A barge filled with sand approaches a bridge over the river and cannot quite pass under it. Should sand be added to or removed from the barge to get it under the bridge? Explain.

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Q: What is the Embankment Loading ?

A: Solution: Embankments have a finite length with defined end angles and can be placed at any…

Q: For you (As an engineer) why is dam constuction is interesting to buiild and challenging?

A: Dam:- It is a kind of barrier that stops or restricts the flow of surface water or underground…

Q: What four things must an analysis of a lateral load system consider according to the AISC code?

A: The things an analysis must consider for a lateral load system according to the AISC code are:

Q: A rectangular scow 7 ft by 18 ft by 32 ft long loaded with garbage has a draft of 5 feet in water.…

A: Given: The dimension of the rectangular scow is 7 ft x 18 ft x 32 ft. The depth of scow underwater…

Q: Explain Hydraulic Fracturing Field Test. For what purpose is this test performed?

A: Hydraulic fracturing is used to assess the magnitude and orientation of in-situ stress in the…

Q: For grade-level structures such as building slabs and highway pavements (no deep foundations), other…

A: It is given that for grade-level structures such as building slabs and highway pavements (no deep…

Q: On what types of grounds are dents in railway culverts observed? Explain

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Q: Explain Stability Analysis for Gravity Dams.

A: Stability analysis for gravity dams is generally examined into a two-dimensional rigid-body outline…

Q: Assignment-2 Describe basic loading conditions (loads combination for analysis and design of a…

A: Gravity dams are generally constructed of concrete and sometimes with masonry or a combination of…

Q: What is the difference of settlement and subside to deflection?

A: The settlement of structures is defined as the vertical displacement of the structure , it include…

Q: Describe basic loading conditions (loads combination for analysis and design of a gravity dam

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Q: Explain the specifications of the different components and materials required fabricate the single…

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Q: Explain the differences in applications between pipe culverts and box culverts?

A: A Culvert means a covered hydraulic structure which deliver fluid. so, in a great sense, pipe…

Q: While visiting Cape Canaveral, we came upon an engineer digging a hole. "How deep is that hole?" We…

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Q: How do natural levees originate? What is the major soil type expected in a natural levee?

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Q: Suppose you are assigned as a material engineer for a construction of a dam that requires…

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Q: Based on the data given. a.) Is the dam safe against overtur

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Q: Examples of the different loading types: i. Linearly increasing vertical loading on a strip ii.…

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Q: How to determine the design service load for use in SLS analyses?

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Q: (b) During the construction, your father decides to use lean concrete as a base for footing. Propose…

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Q: The RMS (Roads and Maritime Services) has advised you that your pad footing width impinges on the…

A: The three possible solutions of the situation are  Redistribute the load on the column through…

Q: Describe the components and locations for concrete and earth fill dams.

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Q: An earthfill dam is being designed in an area prone to medium to severe earthquakes. What kind of…

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Q: How to prevent Hazardous Situations like erosion, of Dams & Tunnels using Engineering Consideration…

A: Erosion in tunnels :- tunnel water erosion is caused by movement of excess water from the sub soil…

Q: Define Vehicle dynamic loads

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Q: 6. A contractor is planning to use a backhoe to excavate for the foundation of a bank building she…

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Q: Table Q1(d) shows a California Bearing Ratio (CBR) test result for Central d) Spine Road project…

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Q: A barge 10 ft deep has a trapezoidal cross section of 30 ft top width and 20 ft bottom width. The…

A: As per the given data :-  barge is:-  10 ft deep 50 ft long  30 ft top width  20 ft bottom width we…

Q: What is the function of Concrete and Masonry Dams?

A: The dams are the obstacles or barriers constructed near river or stream to control the flow of…

Q: 17. A barge 10 ft deep has a trapezoidal cross section of 30 ft top width and 20 ft bottom width.…

A: Volume =(30+202)×10×50=12500ft3Weight=?For equilibriumWeight of barge=Weight of water displaced by…

Q: Can you please give atleast 2 specific situations requiring grouting then explain

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Q: The impact of grades is much higher on passenger car than trucks true or false?

A: False

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Q: On large construction sites, why the surface grade changed?

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Q: Which microscopic fracture mechanism is associated with river patterns, and why do they form?

A: When observed under scanning electron microscope (SEM) a brittle material gives river pattern of…

Q: Explain General categories of concrete-masonry dams.

A: - A concrete masonry dams are those dams which are made from concrete and masonry and can be simply…

Q: A column 425mm x 425mm supports a dead load of 850kN

A: Given: Dimension of Column = 425 mm x 425 mm Dead load = 850 kN Live load = 750 kN. Allowable soil…

Q: Give example of the type of cement used for the construction of a dam and repair of a bridge ?…

A: The cement that has to be used in dam construction must have the property of water-repelling. The…

Q: The new City Sanitarium is to be constructed in Valenzuela City. After conducting soil tests, the…

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Measuring site work, Excavation and Piling

Bid drawings typically include very little material about the precise requirements of site work operations, measuring site work and excavation work differs from measuring most other works on a construction project. The actual site work conditions are not provided and also the dimensions of the excavations are not known during the pre-construction phase. The precise measurement of the excavation and backfill of the earth material and topsoil is important for a contractor to decide upon the total cost required for the process. All the works should be carried out under OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards to ensure the safety of the workers.