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How To Calculate The Length Of Roof Rafters Let us calculate the length of the roof rafter as shown in the below drawing. The length of the roof rafters is calculated in three different methods based on the available data. Let us go through, all of them as explained below. …

Why Crank Bars Are Provided In The Slab Construction Now, let us look into some of the FAQs related to crank bars or bent-up bars in slab construction. 1. Why crank bars are provided in slab construction? When the dead load of the slab and uniform live load over it …

Calculate The Cost Of Filling A Plot With Construction Soil (moo-rum)? Let us consider a Plot or Site  as shown in the below drawing for the calculation purpose… Given data: Length of the plot = 80 ft. The breadth of the plot = 50 ft. Depth of the plot to …

How To Calculate The Horizontal Distance Using With Auto Level Machine Now, let us go through the procedure so that we can calculate the horizontal distance between the two points, by only using an auto-level machine & leveling staff.       As you can observe in the above drawing, …

What is the 3-4-5 rule or the 3-4-5 method In Building Work 1. What is the 3-4-5 rule or the 3-4-5 method? According to the Pythagoras theorem, in a right angle triangle, c2=a2+ b2 Where a,b, & c are the sides of the triangle Suppose, if the side AB = …

Load Calculation On Column, Beam, Wall And Slab What Is Column ?  A compression member, i.e., column, is an important element of every reinforced concrete structure. These are used to transfer a load of superstructure to the foundation safely. Mainly columns, struts, and pedestals are used as compression members in buildings, bridges, supporting systems …

How To Calculate The Volume Of Concrete Triangular Pile Cap Having 3-Piles   Let us calculate the volume of concrete in a triangular pile foundation having 3 nos. of the pile, as shown below.     Given data: Pile diameter = 0.6m.( d ) No. of piles = 3 nos. …

Bar Bending Schedule Of Lintel Beam With Full Detail Bar Bending Schedule is actually a chart made and utilized for calculating reinforcement and steel for slab, column and beam.     Length of lintel = 3000 mm = 3 m Breadth of lintel = 300 mm = 0.300 m Lintel …

HOW TO CALCULATE STEEL QUANTITY FOR SLAB WITH BAR BENDING SCHEDULE Hi before going to calculate bar bending schedule for slab you should know to find your slab is whether one-way slab or two-way slab. If not its ok we will guide through this One Way Slab Ly/Lx > 2 Two Way Slab Ly/Lx < …

Civil Engineering Tips | Points to Remember For Civil Site Engineer Civil Engineering is one of the oldest and mother branches of engineering and also one of the most sought after career options in engineering. As we all know civil engineers are everywhere in demand. From municipal work to big construction …