure, earth pressure, and all other forces are aRead more

    Gravity dam, as the name suggests, is a dam that resists the water upstream by the use of its weight itself, unlike earthen dams and embankment dams that employ the shear strength of the soil.

    The dam is designed so that the resultant of the water pressure, earth pressure, and all other forces are aligned and balanced by the weight of the dam itself.

    They are generally made of Roller compacted concrete.

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