Answer Posted / vamsi krishna

compaction is by mechanical process,almost it is unsaturated.

consolidation is under the application of static loading,it is completely saturated.

how we calculate the vol.of wet concrete..?

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what is directivity effect?

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What is meaning of FREE STANDING STAIRCASE ?

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1) a)to prepare mortar for bricklaying how much amount of water should be added for its maximum strength and workability(to avoid cracks which results, when high quantity of water is added)?is their a formula or ratio? b) suppose we want to make 1:3 mortar,what is the best way to measure cement ,sand and water and how? c)time before which freshly prepared mortar should be used? d)proper way to mix and make mortar? e)when should curing start after laying bricks and for how long?and also how many hours per day? f)what is shear wall (please in terms of layman lol) bookish definisions are confusing.... g) and last,acc to codes what are max no. of course that should be laid in a day.

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Would you cause a 55-gallon drum of water to weigh more by climbing in?

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Why do you want to work here

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cement, sand, aggregate,reinforcement & concrete consumption per square feet in multi storeyed building

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what is raft foundation

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a concrete mix 1 2 4 by volume with water cement ratio as .6 by weight if moisture content in F.A is 6% with 20% BULKING AND IN C.A 1.5% by volume. find quantities of different materials required for one bag of cement

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how u design STAGING for Superstructure in BRIDGE construction?

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can stub column take the load as main column

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How high should the water tank be to provide a 60 psi at base of this water tower?

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do we decide reinforcement steel , based on bending moment ? give example with continous slab?

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Why is concrete cube test carried out?

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What are the steps involved in the concreting process?

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