SSC JE is a competitive examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to recruit junior engineers (JEs) for various engineering departments of Government of India. These departments include the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), Central Water Commission (CWC), Military Engineer Services (MES), Border Road Organization (BRO), etc. SSC JE examination consists of two papers: […]
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Natural disasters have adversely affected civilisations since ancient times. With advancements in technologies, we have learnt to mitigate its impacts on lives and properties. Earthquake is defined as a sudden ground shaking caused by the release of huge stored strain energy due to relative movements of the tectonic plates Earthquake Resistant Construction is the fabrication of
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Various tests such as cube test, split tensile test etc are performed on the concrete to assess its properties. These tests are done on a specially made specimen which may not represent the actual structure. These tests required pre-planning. The specimen get destroyed in the process. To overcome these problems, Non destructive tests have been
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Bar Bending Schedule (BBS) is a document that contains the type, size, bending shape, quantity and the total length of all the reinforcements used in the member. Thus, Bar scheduling is a way of listing rebars details for each structural member. It is prepared to estimate the total amount of steel required for that structural
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To determine the properties of cement, we perform various tests such as fineness test, soundness test, setting test, strength tests etc. These are all laboratory tests. Many times, It is not feasible to check the quality of cement on-site at the time of preliminary inspection through the lab tests. Even though. we can not check
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The bracing systems are necessary for structures that are subjected to lateral loads due to earthquake, wind, etc. They help in minimizing the lateral deflection of the structure. We can say that the beams and columns of the framed structure carry vertical loads while the bracing system carries the lateral loads. Advantages of Bracing systems
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Congratulations on the first civil engineering job. You are passing out from the college and taking a step forward to start a career as a civil engineer. The civil engineering industry is entirely different from what we learn in the classroom. This is because of the development of new technologies and frequent changes in work
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Building materials like cement, concrete, chemical admixtures have a negative impact on the surroundings. Most of the materials used in construction are not eco friendly and effect the environment directly or indirectly. Green materials are viable options to protect the environment that supports us. Need for Eco-friendly or Green Building Materials Sustainable development is all
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