TYPICAL DETAILING OF RCC BEAMS AND SLABS
The Constructor
MARCH 7, 2013
Simple Beams and Slabs Simply supported slab: Curtailment of tension steel in simply supported slab construction. Curtailment of steel in beam and.
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Food Trucks and Service Trucks
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 6, 2013
Over the past couple of years, food trucks have popped up all over Seattle. A local magazine recently featured an article about the “top 45” food trucks in our city, so one Saturday afternoon my wife and I ventured out to try one truck’s authentic Mexican cuisine. After placing our order, the friendly owner scanned my debit card using a device on his smart phone and asked if I’d like my receipt emailed to me.
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SIZE AND QUANTITY OF REINFORCEMENT FOR BUILDING WORKS
The Constructor
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Reinforcement is required for reinforced concrete members such as footings, beams, columns, slabs, lintels etc. Estimation of reinforcement quantity.
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Distress in concrete members occurs with age due to corrosion in reinforcement, loading, settlement of foundations etc. This distress in in building.
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