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All engineered construction work resting on the earth must be carried by some interfacing element called a foundation. The foundation is part of an engineered system that transmits to, and into, the underlying rock and soil the loads supported by the foundation and its self-weight. The resulting soil stresses except at the ground surface are in addition to those presently […]

What is CBR Test CBR Test Full Name is California Bearing Ratio (CBR) In the year 1930, this test was developed by the California Division of Highways around 1930 and was consequently accepted by several states, nations, the U.S. federal agencies, and worldwide. As a result, in the US, most agency and commercial geotechnical laboratories are set to perform CBR […]

What Is Consistency of Cement? Any Cement paste requirement of minimum water in cement paste for initiate the chemical reaction. This chemical reaction call the consistency of cement. This method call consistency fo cement test.  Relevant is code: IS code 4031 part 4 -Consistency of  Standard Cement past  What is Initial Setting time of Cement? Initial setting time of cement: […]

Brick Size: Bricks are made of various sizes. Normally the length should be double the width plus the thickness of one vertical joint. Thus, one stretcher along the wall will cover two headers placed across it with a joint between them. The size of brick as stated in IS – 1970. Detail Length Brwadth Height Without mortar 190mm 90mm 90mm […]

What Is Diversion of Headworks (Rivers)? For direct irrigation from the river, a structure is constructed across a river to raise the water level is known as diversion headwork. It divers the required supply into the offtaking canal the river. Purposes of Diversion Headworks (Rivers) • It raises the water level in the river upstream of the headwork. This facilitates […]