Checklist For R.C.C Slab & Beams 1 Beam bottom’s line, level & width should be checked. 2 Beam side’s line, level & plumb should be checked. 3 Beam to beam measurements shall be checked as per architectural drawings. 4 Individual level & diagonal of each slab bay shall be checked. …
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What Is Precast Concrete And Why Should We Use It Precast Concrete Explained In the traditional method, we prepare the concrete structures on site, pouring fresh concrete in the place where the structure will be. But the prefabricated construction system works in terms of manufacturing the building components somewhere else …
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How to Create The Design Of RCC Structures With Details A Reinforced Concrete Slab is treated as one of the most crucial elements in a building structure. This structural element is mostly found in modern buildings. Slabs are rested on Columns and Beams. RCC Slabs whose thickness varies from 10 …
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Methods of Concrete Column Repair for Damages and Cracks Repair of Concrete Columns for Cracks and Damages Before starting the repair of a concrete column, the axial dead load, axial live load, horizontal load and its associated moments must be known. Repairs to concrete columns can be divided into two …
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Volume Calculation of Concrete Staircase The maximum riser of the staircase should be 7 inches and a minimum of 4 inches. The minimum tread should be 10 inches and a maximum of 12 inches or 1 feet. The breadth of the stair should be 5 feet. The landing of the …
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Characteristics and Size of Aggregates Used in Construction Important characteristics of aggregates which influence the properties of the resulting concrete mix are discussed as under: Composition. Aggregate containing the constituents which generally react with alkalies in cement cause excessive expansion, cracking of concrete mix, should never be used. The suitability …
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