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STRUCTURAL DEFECTS OF FOUNDATIONS AT CONSTRUCTION.

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The problem areas, effects in foundation and defects in structure due to those causes are presented here. The problem areas, effects in foundation and defects in structure due to those causes are presented here. Insufficient width of foundation Settlement of foundation occurs due to insufficient distribution of load.

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SOLING UNDER FLOORS & FOUNDATIONS

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Rubble Stone Soling: The rubble stone generally used are of best variety of black trap / granite / basalt or other variety of stone available locally. Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW.

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SETTING OUT OF FOUNDATION TRENCHES

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The following points should he observed while setting out trenches: (i) Profiles, nails, strings and lime are used for Setting out the foundation plan. (ii) 2) The axial lines (center lines) of the trenches are marked with the help of profiles, sighting rails, strings and pegs. (3)

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FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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Team members monitor and control progress in terms of cost, time, and quality; and manage risk. Executing the project: In this phase of the project, team is ready to launch the project. If the project work is not carried out as per schedules, and execution is well behind the schedule, then cost and quality of the project will be effected.

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Subways in America

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TYPES OF CRACKS IN CONCRETE BEAMS

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Introduction to Finite Element Methods-The Book-Part-2

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Home News Videos Tips Building Building Bye Laws Building Materials Aggregates Cement Wood Building Tips Buildings Green Buildings Flooring Formwork/Shuttering Paints & Decoratives Skyscrappers Smart Materials Concrete Concrete Admixtures Concrete Cracks Crack Repair Concrete Durability Concrete Properties Concrete Types Fibre reinforced Fire Proof (..)

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