Question { 11917 }

what compressive strength of bricks?

Answer

first class bricks = Between 7 to 10 N/mm2
Second class bricks= Between 3 to 7 N/mm2
Third class bricks = Less than 3 N/mm2 (should not used)

Question { 10067 }

what is the stripping time of beam?

Answer

As per Indian Standards:
1. Vertical form work to Beams = 16 to 24 hours
2. Props to beams Spaning up to 6.00m = 14days
3. Props to beams Spaning up to 6.00m = 21days
4. Props to be refixed immediately after
removal of form work = 7days

Question { IOCL, 52394 }

What is the difference between load bearing and non load
bearing walls? How to distinguish both?

Answer

Load bearing walls:
It should transfer the load (live load,dead load) from
slab,beam,lintel etc,, to the foundation. This structure
designed for Loading condition.

Non Load bearing wall:
This wall won't take any load. It's just like a partition
between adjacent Space. this wall designed to take its self
weight alone

Question { CCCL, 72630 }

how many days we should curing for
plastering,brickwork,concrete?

Answer

Any cement based products or structures the minimum curing
period is 7 days unless otherwise you are using any curing
compound