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Q: Define two-way flat slab.

A: Slabs are 2D construction members that are used to provide cover for floors and tranfer the load…

Q: Define the Hybrid Foundation?

A: In this question we have provide the give information and to provide definition of modern foundation…

Q: Define Earthquake Forces and Gravity Retaining Walls.

A: The earthquake forces are defined as “the forces occur due to the back and forth, up and down motion…

Q: Define the design level of landings in piers?

A: Landings are designed as resting place for passengers during berthing and deberthing of vessels. In…

Q: Define Laterites.

A: Laterite is a type of soil or rock that is rich in aluminum and iron and it is generally examined to…

Q: 21. Explain different types of bonds used in brick masonry with sketches.

A:

Q: What is buttress type?

A: Buttress:

Q: Define metamorphic.

A: Metamorphic:

Q: Define Granular backfills and foundations of sand or gravel.

A: Granular soil are divided into two categories:

Q: Box culvert wall formwork process

A: After finish of reinforcement work, Steel forms in panels shall be provided, aligned and fixed in…

Q: Define Footings subject to overturning ?

A: Due to  sliding caused by horizontal pressure above the base of footing , the soil bearing pressure…

Q: how is a foundation post proyected from the moisture in the concrete support

A: The way by which protection of foundation post is done from moisture in the concrete  support.

Q: Define Plain portland cement concrete .

A: Plain Portland cement is the most widespread form of cement used as an essential component in…

Q: Explain the Effects of high groundwater on foundation and basement design.

A: Effect of water table on the foundation: We know that terzaghi’s equation for strip footing is…

Q: Evaluate the quality of stone wall construction?

A: Stone wall construction was often used for this more aggressive orientation where stones in…

Q: Howcan I  design  a shear wall ,Could you give steps ?

A: Oi

Q: Define Reinforced Earth.

A: The reinforced earth is defined as “the composite material formed by the soil with low bearing…

Q: Define the term Foundation Walls.

A: Foundation walls are the main support system for the structure, these are basically masonry or…

Q: Define the Strap (or Cantilever) Footings ?

A: We have to asked Strap footing define. A strap footing usually supports two columns so its a special…

Q: Explain Design Criteria for Gravity Walls.

A: Design Criteria of gravity retaining wall: Stability against Overturning of the wall about toe:…

Q: Explain about the Foundation Drains.

A: A foundation drain is a drain which is installed at the foundation of a structure to avoid the…

Q: Define Decay of Timber

A: Timber decay is caused by a biological attack within the wood by bound species of fungi. The fungus…

Q: Explain the Construction method—stone column vibroreplacement procedure.

A: Vibro-replacement is a method of ground reconstruction, which may be used in bad ground conditions…

Q: Designing and detailing of Square Pad footing - BS Code (BS 8110 - 1997)

A: The bearing capacity of soil is defined as the capacity of the soil which will bear the loads or we…

Q: What is Excavation Bracing?

A: Braced excavation are a kind of excavation done when the soil surrounding is loose and providing…

Q: What are the reasons for canal linings?

A: Canal lining is basically providing an impermeable layer over the canal bed and sides to protect the…

Q: Define one-way solid slab.

A: One way slab is supported on two opposite side thus structural action is only at one direction.…

Q: The contractor would like to increase the shore spacing to allow more clearance for access below the…

A: Form work is defined as the temporary construction to provide support to the constructing members…

Q: prestress concrete design.

A: The principle  related to design of prestress concrete .  In prestress concrete , internal stresses…

Q: 2. Please describe the construction process of slurry wall protection bored pile.

A: A slurry wall is a method used to build reinforced concrete walls in areas which is nearby open…

Q: Define Gravity retaining walls.

A: Retaining Walls:

Q: What is Predrilling?

A: Predrilling is the process of drilling the hole into the ground and then driving the pile into the…

Q: Define foundation

A: Foundation is defined as the substructure of the building for even distribution of the load from the…

Q: What are the classifications of foundation

A: Foundation is the main component of a structure that connects the structure to the ground. The…

Q: Define Cohesionless soil backfill.

A: Cohesion refers to the attractive force between the particles of soil due to presence of clay…

Q: Illustrate the elevation and vertical section of the following brick masonry walls with labels and…

A: Bond in brickwork is organised arrangements of bricks or other construction units composing a wall…

Q: Describe about the Soil Nail Wall and Ground Anchor Wall Systems methods.

A: Introduction:-Ground anchor and soil nail retaining systems are designed to stabilize and support…

Q: Which is false of the following prestress loss combination ?

A: its not mentioned in question what is σ

Q: What are Footing Types

A: Footing- Footings are the lowermost supporting part of the structure known as substructure and these…

Q: Define Rectangular footings

A: The structural part which transfers load from superstructure part of building to substructure of the…

Q: Define CONTINUOUS FOOTINGSThe

A: The structural part of the building which takes all the load coming from superstructure is known as…

Q: Sketch a flowchart detailing the design of One-Way Slab. Include all equations and appropriate…

A: A one-way slab is a form of concrete slab in which loads are transferred to the supporting beams and…

Q: What is the error in (2 bonding? (1) The leveling error (2) The mortar error(3) foundation error

A: During a construction process, errors may take place due to various reasons like inaccuracy during…

Q: Define limestone.

A: Limestone is defined as a very hard sedimentary rock which is mainly made from calcium carbonate…

Q: a. What is the dimension of the square footing?

A: given- a footing supporting a square column carrying a dead load of 1000kn and live load of 780kn.…

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