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  • Earthquake Resistant Design…

    Introduction Whenever there is an earthquake related disaster in the news with collapsed buildings & ...

    Introduction Whenever there is an earthquake related disaster in the news with collapsed buildings & other structure all over the place, one may think that earthquake resistant design of structure ...

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  • Ready Mix Concrete (R.M.C.)

    Introduction Ready-mix concrete (RMC) is a ready-to-use material, with predetermined mixture of Cement, s ...

    Introduction Ready-mix concrete (RMC) is a ready-to-use material, with predetermined mixture of Cement, sand, aggregates and water.The idea of Ready Mix Concrete was first introduced by Architect Jurg ...

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  • Foundation…..

    Introduction A structure essentially consists of two parts, namely the super structure which is above the ...

    Introduction A structure essentially consists of two parts, namely the super structure which is above the plinth level and the substructure which is below the plinth level.The foundation of a building ...

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  • Highway Engineering

    Definition of Geometric Design Geometric design of highways deals with the dimensions and layout of visib ...

    Definition of Geometric Design Geometric design of highways deals with the dimensions and layout of visible features of the highway.Geometric design fulfills the requirements of the driver and the veh ...

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  • Coffer Dam

    Introduction A cofferdam is a temporary structure designed to keep water and/or soil out of the excavatio ...

    Introduction A cofferdam is a temporary structure designed to keep water and/or soil out of the excavation in which a bridge pier or other structure is built.Cofferdam are temporary enclose to keep ou ...

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  • Zero Energy Building

    Introduction of Zero Energy Building Buildings have a significant impact on energy use and the environmen ...

    Introduction of Zero Energy Building Buildings have a significant impact on energy use and the environment. Commercial and residential buildings use almost 40% of the primary energy and approximately ...

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  • What do you understand by Transparent Concrete??

    Introduction of Transparent Concrete Transparent material means which can be seen from one part to anothe ...

    Introduction of Transparent Concrete Transparent material means which can be seen from one part to another part.Light transmitting concrete also known as translucent concrete, is a concrete based buil ...

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  • What is Affordable Housing ??

    Introduction of Affordable Housing Demand for housing in India is literally going through the roof. To ca ...

    Introduction of Affordable Housing Demand for housing in India is literally going through the roof. To cater to the increasing demand.The growing concentration of people in urban areas has led to prob ...

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  • What do you understand about Soil Erosion??

    What is Soil Erosion Soil erosion is a natural process & remove soil from one location to another. It ...

    What is Soil Erosion Soil erosion is a natural process & remove soil from one location to another. It becomes a problem when human activity causes it to occur much faster than under natural condit ...

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  • Formwork/Shuttering

    Introduction of Formwork Formwork is a mould or open box, like container into which fresh concrete is pou ...

    Introduction of Formwork Formwork is a mould or open box, like container into which fresh concrete is poured and compacted.When the concrete is set, the formwork is removed and a solid mass is produce ...

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