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Design of Steel Tanks

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Design of Steel Tanks Steel tanks are defined as vessels made of steel plates, utilized for storing various liquids such as water, petroleum, diesel, and kerosene oil. When situated on the ground, they are supported either by cement concrete foundations or steel […] The post Design of Steel Tanks appeared first on The Constructor.

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DESIGN OF REINFORCED CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS

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Reinforced concrete foundations are designed based on column loads and moments at base and the soil data. Following are the types of foundations in.

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Demystifying Reinforced Concrete: Key Principles for Construction

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Reinforced concrete is one of the world’s most widely used building materials. From bridges and skyscrapers to foundations and walls, reinforced concrete is essential to modern construction.

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Raft Foundation- Design Requirements and Applicability

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A raft or mat foundation is a sizable concrete slab or slab and beam system which support all the loads of superstructure through walls or columns in.

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Grillage Foundation: Types, Construction, and Advantages

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Grillage foundation consists of one or more tiers of beams (steel or timber) superimposed at right angles to each other on a concrete layer to.

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What are the Signs of Foundation Heave?

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Foundation heave is the upward movement of the expansive soil layer after it is saturated with water. Controlling the signs and symptoms of foundation heave at an early stage is important to prevent further enlargement of heave pressure and avoid serious damage to the foundation and superstructure.

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Tolerances for Concrete Foundation Construction as per ACI 117M-10

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Specification tolerances for concrete foundation construction as per ACI 117M such as tolerances for plumb line deviation, location displacement,