A body is said to move or vibrate with simple harmonic motion (SHM), if it satisfies following conditions: 1) Its acceleration is always directed towards the center as point of reference or mean position, and 2) Its acceleration is proportional …
The beam section in which the steel reinforcement is provided on both sides i.e. in tension as well as compression sides is called a doubly reinforced section. The doubly reinforced section is preferred in the following cases: 1) When the …
A cavity wall or hollow wall consists of two separate walls called leaves or skins with a cavity or gap in between. The cavity wall construction is an effective method of damp prevention, in which the main wall of building …
TBM is going to be used in the Bheri Babai diversion multi project for the first time in the history of Nepal. This project aims to divert the water from Bheri river to Babai at the rate of 50 cubic …
Generally, there are two types of foundation. 1) Shallow Foundation Some of its example are: a) Spread Footing b) Combined Footing c) Strap Footing d) Raft or mat Footing 2) Deep foundation Some of its example are : a) Pile …
1) Working Stress Method (WSM) This method is also know n as modular ration method or elastic methods. It is most popular and commonly used method for the design purpose. In this m,ethod the moment nad forces actin on a structure …
The flow net in the seepage of water through a soil medium is a network of flow lines and equipotential lines. The flow net is used to determine the seepage flow, hydro-static pressure, seepage pressure and exit gradient. A flow …
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The underpinning is an arrangement of supports provided underneath the existing structures without disturbing its stability. The underpinning is required in the following situations: 1. When a building wit deep foundation is to be constructed to an existing buildings. 2) …
The bricks are classified as under: 1. First Class BricksThese bricks are well brunt having smooth and ecen surface with perfect rectangualr shape and uniform reddish colour. These bricks should not absorb water more than 20% of its own dry …