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What are the advantages of piers constructed monolithically with the bridge deck over usage of bearings?
There are several advantages to constructing piers monolithically with the bridge deck, rather than using bearings: Increased durability: Monolithic construction eliminates the need for bearings, which are susceptible to wear and damage over time. By eliminating bearings, the bridge is more durable and requires less maintenance. Reduced maintenance: Bearings require regular inspection and maintenance, which…
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What are the disadvantages of continuous multiple-span deck over simply supported multiple-span deck?
Continuous multiple-span decks and simply supported multiple-span decks both have advantages and disadvantages depending on the specific context of their use. Here are some potential disadvantages of continuous multiple-span decks compared to simply supported multiple-span decks: Construction complexity: Continuous multiple-span decks require more complex construction than simply supported decks. They require longer spans of steel…
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What are the advantages of continuous multiple-span deck over simply supported multiple-span deck?
A continuous multiple-span deck is a type of bridge design where the deck is continuous over two or more spans, while a simply supported multiple-span deck is a bridge with individual spans supported by piers or abutments at each end. There are several potential advantages of using a continuous multiple-span deck over a simply supported…
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What are the Benefits in using the bridge form of precast prestressed beams supporting in-situ concrete top slab?
Using the bridge form of precast prestressed beams supporting an in-situ concrete top slab can provide several potential benefits, including: 1. Speed of construction: Precast beams can be manufactured off-site in a controlled environment, allowing for faster construction times compared to cast-in-place methods. The use of precast elements can also reduce on-site construction time and…
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How to get computer name in VBA?
Computer name shall be in capital letters only. So when you want to use computer name in VBA. follow the method mentioned below 1. Go to my computer 2. Right click 3. Click on properties. 4. You can see the computer name. 5. Copy the name and paste it to word processor 6. Capitalize the…
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Basic wind speed for wind load calculations of important Indian cities
Basic wind speed at 10m height for some important cities of India (as per IS 875 part 3 – 2015 latest amendment which says to follow NBC 2016 fig. 1 for basic wind speed based on 50 years return period ) is given as below: Basic wind speed at Agra = 47 m/s Basic wind…
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Use of RFACE parameter in STAAD Pro
In SP-16, Design charts for combined axial compression and bending are given in the form of interaction diagrams in which curves for Pu/fckbD versus Mu/fckbD² are plotted for different values of p/fck, where p is the reinforcement percentage. Charts for rectangular sections have been given for reinforcement equally distributed on two sides (charts 27 to 38)…
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Difference between Lap Length and Development Length
Difference between Lap Length and Development Length is as below Lap Length – Lap length is provided to safely transfer load of one reinforcement to another. Lap length is provided such that load is taken by the lap sufficiently enough that no bars lapped fails. As reinforcement is available in max. length of approx. 11m,…
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Chequered plate weight calculation guide
Chequered plates are steel flooring used in industrial structures. Normally the maximum spacing of chequered plates are between 1 metre to 1.2 metre. Chequered plate thickness is measured excluding the chequeres. That is to say 6mm thick chequred plate means 6 thick plate with chequres above it. Hence the weight of chequred plate comes higher…
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How to calculate modulus of subgrade reaction?
The modulus of subgrade reaction ks is a function of the contact pressure and allowable settlement on an unit area of soil. it’s also referred to as Pressure per unit settlement. On the opposite hand, the safe bearing capacity is that the maximum pressure which the soil can carry safely without risk of shear failure.…
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Amount in words in Excel for Indian Rupees with quick access toolbar button
Writing amount in words is required for cheque preparations and many other things. In the below video we have shown how to make a quick access toolbar for writing amount in words in MS Excel. You can also find function which is prepared to do the same. Buy now:
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LIC Jeevan Akshay-VI
LIC Jeevan Akshay-VI Policy: It is an immediate annuity plan.It can be purchased buy paying lump sum amount. Plan provides fixed annuity till the maturity. Various options are available for annuity. Key Features: This is an immediate annuity plan. Annuity is paid life time at fixed rate or as specified below. Death benefit: on death…
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LIC Amulya Jeevan 2 plan
LIC Amulya Jeevan 2 Policy: It is Pure term policy. It provides coverage up to maturity at a reasonably low price. Its a without profit traditional plan. Key Features: This is a term plan. It provides insurance cover up to 35 years from date of commencement. Death benefit: At the time of death of the…
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LIC Jeevan Labh
LIC Jeevan Labh Policy: It is limited premium paying, non-linked, with-profits endowment policy. It offers protection and savings. Key Features: This is a limited premium paying policy. It provides insurance cover up maturity. After premium paying terms over, the survivor gets sum assured + simple reversionary bonus + final additional bonus. Death benefit: At the…
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LIC Jeevan Umang
LIC Jeevan Umang Policy: It is an annuity + full life cover policy. It provides coverage after maturity till the death of insured. It is combination of annuity and protection. Key Features: This is a whole life plan. It provides insurance cover up to 100 years. After premium paying terms over, the survivor gets annuity…
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LIC New Jeevan Anand Policy
LIC New Jeevan Anand Policy: It is an endowment + full life cover policy. It provides coverage after maturity till the death of insured. Key Features: This is a whole life endowment plan. On survival till maturity, benefits are paid and insurance continues till the death of the insured. Death benefit: on death of the…
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How to link Aadhar Card with Pan card?
As the government has decided to link aadhar cards with pan cards, the process of linking has started. Use following link to link aadhar card with pan card. Link Aadhar card Share with your friends and family.
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National saving certificate: FAQs
1. What is National savings certificate? It is Indian government’s savings bond, used for small income tax free savings investment, issued by postal service of India. NSC are of two types viz. NSC issue VIII and NSC issue IX. 2. Where you can get National savings certificate? National savings certificate can be purchased from any…
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A guide to structural load calculations – 1: Dead Load
How a structure is designed? Loads are assessed: basic loads are defined as which loads will be coming on the structure. Structure is analyzed upon applying these loads and combination of it. Structure is designed for the results of analysis. Structure is designed to withstand the stresses caused by these forces and its combinations. Structure…
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How to add snippets in STAAD.Pro?
Code snippets are short sections which you commonly need to insert into different input files in STAAD.Pro. Saving this code as a separate snippet allows you to easily access these portions of predefined code. To Insert a Code Snippet Place your cursor at the point you want to insert a code snippet. Right-click and select…
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How to model beams in STAAD.Pro?
Previous Topic: How to create nodes in STAAD Pro? You can create a structural model by creating nodes, followed by joining them or by directly creating nodes from Snap node/beam. Let us see each one. Create beams by snap node grids. Once you start a model with add beam option, you get grid and a…
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How to model nodes in STAAD.Pro?
Previous Topic: What are nodes, beams and plates in STAAD Pro? So, now that you know what is STAAD Pro. and how to start a model in it let us learn to create a model by creating nodes. In next topic you will be learning the creation of beams. To know what are nodes, beams…
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What to do when your DTH show “No Signal”?
For the last 15 days, There was “No signal” message on many of the Tatasky channels. Frankly speaking, pathetic service by customer care. Finally, today a technician came with Digital signal finder and two spanners. Saw the signal, went up to the disk, opened some bolts and set signal tester between lines and saw signal…
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