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What Is Oblique Drawing | Oblique Drawing Examples | What Is Oblique View | Oblique Projection | Oblique Shape | Cabinet Oblique | What Is Cavalier Drawing

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In Cabinet Oblique projections the receding lines are shortened by half of their true length to compensate for distortion and to approximate more closely what the human eye would see. What Are Weep Holes | Need for Weep Holes | Foundation Weep Holes | Types of Weep Holes | Weep Holes In Retaining Wall | Window Weep Holes. Oblique View.

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REDUCING DRYING SHRINKAGE IN CONCRETE

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It may also be controlled by using shrinkage compensating cement. To be successful, this procedure needs careful control and proper consolidation. Cracking due to shrinkage can be controlled by using properly spaced contraction joints and proper steel detailing. Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW.

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PRESTRESSED CONCRETE OVER REINFORCED CONCRETE.

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Reinforced concrete: In reinforced concrete, steel reinforcement bars are provided to carry tension in those regions of the member where tension may occur, compensating for the low tensile strength of the concrete. In practice, reinforced concrete beams are designed on the assumption that cracks will occur under their service loads.

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What Is Bridge Abutment | Types of Abutments

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However, there are several significant disadvantages, especially for high embankments and embankments on soft foundations. The weight of the backfill will contribute to the compression of soft foundation soils and the post-construction settlement of the embankment and abutment. Thus, post-construction settlements may be minimized.

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RCCFull Form | What Is RCC | Advantages & Disadvantages of Reinforced Cement Concrete | Properties of RCC | What Does RCC Stands for

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RCC concrete is widely used in the construction of structures from foundations to the roof, construction of highways and irrigation canals , etc. Alignment of Road | Alignment In Design | Horizontal Alignment of Road | Vertical Alignment of Road. RCC Building. Its full name is reinforced cement concrete, or RCC.

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Elements of a Cost Estimate

Construction Cost Estimating

The foundation for a successful estimate depends on authentic takeoff of the quantities of the various materials involved in the project. These are FICA (Social Security), SUI (State Unemployment Insurance), FUI (Federal Unemployment Insurance), WC (Worker Compensation) and others mandated by legislation and/or company operations.

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SURVEYING: ERROR SOURCES IN TOTAL STATION

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In the past very specific measuring techniques were taught and employed by surveyors to compensate for minor mechanical imperfections in theodolites. One must now do more than memorize techniques that compensate for errors. Vertical circle eccentricity cannot be compensated for in this manner since the circle moves with the telescope.

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