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Which cement is better for tiles work, OPC or PSC??
While OPC or Ordinary portland cement is considered the best for regular construction needs, PSC or portland slag cement is more suitable...
Why is plinth beam provided??
Differnt practice is being followed by different people. Normally the peripherial plinth beams are provided 150mm below the NGL and the...
What is hidden beams???
It is also known as "Concealed Beam". The Hidden beam is a means to describe the load dispersion on to supporting slab. Hidden beams...
What are modes of failure of beam????
We know, in a reinforced section all the compressive forces are borne by concrete and all the tensile forces are borne by the steel. If...
Is civil engineering all about constructing buildings?
Of course not. Civil engineers typically do the following: Analyze long range plans, survey reports, maps, and other data in order to...
How was your first day at site being a civil engineer?
Oh..YAR…! How can I forgot that…. My first day on job was 19 JULY 2015…. I think my boss was selected that day intentionally. I was...
A low water-cement ratio is necessary for strength but a high water-cement ratio is necessary for wo
Water to cement ratio (W/C ratio) is the single most important factor governing the strength and durability of concrete. Strength of...
What's the purpose in providing the development length for beams?
Development Length A development length can be defined as the amount of reinforcement(bar) length needed to be embedded or projected into...
How can I face interview as a civil engineer?
Treat the interview as a mutually beneficial conversation: be polite, be professional but, above all, be yourself. Construction,...
Why is main reinforcement always kept below the distribution reinforcement?
First of all lets have a look at meaning of both ; Primary reinforcement (Main Steel) refers to the steel which is employed to guarantee...
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