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Civil Engineering is a profession of designing and executing structural works that serve the general public, like houses, buildings, roads, etc. A Civil Engineer is an engineer trained in the design and construction of public works, such as bridges or dams, and other large facilities.

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What is a dead load in building construction?

An influence line is used to show the effect of a dead load. This data normally manifests in a graphical display. Dead loads are permanently on the structure. The weight of the structure, or other similar elements is called a dead load.

What is the principle of interference?

The relationship is interference is the addition of two or more wave pattern and the principle of superposition is the displacement of any point due to the superposition of wave system equal to the sum of the displacements of the individual waves at that point.

What is the compressive strength of Limestone?

Intact Limestone can have a uniaxial compressive strength ranging from:

15 MPa - 290 MPa.A,B

However the following should be noted:

Limestone is a natural earth material and so significant variability in strength and stiffness properties may occur.

As such ranges of values are commonly quoted for the strength of rock and other geotechnical materials. Ideally therefore the user would have access to specific lab test data for the rock type in question.

Also it is important to note that intact rock strengths require scaling for use in rock engineering as rock masses are usually fractured and discontinuous bodies whose behaviour is often controlled by the shear strength of the discontinuities rather than the intact strength properties of the rock. Considerable care should therefore be taken when attempting to apply intact rock strength parameters derived in the laboratory for use in rock mass engineering design.

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Sources:

AHudson, J.A. (2005). Engineering Properties of Rocks. Amsterdam, Elsevier.

BBell, F.G. (2007). Basic Environmental and Engineering Geology. Dunbeath, Whittles Publishing Limited.

What is the minimum anchorage length on re-bars in concrete cantilever beams?

you can generally use 180 degree hooks, to provide enough anchorage in slabs with no edge beams. use the Ldh formula (12.5.2) of ACI 318-11

When is winter semester?

There is no standard. Each college and university has a start date particular to itself. However, the approximate start date for most institutions within the United States is around mid January. The college I teach at starts January 22, 2009.

There is no standard. Each college and university has a start date particular to itself. However, the approximate start date for most institutions within the United States is around mid January. The college I teach at starts January 22, 2009.

There is no standard. Each college and university has a start date particular to itself. However, the approximate start date for most institutions within the United States is around mid January. The college I teach at starts January 22, 2009.

There is no standard. Each college and university has a start date particular to itself. However, the approximate start date for most institutions within the United States is around mid January. The college I teach at starts January 22, 2009.

There is no standard. Each college and university has a start date particular to itself. However, the approximate start date for most institutions within the United States is around mid January. The college I teach at starts January 22, 2009.

There is no standard. Each college and university has a start date particular to itself. However, the approximate start date for most institutions within the United States is around mid January. The college I teach at starts January 22, 2009.

What are the benefits of bridges?

Tolls provide money for the government.

Bridge's also provide a passageway for transportations including automobiles, ferries, ships, and trains.

Efficient means of transportation vs taking a ship to the desired location.

Links to area's together.

Transportation time is much faster, and price of a toll is much less then a boat ticket.

What is IPS flooring?

IPS - Indian Patent Stone flooring is called IPS flooring which ordinary screeding concrete with vacuum dewatered finishing for industrial floorings. This is used for doing epoxy flooring purposes.

What materials go into building a bridge?

Bridges are very complex structures that must be carefully engineered using long-lasting and strong materials. Some of the materials that are used for bridge building includes stones, cement, steel, wood, and composites.

What water does the largest bridge span?

I assume that you want the longest.

This is the Bang Na Expressway and it goes over land. It is not always on the list of bridges because it does not cross water. It has two tolls booths on it and covers 33.5 miles

The longest bridge over water is over Lake Pontchartrain. This causeway was a surprise to me when I first crossed it. I was almost out of fuel when I entered the bridge the first time. I learn quickly though! It covers roughly 24 miles. Not a great feeling on empty! (I made it!)


The largest suspension bridge is Akashi-Kaikyō Bridge in Japan. It crosses the strait of Akashi.

What is the unit weight of 28 mm dia rebar?

Hmm lets see. Volume of cylinder * denisty of steel. I hope you want metric.

1. convert mm to m for ease of use. 16 mm = 0.016 m

2. length equals 1 m

3. density of steel varies a little but 7850 kg/m3 should be good

4. volume equals PI*R^2*L = 3.14*0.008m^2*1= 0.00020096 m3

5. weight equals density * volume = 0.00020096 * 7850 = 1.577536 kg/m

What is the minimum and maximum allowable percentage of reinforcement steel in concrete?

