Provide in detail the method of construction of stone column and state how it is advantageous over lime column?

Q: GIVE 3 TYPES OF CONCRETE USED IN A COASTAL CONSTRUCTION

A: Coastal structures are the ones which are constructed in the water. These are also known as marine…

Q: Two construction methods are in use to create the stone column. Describe about these methods.

A: Stone columns are the method used for ground improvement technique. It is an alternative to pile…

Q: Given  apartial structural firewall, compute for: a. Concrete materials b. Masonry materials

A: Given:- A partial structural firewall is given The firewall consists of two columns The dimension of…

Q: Q4/Classify the Bricks According to the Shape?

A: Question is based on the building materials . In the question we have to classify the bricks on the…

Q: Define the Significance of Shear Strength ?

A: Solution: Shear strength is defined as the strength of the material against the structural failure…

Q: Define the difference in application between open stirrups and closed stirrups in concrete beams?

A: Basically function of the stirrups is to  Resist shear stress developed in the beam  Hold the main…

Q: Give an example of a weak structure found in limestone. How can this structure pose a problem in…

A: Introduction Limestone is a form of carbonate sedimentary rock that is quite common. The minerals…

Q: Define the properties of stones that should be looked into before selecting them for engineering…

A: It is indeed a stone's ability to withstand and retain its vital and distinguishing characteristics,…

Q: Differentiate between the following:                                                  One way beam…

A: Solution: One way slab is that slab that is being supported by the beams that are on the opposite…

Q: Wood dowels are never used to bond a concrete column to its footing

A: Dowels are used to provide load transfer between individual slabs, minimise faulting, and increase…

Q: Explain the Excessive heave due to swelling, frost and other causes ?

A: Heaving or Bulging of Soil:- It occurs due to the expansion in soil containing montmorillonite in…

Q: Define the Load-Bearing Capacity of Stone Columns ?

A: Stone columns Vibratory stone columns are compacted columns of aggregates that are installed through…

Q: Enumerate the adjustment factors applied on timber beams.

A: Adjustment factors applied on timber beams are as follows

Q: Design Criteria of Column.Explain it

A: The design criteria for the columns are as follows: 1. Ultimate load on the column. The ultimate…

Q: State the applications of soil-lime columns ?

A: Soil lime columns method is a variation of deep soil mixing, in which unslaked quicklime is used…

Q: Beams are provided in the building to support O a. Slab O b. Wall O c. Column O d. Foundation

A: Beams and columns are two most important in structural system and in elements that play a key role…

Q: plain this principlein relation to restress concrete design.

A: The basic principle related to design of prestress concrete is that In prestress concrete…

Q: Draw from memory a detail of a typical slab on grade and list the steps in its production.

A: Solution: Production starts with: 1. Excavation and compaction of the subgrade. 2. Placement of edge…

Q: How will you explain ‘eccentric loading’ on columns and piers? please explain in details

A: Column is the vertical structural element that is used to transfer compressive toad to lower floor…

Q: Calculate the quantities of cement, sand and coarse aggregate for preparing 1 cum of concrete of…

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Q: Given a partial structural frame, compute the concrete materials needed. Roof beam 0.45 x 0.50…

A: In the given diagram we have total four number of floor beam four number of roof beams and, four…

Q: The foundation is that portion which transfers its loads to the?

A: Answer:-  Foundation is the lower most portion of any structure, foundation or wall which is not…

Q: Explain under which situation shall engineers use jacking at one end only and from both ends in…

A: During Pre-stressing work at only one end, frictional losses will occur and the applied force…

Q: L-shaped beam explain where use.

A: A beam is a structural member which carries the transverse load on it and it transfers load from the…

Q: disadvantages of stone columns method?

A: The stone columns are vertical columns constructed below the ground surface using stone or wooden…

Q: Define manufactured stone.?

A: Natural stone is a magnificent, long-lasting material that may be used both inside and outside the…

Q: Define the techniques used for constructing stone - columns? Explain in detail along with figures ?

A: Introduction : Stone columns are built by digging a hole in the earth, filling it with granular fill…

Q: Identify the various types of commercially available stone?

A: The identification of stones is based on the different properties of the rocks. There are mainly 3-…

Q: Define the concept of Stone Columns ?

A: Stone column is a technique applied for soil improvement. Soil improvement means to increase shear…

Q: make a short report about stone

A: Stone A natural material of construction which is obtained from rocks by any suitable method is…

Q: What is secondary compression?

A: Secondary compression:- It is a continuation of the volume change that started during primary…

Q: Given the section and plan view of the structural elements (Foundation and Column), estimate the…

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Q: Solve for the Concrete Materials (Cement, Sand, and Gravel) of all the Beams on the 2d floor framing…

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Q: types of CONCRETE BLOCK (at least 8 types). -name of concrete block -usage - sizes available 2. What…

A: Concrete Block:-  The concrete blocks are made of proper mixing of cement, fine aggregate, coarse…

Q: Find the VOLUME of the concrete to solve for the FOOTING tie Beam?

A: Plan and section of footing is given. We need to find out Volume of concrete required in footings.

Q: QI/ Choose the Correct Answer? 1. Queen closer may be placed A. In header course B. In stretcher…

A: Note- Since we only answer up to 3 sub-parts, we’ll answer the first3. Please resubmit the question…

Q: It is a drawing view in a building plan that shows for if there are changes in the elevation inside…

A: As per bartleby guidelines experts are allowed to solve only first three subparts. Please post…

Q: Write the features that the reinforced concrete structures possessing

A: Reinforced concrete is a strong  durable material that can be formed in many shapes as required. we…

Q: Using the sketches and notes explain the two ways steel joist are usually braced against…

A: Steel joists are braced against instability in two ways: 1) horizontal bridging to the top of joist…

Q: 3 cm 7 cm 5 cm 5 cm Determine the Foll oeing %3D A = ト

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Q: Trimmers provide the support necessary to transfer the load carried by the headers to the…

A: Load-bearing headers comprise of lateral components which hold loading upwards from a wall, rooftop,…

Q: Specific gravity of good stone

A: Specific gravity is the ratio of density of a substance to the density of water at 20°C.  The higher…

Q: What are the functions of column capital in Flat slab?

A: The function of column capital are: 1. To increase the shear strength of the slabs.

Q: With aids of sketches describe the formation of timber

A: Processing of Timber :  Following are the four steps of timber processing: 1. Felling of Trees :  To…

Q: b. footing-column deta

A: The structural element which takes all the load coming from slab ,beam and column to the underlying…

Q: Give the comparison of the Pre – Stressed Concrete and that Cast in Place concrete.

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Masonry wall construction

Masonry walls of various sorts are utilized in building construction. Masonry walls are the most enduring feature of any structure or building. It separates a structure from the outside world. In masonry construction, the common masonry materials used are building stone, brick, cast stone, glass block, and concrete block. Masonry construction is a type of construction that has the highest durability.