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INSPECTION OF A BRIDGE STRUCTURE - The Constructor

The Constructor

Hence, the bridge must be regularly inspected and maintained for the benefit of its users. There are three levels of inspection: 1. General inspection: Usual inspection of representative parts of a structure. General inspection: Usual inspection of representative parts of a structure.

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TYPES OF CONCRETE MIX DESIGN

The Constructor

IS 456-2000 has designated the concrete mixes into a number of grades as M10, M15, M20, M25, M30, M35 and M40. In this designation the letter M refers to the mix and the number to the specified 28 day cube strength of mix in N/mm2. These mixes of fixed cement-aggregate ratio which ensures adequate strength are termed nominal mixes.

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ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR DESIGN MIX CONCRETE

The Constructor

III Concrete which does not meet the strength requirements as specified in I, but has a strength greater than that required by II may, at the discretion of the designer, be accepted as being structurally adequate without further testing. times the standard deviation; and 2) 0.80 times the standard deviation; and 2) 0.80

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News About Earthbags Solving Climate Problems

Natural Building

Ingley studied bioconstruction at the California Institute of Earth and Architecture , a nonprofit organization focused on the development and research of earth architecture. The post News About Earthbags Solving Climate Problems appeared first on Natural Building Blog.

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Free Interior Design Softwares

The Constructor

All of these elements are used by interior designers to develop a functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing space for a building’s user. All of these elements are used by interior designers to develop a functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing space for a building’s user.

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Some useful tips on reinforced concrete design

Construction Cost Estimating

While designing the reinforced concrete members, it is necessary to check the steel reinforcement in jobsite prior to arrange concrete. are constructed as per design norms. Often, it is observed that steel beam stirrups employed in reinforced concrete design, are not installed properly.

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REINFORCEMENT COVER AND PRE-CONCRETE CHECKS

The Constructor

The required amount of cover will always be specified on the design drawings, but no time should the cover be less than the maximum size of aggregate plus 5mm. The first part is a visual inspection by the clerk of works or equivalent. Right side images shows correct way of placing of reinforcement.

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