The amount of steel required in concrete as reinforcement is measured using a formula that calculates the amount of pressure that will be put on the concrete. There are different formulas to identify the minimum and the maximum amount of needed steel, depending on if you are making a beam, slab, or column.

What is the tellest man-made structure in the world?

The tallest man-made structure in the world is The Burj Dubai in the Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is still under contruction, but when finished, it will be 2,684 ft. tall. But the tallest man-made strucute that is completely finished is the Taipei 101. It is 1,671 feet in height.

Why curing is done for 7to14 days?

if we let concrete dry out of it's own accord after concerting :-

  • It will not develop the full bond between all of it's ingredients.
  • It will be weaker and tend to crack more.
  • The surface won't be as hard as it could be.

Hot or windy weather makes the drying out process quicker. We MUST in some way control the drying process.

"Compressive strength of properly cured concrete is 80 to 100 per cent greater than the strength of concrete which has not been cured at all".

Why do you need steel in concrete?

Since you're already using concrete, not much point in using the lighter, weaker, and more expensive aluminium. And lead is really weak, environmentally hazardous and more expensive than iron.

Why is the warren truss bridge so strong?

  • It involves a configuration the combines strength and productivity. The designing uses SAE steel grades (essentially an amalgamation of carbon and alloy steels) which renders the framework strong yet complex. It ensures that any beam, strut or tie ends only undergo tensional or compressional forces.

How do you calculate the shear load of a nail?

it's fairly simple. The shear strength of the material must be known. Steel is normally 44000 psi in single shear and 88000 psi in double shear. The cross-sectional area of the nail times the shear strength will give you the point of failure of the nail itself, or maximum destructive load. s x a = l

Example: an 8d common nail has a diameter of 0.131 inches and a shear strength of 45000 psi the destructive load capacity of the nail in single shear is:

45000 psi x (0.131" x 0.131" x 0.78539) = 606.513 pounds of force. Divide this number by the required factor of safety to get the maximum design capacity for your structure. [ often f.s. = 3, 4, or 5]

* cross-sectional area = diameter squared times 1/4 pi

note: shear strengths of nails often exceed the crush strength of the material in which they are used.

How much is an 80 pound bag of cement?

It depends on the weight of the bag.

To calculate the volume of any bag we need to know the density. In freshly packed bags the standard density is 94 lbs/ft3 (1505 kg/m3).

Example: to know the volume of a 50kg cement bag we divide the bag weight by the density, i.e.:

50 kg ÷ 1505 kg/m3 = 0.0332 m3

In practise, sand, cement and gravel are sold by weight, yet they must be mixed by volume. the black rubber buckets used in the building trade hold one 25kg bag of cement. a standard builders wheelbarrows volume is 70Lts so holds 4 of these buckets. The standard shovel here in Ireland is the long handled dovetail and 4 heaped shovels fills a bucket as near as need be.

What devices are connected to the north bridge and south bridge?

They are the one who sends data to the processor...

The north bridge also the who controls video card,expansion cards or graphics cards and south bridge controls the drives and onboard devices.

What do you mean by M20 concrete?

In this M refer to Maximum compressive strength and 20 refer that concrete that with stand upto 20KN compressive strength.

What is the physical significance of bending moment diagram in structure?

If we use a light weighted material offered no resistance then the beam deflects as per the diagram.

Are exterior walls load bearing?

Depends on where it is. If it is the center wall that runs down the middle of the house under the peak of the roof, then yes. Usually the ceiling joist are lapped on top of this wall. Any outside wall is also. cross wall around upstair bath may be also. Almost any wall can me moved and a beam put in it's place but you need to know what you are doing to do it. Broad, general rule of thumb is any wall running the same direction as the main peak of the roof probably is a bearing wall.

What is shear strength of T6061?

Depends on what alloy you mean. If you are talking about pure Al (AISI1xxx), it is generally accepted to yield about 7-11Mpa.

Another thing to consider is that Al does not have as pronounced yield as say Fe systems. The 0.2% offset stress is used in most calculations regarding Al yield stress and is calculated as follows:

L = length of sample

->0.2%*L=0.2% offset strain.

Plot this point on stress/strain graph and draw line from this point on the strain axis parallel to the elastic slope of the material until it reaches the data points. This intersection is the 0.2% offset stress point.