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Asked: July 24, 2020In: Miscellaneous

What are the impurities added while manufacturing steel?

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What are the impurities added while manufacturing steel?

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    In steelmaking, impurities such as nitrogen, silicon, phosphorous, sulfur and excess carbon are removed from the source iron and alloying elements such as manganese, nickel, chromium, carbon, and vanadium are added to produce different grades of steel.

    In steelmaking, impurities such as nitrogen, silicon, phosphorous, sulfur and excess carbon are removed from the source iron and alloying elements such as manganese, nickel, chromium, carbon, and vanadium are added to produce different grades of steel.

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Asked: July 24, 2020In: Miscellaneous

How to do visual checks on the reinforcement bar at site? 

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How to do visual checks on the reinforcement bar at site?

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    The test of reinforcement bar at site are as follows; The dia of reinforced bar should not vary. Bars should not be brittle in nature.It should no break in pieces during bending. The pitch length between the twist should be 8 - 12 times that of the nominal dia of bar. The length of the bar should beRead more

    The test of reinforcement bar at site are as follows;

    • The dia of reinforced bar should not vary.
    • Bars should not be brittle in nature.It should no break in pieces during bending.
    • The pitch length between the twist should be 8 – 12 times that of the nominal dia of bar.
    • The length of the bar should be between 11 to 12 meters.
    • Reinforced bars should be grey in color.
    • It should not be corroded.
    • Bars should be free of grease, paint and other material.
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Asked: September 19, 2020In: Miscellaneous

What are the advantages of using a steel tube rather than solid section steel?

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What are the advantages of using a steel tube rather than solid section steel?

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    Some of the advantages of using a steel tube rather than solid section steel are :- 1. Less Steel used so less cost. 2. Less Weight for a given design strength. 3. Less Weight for a given Length.

    Some of the advantages of using a steel tube rather than solid section steel are :-

    1. Less Steel used so less cost.

    2. Less Weight for a given design strength.

    3. Less Weight for a given Length.

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Asked: July 29, 2020In: Miscellaneous

Explain the importance of construction industry for the economic development of the country?

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    Importance of the construction industry in India: The construction industry of India is one of the crucial factors which indicates the development of our country. Construction industry of India creates investment opportunities across various related fields. The construction industry of India has conRead more

    Importance of the construction industry in India:

    The construction industry of India is one of the crucial factors which indicates the development of our country.


    Construction industry of India creates investment opportunities across various related fields.


    The construction industry of India has contributed 670778 crores for a share of around 8.2 %.


    The industry is fragmented with a handful of major companies involved in the construction activities across all segments.


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Asked: August 17, 2020In: Miscellaneous

What is Gunia in Building Construction?

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    Gunia means simply a diagonal checking of the rectangular area.

    Gunia means simply a diagonal checking of the rectangular area.

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Asked: August 18, 2020In: Miscellaneous

What is positive and negative reinforcement in reinforced concrete?

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What is positive and negative reinforcement in reinforced concrete?

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    Here, positive and negative reinforcement directly relates to positive and negative bending in the member. So wherever we anticipate postive bending or sagging in a member, we provide postive reinforcement and wherever we anticipate negative bending or hogging, we provide negative reinforcement. MosRead more

    Here, positive and negative reinforcement directly relates to positive and negative bending in the member. So wherever we anticipate postive bending or sagging in a member, we provide postive reinforcement and wherever we anticipate negative bending or hogging, we provide negative reinforcement. Most of the times these two may be the same bar.

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Asked: July 10, 2020In: Miscellaneous

What are the main objects of the seasoning of timber?

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What are the main objects of the seasoning of timber?

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    The objectives of seasoning of timber are as follows :- - Improve strength, hardness and stiffness of timber. - Make it suitable for receiving various treatments like paints, preservatives, varnishes, etc. - Allows the wood to burn quickly if it is used as fuel. - Reduce the tendency of timber to crRead more

    The objectives of seasoning of timber are as follows :-
    – Improve strength, hardness and stiffness of timber.
    – Make it suitable for receiving various treatments like paints, preservatives, varnishes, etc.
    – Allows the wood to burn quickly if it is used as fuel.
    – Reduce the tendency of timber to crack, wrap, shrink and bend.

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Asked: July 4, 2020In: Miscellaneous

What is the Cadastral Survey in Surveying?

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What is the Cadastral Survey in Surveying?

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    Cadastral survey is a comprehensive study of land, its location, its value, etc. A cadastral survey shows the extent, boundaries, value, and ownership of land. Through these surveys, authorities assign a numerical identity to land.

    Cadastral survey is a comprehensive study of land, its location, its value, etc. A cadastral survey shows the extent, boundaries, value, and ownership of land. Through these surveys, authorities assign a numerical identity to land.

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