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What Is the Gradient of Road | Types of Road Gradient | Factors Affecting Gradient |Effect of Gradient on Roads

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What Is the Gradient of Road? It is defined as the rate of rising or falls along the length of the road with respect to the horizontal is known as Gradient of Road. In another word, it is the longitudinal slope provided to the formation level of the road along its alignment. Purpose of Providing Gradient to the Roads. •

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Types of Concrete Blocks

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Introduction of Concrete Blocks. Concrete blocks are widely known as Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) This type of concrete blocks have some advantages with compare to brick and stone masonry blocks. This concrete blocks may be solid in shape or hollow. Also, read: What Is Concrete | 31 Different Types of Concrete.

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Kerbs In Roads | Types of Kerbs | Shape of Kerbs | Materials of Kerbs in Roads | Kerb Height | What Is Kerb Stone | Materials of Kerb Stone | Road Kerb Details

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Kerbs In Roads: The top of the kerbs should be 100 mm above the road surface. With the pavement , the kerb is laid on a concrete bed of at least 100 mm thickness. To the concrete level, kerbs can be tapped. This type of kerns is generally used in flat roads or areas. By the paving machine, the asphalt kerb is made.

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Factors to Know About Crane and Rigging Insurance

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Unfortunately, a small mistake can lead to serious and costly accidents, especially considering the price of cranes and other heavy machines from the heavy machinery marketplace. Concrete pump truck operator insurance. Commercial auto policy – This policy covers cranes when driving on public roads.

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Are Hiking Boots Good for Walking on Concrete?

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This doesn’t mean it’s impossible to walk on concrete with hiking boots. Let’s see the reasons why hiking boots are not suitable for concrete and what are possible strategies to adapt in terms of walking in concrete.  Walking on concrete can cause hardness in walking and may slow down your pace.

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What Are Curb and Gutter | Types of Curb and Gutter| Advantages & Disadvantages of Curb and Gutter

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There are various types of Curbs and gutters are used in the construction of light and heavy pavements of the road. The Curb and Gutter are installed along the length of the road. The main purpose of providing a curb and gutter is to strengthen the pavement of the road. What Are Curb and Gutter? Types of Curb and Gutter.

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81 Nos of List Use Construction Tools and Pieces of Equipment

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Construction tools list for building construction works such as concrete, brick masonry, leveling, woodworks, floor works, slab works, bricklaying, plastering, etc. Bump Cutter / Screed This tool is used to level fresh concrete surface especially in slab concrete. Concrete Mixer Trucks To transport the RMC from plant to site.