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FACTORS AFFECTING STRENGTH OF CONCRETE

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This criterion though is not absolute and reference should be made to respective codes for testing of water construction purpose. However if the workability becomes too low the concrete becomes difficult to compact and the strength reduces. Water: frequently the quality of the water is covered by a clause stating “.the

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SOLING UNDER FLOORS & FOUNDATIONS

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Preparation of Surface: The bed on which rubble soling is to be laid should be cleared of all loose materials, leveled, watered and compacted before laying rubble soling. After compaction, give the required slope or level and dense sub-base and the surface should present clean look.

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FACTORS CONSIDERED FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

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Factors that affect construction project Site selection is mainly based on two factors: 1. Factors that affect construction project Site selection is mainly based on two factors: 1. Factors concerning before construction of the project 2.

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EXPOSURE CONDITIONS AFFECTING DURABILITY OF CONCRETE

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Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW. He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company. Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?

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FORMWORK AND GOOD FORMWORK PROPERTIES

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GOOD FORMWORK: There are two factors that decide how well the concrete will look in the final result. one is how the concrete is placed and compacted, and the other is the quality of the formwork. It provides suitable access for placing and compacting the concrete. The face of the formwork is of sufficient quality for its use.

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PILE LOAD CAPACITY

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The maximum tensile service load, that can be resisted by pile is Values of the end bearing and skin friction resistance are obtained from soil exploration, pile driving energy and test loadings. These ultimate values are divided by a partial factor of safety of between 2 and 3 to give the allowable values F eb and F sf.

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METHODS OF BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

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The decision is made by the design team. He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company. Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?