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Civil Engineering
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 Ultra-High-Strength Steel?
it is technically about 3 times more tensile than ordinary steel .therfore this steel becomes a ultra strenthenedsteel.
What is the name of a bridge starting with Q?
The Queensboro Bridge is a busy bridge in New York City. It begins with the letter Q.
What are advantages and disadvantages of Concrete?
Concrete:
*Pros: Extremely strong in compression, can be poured into a form on-site, or pre-fabricated. Can be poured and cured under water, if necessary
*Cons: Very weak under tension, though this can be moderated with steel reinforcement
What are the advantages of a swing bridge?
The swing bridge has very long spans, and behaves better in earthquakes then heavy rigid bridges.
ANS 2 -Swing bridges can allow passage of very wide and high ships in a waterway.
What are the uses of triangles?
Triangles form other polygons as for instance there are 4 triangles in a 6 sided hexagon and 5 triangles in a 7 sided heptagon
What are the towers on the sydney harbour bridge for?
Im not to sure but mayb they were for the toll keepers from back then
Kinesthetic strength refers to the ability to understand and utilize one's body movements effectively in various physical activities. It encompasses skills such as coordination, balance, and agility, allowing individuals to perform tasks that require precise motor control. This strength is particularly important in sports, dance, and activities that demand physical awareness and adaptability. Overall, kinesthetic strength contributes to an individual's overall physical performance and body awareness.
actually we can prevent the expansion of a matter, example a telephone wire or cable, we can thigh it loosely when we thigh it so that it wont expand..
Invented by Howe 1800s see: http://www.trainweb.org/girr/tips/tips2/howe_truss.html
How do you speed up the strength development of concrete. can you please explain it?
how to speed up the strength development of concrete in civil engeneering
Is welded wire reinforcement used based on the slab thickness?
no, welded wires are not powerful, it can be used only where the area of slab is small.
Why camber is provided in road?
in case of cement concrte roads(rigid pavements) flat cross slope(camber) is preferable.RECOMMENDATIONS BY IRC ARE.
C.C.ROAD(HEAVY RAIN)- 1in50(2percent)
c.c.road(light rain)-1in60(1.7percent)
What are the different types of concrete slabs?
Different types of Slabs :
1. Conventional solid slab:-- the slab which is braced with beams and columns is called conventional slab this kind of slab is small whereas the depth of the beam is large and load is transferred to beams and from beams to columns. These types of slabs are used in constructing Floors of multi stored building. It is of two types.
a) One-way Slab.
b) Two Way Slab.
2. Flat Slab:-Flat slab is a reinforced concrete slab secured directly by concrete columns or caps .flat slab doesn’t have beams.
3. Waffle slab:- Waffle slab is a reinforced concrete roof or floor containing square grids with deep sides. This kind of slab is majorly used at entrance hotels, malls, restaurants
