In bridge widening projects, the method of stitching is normally employed for connecting existing deck to the new deck. What are the problems associated with this method in terms of shrinkage of concrete?

Q: ifferentiate between the following:…

A: Solution: One way slab is that slab that is being supported by the beams that are on the opposite…

Q: GIVE 3 TYPES OF CONCRETE USED IN A COASTAL CONSTRUCTION

A: Coastal structures are the ones which are constructed in the water. These are also known as marine…

Q: If a contractor proposes to increase concrete cover beyond contractual specification (i.e. 40mm to…

A: A contractor is a person or company which takes the tender of work to be completed in a specified…

Q: Propose THREE (3) types of special concrete that can be used for a construction of a single storey a…

A: Brief concept introduction- Concrete- It is a paste prepared by mixing fine aggregates, coarse…

Q: What are control joints and isolation joints? Explain the purpose and typical locations for each in…

A: Control joints-Control joints are the joints that are used to reduce the shrinkage at a specific…

Q: As per the design of pipe jacking, what particular areas on pipe joints should engineers take care…

A: Pipe Jacking is the oldest method of trenchless technology. Pipes are pushed through the ground…

Q: Develop some of the factors that affect concrete strength, when using machine at a construction…

A: In this question you are asked about the factors affecting on the concrete strength, when…

Q: For the isolated Square panel shown in figure:- 1. Check the slab thickness, (t=300"), 10.0" 2.…

A: Given values: fy=420 MPa f'c=30 MPa LL=3 KN/m2

Q: Define the function of packing materials in the joint of concrete pipes in pipejacking?

A: The function of packing materials in the joint of concrete pipes in pipejacking:

Q: Define the difference in application between open stirrups and closed stirrups in concrete beams?

A: Basically function of the stirrups is to  Resist shear stress developed in the beam  Hold the main…

Q: how many curing days required for 28-day concrete strength?

A: When coarse, fine aggregate, cement and water are mixed in a proportion corresponding to the…

Q: e designing pipe jacking?

A: PIPE JACKING PROCESS:

Q: What do the Codes for actual reinforced concrete design assume?

A: Basically, a code is a legal document containing provisions for design of buildings or any other…

Q: What is lightweight concrete, and how does it work? What are the uses of lightweight concrete that…

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Q: Provide solution and illustrations. Use three decimal places A rectangular reinforced concrete beam…

A: width of the rectangular beam b=300 mmtotal depth of the beam D=600 mmyielding strength of the steel…

Q: Explain the difference between In-situ and Pre-cast concrete construction with appropriate details,…

A: These are the differences between in-situ and pre-cast concrete:   In-situ concrete construction:…

Q: Discuss the problem of disposal of waste water from ready-mixed concrete operations. State three…

A: Answer The wastewater from the ready mixed concrete operation is the water that comes from the…

Q: Explain the purposes of applying epoxy adhesive in joints of precast concrete bridge segments?

A: Epoxy adhesive: It is a resin or hardener for providing strength and resistance to materials. It is…

Q: what is meant by “flexural reinforcement”

A: Flexural behavior are characterized by bending or flexing of the structural component. Therefore the…

Q: Explain the Calculation Procedure for Composite Beam Analysis?

A: The unit in which structural members  acts together and made up of two different material  is known…

Q: What size does an opening in concrete have to be before a deduction is made from the volume of…

A: Where there is an opening in a form system, no deduction is made from the total area of the forms if…

Q: Define what is the best material to connect new concrete over an old already cast?

A: Adding new concrete to an existing slab :  In most cases, the answer will be Yes! You can do that,…

Q: Describe the procedure for combining soil reinforcement with plastic fibre in the road subgrade.

A: Soil reinforcement: Soil support is a procedure which is utilized to work on the strength and…

Q: What is the advantage from using lean concrete?

A: Hi! Thank you for the question As per the honor code, We’ll answer one question since the exact one…

Q: Is it preferable to sustain compressive or tensile loads using concrete?

A: It is preferable to sustain compressive  using concrete.

Q: The main reinforcement of a RC slab consists of 10 mm bars at 10 cm spacing. If it is desired to…

A: given- Initial diameter=10 mmspacing S1=10 cmReplaced diameter=12 mmTo Find-Spacing S2

Q: What does "flexural reinforcement" entail according to AS 3600? What are the most typical means of…

A: Introduction: This question explains what "flexural reinforcement" entails according to AS 3600, as…

Q: In joints of precast concrete bridge segments, what are the functions of applying epoxy adhesive?

A: Epoxy adhesive : According to the International Road Federation, epoxy adhesive is used in these…

Q: Define the importance of Selecting an appropriate value for the compressive strength, f'c , of…

A: Compressive strength is main factor influencing stress strain behavior of concrete and hence should…

Q: 1b. Discuss some of the factors that affect strength of concrete on construction project site.

A: 1 b. The mixing of cement, water, aggregates and some admixtures in a particular proportion results…

Q: How do the steel rods inserted inside reinforced cement concrete(RCC) improve the property of the…

A: In reinforced concrete  steel is embedded in such a manner that the two materials act together in…

Q: REINFORCED CONCRETE DESIGN include free body diagram and detailed solution

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Q: As a material engineer which properties of cement, aggregates, water, sand, and concrete are…

A: The properties of cement, aggregates, water, sand, and concrete are required to ensure the quality…

Q: In comparison between using prestressed concrete or using regular reinforced concrete for long spans…

A: In common reinforced cement concrete, compressive burdens are taken up by concrete and tractable…

Q: List five job factors that are specific to concrete work and should be considered whenever this type…

A: There are many factors that should be considered that are specific to concrete work, here let us…

Q: Why is brick debris an un preferable break for concrete work

A: Brick debris is un preferable for concrete work because of following reasons:- strength…

Q: Identify and describe types of concrete-reinforcing materials.

A: Answer Reinforcement in concrete is the mixture of sand, gravel, small stone mixed with the cement…

Q: Provide clear and step by step solution Using LRFD, PL400x350 mm base plate, W12x120 column,…

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Q: Please answer this problem with clear and detailed solution. Explain briefly the concept behind…

A: In the beam there are two types of failure ductile failure and brittle failure.

Q: The multiplicity of methods of curing concrete and not being limited to one method?

A: Curing is the process of maintaining satisfactory moisture content and temperature in freshly cast…

Q: What is soil nailing, grouting? What are the materials involved? What are the situations requiring…

A: Soil Nailing : Soil nailing can be defined as a preventive construction measure to treat unstable…

Q: what is the name of the concrete stress approximation used for determining flexural strength using…

A: The correct answer is beam test .

Pricing Concrete Work

The concrete work in a project usually holds a high-end cost in terms of cost and value of the work. It becomes an important step in calculating the cost associated with concrete while preparing the project scale. The cost of making concrete depends on the cost of building materials, mixed materials, labor, and machinery. A concrete contractor builds structures from concrete, usually managing all the steps of the process from assembling ingredients to building a holding structure and preparing the mixture. This person or team oversees the delivery and unloading of goods to ensure that they are done properly. Nowadays, most of the concrete in the United States comes from manufacturers working abroad, usually with branches and plants within the provinces. Contributions can range from pre-mixed concrete to basic ingredients, the consumer company then mixes it. Many American-based concrete companies, however, offer concrete products, such as ballads, bricks, countertop, concrete pipe, and building products, as well as concrete construction and installation materials. This article covers both types of suppliers for this set of building materials.