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Is Structural steel delivered to a site that is to be encased in concrete is usually primed with a paint coat?
Yes, structural steel that will be encased in concrete is typically primed with a protective paint coat. This primer helps prevent corrosion during transportation and installation, even though it will eventually be covered by concrete. The coating also ensures better adhesion of the concrete to the steel, enhancing the overall structural integrity. However, it's essential to follow specific guidelines and standards for surface preparation and coating application.
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What is a cupboard or room in a wall?
A cupboard is usually referring to several shelves that are encased with wood with wooden door on the front. They used them to put their cups in and it was madewith boards. Now we just call them cabinets!
What is the advantages of strip foundation?
There are several advantages to strip foundation. They include being a proven method that the majority of builders know how to use it is easy for keeping the bricklayer occupied, it is fairly cheap, mistakes are too pricy to rectify after concrete has been poured, and services usually do not need immediate attention since they usually cross over the concrete.
Can you drill into structural steelwork?
Structural steelwork can usually be drilled into as long as: * the hole created is not in an area of high load, for example an area that can usually be drilled into is the central part of an I beam web, but not near the top or bottom of the web, * the hole is kept small relative to the steel member, * and any protective coating (such as fire or corrosion protection) is either undamaged, or repaired. It is best to get an Engineer's opinion on the specific situation.
What is a crib retaining wall?
a wall constructed of precast blocks (usually concrete) and filled with earth. holds back mass of earth or solid material.retaining-wall
What kind of rock is garnet found in?
i don't know do you? plz answer this question cuz i need it 4 homeworki don't know do you? plz answer this question cuz i need it 4 homeworkReply: I know we have lots of garnets here in N.W. Georgia. They are usually encased in a mica matrix or in quartz or granite.
What is the price of cubic meter of reinforced concrete?
Ready mix concrete is usually delivered by a concrete mixer, once delivered it is ready to use immediately. One cubic meter will cost around USD $160.
What are concrete structural insulated panels?
Some concrete structural insulated panels are sandwich panels. These have layers (also called wythes) of: * structural concrete (designed to bear the loads once the panel is installed) * insulation (usually foam such as polystyrene, extruded or expanded) and may also have layers of: * non structural concrete (on the other side of the insulation from the structural concrete) * wall lining materials * waterproofing The wythes of concrete are structurally attached to each other with jointers through the insulation wythe, that are made from strong materials with a low thermal conductivity (such as fibreglass) to reduce the thermal bridging of the insulation. The panels are made by pouring concrete on beds at concrete precasters or on a suitable area such as a floor slab on site, and are built up in these layers. There are several proprietary brands of jointers and various panel design options.
What are structural INSULATED PANELS?
Some concrete structural insulated panels are sandwich panels. These have layers (also called wythes) of: * structural concrete (designed to bear the loads once the panel is installed) * insulation (usually foam such as polystyrene, extruded or expanded) and may also have layers of: * non structural concrete (on the other side of the insulation from the structural concrete) * wall lining materials * waterproofing The wythes of concrete are structurally attached to each other with jointers through the insulation wythe, that are made from strong materials with a low thermal conductivity (such as fibreglass) to reduce the thermal bridging of the insulation. The panels are made by pouring concrete on beds at concrete precasters or on a suitable area such as a floor slab on site, and are built up in these layers. There are several proprietary brands of jointers and various panel design options.
What is concrete 240 ksc?
"240 ksc" is a unit of pressure measurement typically used to rate the strength of concrete. It means that the concrete can withstand a pressure of 240 kilogram-force per square centimeter, indicating high compressive strength. Such concrete is usually used in structural applications like bridges and high-rise buildings.
Why is concrete stronger then mortar?
Concrete is stronger than mortar because mortar is a mixture of cement, sand and water but concrete is a mixture of cement, sand, gravel and water. Thus concrete forms a stiff mix than mortar.
What is the Young's modulus value for suspension system materials?
Usually a minimum of 200 GPa. This is the Young's Modulus for structural steel a common material for suspension systems. Steel is great in tension. Concrete is weak in tension.
What patterns are usually visible on stamped concrete?
Patios are usually visible on stamped concrete. Also the method of deck time lapse is commonly used on stamped concrete to avoid visible patterns on concrete.
Is there any gas under water?
you can get gas under water, usually encased in the soil of the water, carbon dioxide and methane
What are speaker cables made of?
Speaker cables are made of two electrical conductors usually made from copper. They are encased in a material like plastic or PVC usually to prevent damage.
Where can I find support columns in the basement of the building?
Support columns in the basement of a building can typically be found near the perimeter walls or in the center of the space to provide structural support. They are usually made of concrete or steel and are essential for distributing the weight of the building above.
How big is a bag of concrete?
Usually concrete mix comes in 40, 60 or 80 pound bags.
What is the difference between shoring and re-shoring?
When referring to concrete work (using a structural suspeneded slab as an example) Shoring - support structure for formwork before concrete is poured and while it is curing. The formwork is the plywood and the shoring is the posts. Reshoirng - support structure for the cured or partially cured concrete - installed after the formwork and shoring have been removed. Usually used as additional support for the partial cured concrete (which has reduced strength) to allow construction work to continue on the slab until it has fully cured.
