civil engineering

Physical Classification Based on the structure, the rocks may be classified as: • Stratified rocks • Unstratified rocks (i)Stratified ...

Types of Surveying Chains: Following are the various types of chain in common use: Metric chains Steel band or Band chain Gunter's ...

Structural members must be designed to support specific loads. Loads are those forces for which a structure should be proportioned. Loads ...

HYDRATION:- Clinker is anhydrous (without water) having come from a hot kiln. Cement powder is also anhydrous if we ignore the small amou...

For cement plaster there are following steps. Step 1. First of all take measurements normally we take measurements for cement plaster ...

Chemical Classification of stone On the basis of their chemical composition engineers prefer to classify rocks as: • Silicious rocks • ...

Type of Stones Stones used for civil engineering works may be classified in the following three ways: • Geological • Physical • Chemic...

Pick up the incorrect statement from the following A. Side walls of a venturi head flume are splayed out from the end of the throat at...

Types of Bricks Bricks may be broadly classified as: (i) Building bricks (ii) Paving bricks (iii) Fire bricks (iv) Special bricks. (i...

Damp proof course (DPC) is a barrier of impervious material built into a wall or pier to prevent moisture from moving to any part of the b...