Theodolite surveying is that branch of surveying in which theodolite is used to measure the horizontal and vertical angles. A Theodolite is a very precise instrument, mainly used for determining the horizontal and vertical distances between two points. It can also be used for prolonging a line, measuring distances indirectly, as a level, like a […]
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The moisture content or water content of soil mass is a quantitative measure of the wetness of a soil sample. Mathematically, water content for a given soil mass is defined as the ratio of the weight of water to the weight of soil. Water Content, w = Weight of water / Weight of Soil
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Self Compacting Concrete is a highly flowable non-segregating concrete that can be placed in formworks without any external compaction. It gets compacted by means of its own weight. Related Article: Types of Concrete Advantages of Self Compacting Concrete Self Compacting Concrete can be placed at a faster rate with no need for mechanical
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Columns are vertical structural members that transfer the load from the slabs and beams to the foundations Columns are mainly subjected to axial compression forces. So it is the compression members of the structure. When a compression member is vertical and its effective length (height) exceeds three times its least lateral dimension, It is called
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Concrete is a heterogeneous and composite mass, which is a mixture of cement, fine aggregates, coarse aggregates and a certain amount of water. As the technology upgraded, it soon comes into light that standard conventional concrete, which is used in all Concreting aspects, have several drawbacks. Some of the defects may include, its low
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Start of My Civil Engineering Journey For the ones who’re studying civil engineering, I suppose you all remember the moment very well, when you first entered your college, with the designation of “civil engineering student”. “I am going to be a wonderful engineer”, “ I’m going to make lots and lots of money”, “I will
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Contracts are the form of the agreements enforceable by law. The term Contract, so far as the Public Works Department is concerned, indicates a written undertaking of the execution of a work, a supply of some material or any service-connected therewith duly accepted and registered by the competent authority on behalf of the Union or
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Concrete is a mixture of coarse aggregate, fine aggregate, cement, some admixtures and water. Since the aggregate is obtained from hard rocks, their density or specific gravity is almost the same. So, the density of normal concrete is generally 22 to 26 kN/cubic meter. The density of concrete can be reduced by replacing some of
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