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How is the abrasive charge chosen for the Los-Angeles test?
How is the abrasive charge chosen for the Los-Angeles test?
Depending upon the aggregate
How many revolutions are required for grading A, B, C, and D in the Los-Angeles test?
How many revolutions are required for grading A, B, C, and D in the Los-Angeles test?
500 revolutions
What is the maximum allowable abrasion value for the W.B.M subsurface course in the Los-Angeles test?
What is the maximum allowable abrasion value for the W.B.M subsurface course in the Los-Angeles test?
60
What size sieve is used in the Los-Angeles test to determine percentage wear?
What size sieve is used in the Los-Angeles test to determine percentage wear?
How many spheres are used for grading E, F, and G in the Los-Angeles test?
How many spheres are used for grading E, F, and G in the Los-Angeles test?
How is the material discharged from the Los-Angeles test machine?
How is the material discharged from the Los-Angeles test machine?
What is a strap footing?
What is a strap footing?
When are continuous footings used?
When are continuous footings used?
What are the two types of R.C.C. footings mentioned?
What are the two types of R.C.C. footings mentioned?
In which direction are the main reinforcements placed in One Way Reinforced Footings?
In which direction are the main reinforcements placed in One Way Reinforced Footings?
When are Inverted Arch Footings typically used?
When are Inverted Arch Footings typically used?
Why are strap footings necessary when the distance between columns is great?
Why are strap footings necessary when the distance between columns is great?
What are the requirements of good building stones?
What are the requirements of good building stones?
Explain the dressing of stones.
Explain the dressing of stones.
What are the requirements of good building bricks?
What are the requirements of good building bricks?
What are the tests conducted on fine aggregates and explain briefly?
What are the tests conducted on fine aggregates and explain briefly?
Explain the needs or importance for conducting soil investigation.
Explain the needs or importance for conducting soil investigation.
What is the safe bearing capacity of soil and how can it be improved?
What is the safe bearing capacity of soil and how can it be improved?
