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LIST OF TABLES
TABLE OF FIGURES
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SECTION 1
Hera I choose construction materials as a sand. Because it is very useful construction
materials.
Sand.
Sand is loose particles of hard broken rock, it comprises of grains from disintegrated
rock. The diameter of grains ranges between 0.06 and 2.0 mm in size and varies in
shades of brown and orange in color. Sand provides bulk, strength, and other properties
to construction materials like asphalt and concrete. Specific types of sand are used in
the manufacture of glass and as a molding material for metal casting. Other sand is used
as an abrasive in sandblasting and to make sandpaper. Sand is a significantly important
material for the construction but this important material must be purchased with all care
and vigilance
1. Coarse sand
2. River sand
3. Sea sand
We can get many benefits using sand for construction. But other way it has cause to
very big environmental issues. Today, demand for sand and gravel continues to
increase. Mining operators, in conjunction with cognizant resource agencies, must work
to ensure that sand mining is conducted in a responsible manner.
Excessive instream sand mining is a threat to bridges, river banks and nearby
structures. Sand mining also affects the adjoining groundwater system and the uses that
local people make of the river.
Instream sand mining results in the destruction of aquatic and riparian habitat through
large changes in the channel morphology. Impacts include bed degradation, bed
coarsening, lowered water tables near the streambed, and channel instability. These
physical impacts cause degradation of riparian and aquatic biota and may lead to the
undermining of bridges and other structures. Continued extraction may also cause the
entire streambed to degrade to the depth of excavation.
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Sand mining generates extra vehicle traffic, which negatively impairs the environment.
Where access roads cross riparian areas, the local environment may be impacted.
Uses of sand
We can use river sand for construction works. Because sea sand has many types of
ingredients. These ingredients can be harmful for construction works. Therefore, we
should use river sand for construction works. If we use seas sand for reinforcement
concrete steel bars can be corrosion. It is harmful for concrete strength. If we use river
sand, we can be avoiding these type of issues.
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Waste
classification
Hazardous Non-Hazardous
waste waste
This includes;
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The majority of the waste will be clean, inert material and it is proposed to reuse
it for construction purposes where possible. If bedrock is encountered during
excavations, it will either be crushed on-site and used for construction works. we
can gave broken blocks and concrete pieces’ waste collectors or another site.
Because broken blocks, bedrock pieces and concrete pieces are good backfilling
materials for foundation.
Soil
Excess inert soils and sub-soils excavated that is not required for use as fill on
site will be recovered off-site. We can give soil for other construction site. As I
say above soil is good backfilling material for foundation.
Plastic
Timber
There will be timber waste generated from the construction work as off-cuts or
damaged pieces of timber or from the demolished buildings. Timber that is
uncontaminated example: free from paints, preservatives, glues etc., will all be
recycled. It will be collected on-site in a designated area, and we can give timber
for recycling company. Therefore, we can earn some money.
Use of metal wall panel formworks to reduce the use of timber resource.
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Scrap steel
Steel is a highly recyclable material and there are numerous companies that will
accept waste steel and other scrap metals. We can give steel to recycling
companies.
Cardboard packaging can also be recycled. Card board will be flattered and
placed in a covered skip to prevent it getting wet. We can give cardboard/
cement bags and papers to recycling companies.
Plasterboard
Waste gypsum can be recycled into new plasterboard. A skip will be provided for
the separate collection of waste plasterboard and collected as necessary.
Waste water
Installation of waste water treatment plant to collect and treat waste water before
discharge.
Regular testing on wastewater quality after treatment
Recycling the treated waste water for wheel washing, flushing or other site
works.
Clearing away stagnant water to avoid mosquito breeding example: trapped
water in excavation and other containers
Use of light duty sump pump to clear stagnant water on the floor
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ARTICLE 2 SECTION 2
BS code: BS EN 12350-1:2000
for testing.
Complete a sampling certificate and record which sampling method was used.
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BS code: BS EN 12350-2:2009
Firstly, the internal surface of the mold is cleaned carefully. Oil can be applied on
the surface.
The mold is then placed on a base plate. The base plate should be clean,
smooth, horizontal and non-porous.
The mold is filled with fresh concrete in three layers. Each layer is tamped 25
times with a steel rod. The diameter of this steel rod is 5⁄8 inch. The rod is
rounded at the ends. The tamping should be done uniformly.
After filling the mold, excess concrete should be removed and the surface should
be levelled. When the mold is filled with fresh concrete, the base of the mold is
held firmly by handles.
Then the mold is lifted gently in the vertical direction and then unsupported
concrete will slump. The decrease in height at the center point is measured to
nearest 5mm or 0.25 inch and it is known as ‘slump’
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The flow test is used for high workability concrete (with a slump of more that
175 mm). The test is carried out in accordance with BS EN 12350-5, Testing
fresh concrete. Flow table test. This replaces BS 1881: Part 105.
The 700 mm square flow table is hinged to a rigid base, proved with a stop
that allows the far end to be raised by 40 mm. A cone, similar to that used for
slump testing but truncated, is filled with concrete in two layers. Each layer is
tamped 10 times with a special wooden bar and the concrete of the upper
layer finished off level with the top of the cone. Any excess is cleaned off the
outside of the cone. The cone is then raised allowing the concrete to flow out
and spread out a little on the flow table. The table top is then raised until it
meets the stop and allowed to drop freely 15 times. This causes the concrete
to spread further, in a roughly circular shape. The flow diameter is the
average of the maximum diameter of the pool of concrete and the diameter at
right angles.
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The two tests, degree of compatibility and compacting factor, are quite
different.
The procedures for concrete cube making are given in British Standard (BS)
1881:1983
It should be filled in 50 mm layers and compacted, with a steel tamping bar, with
a minimum of 35 tamps per layer for a 150 mm mold respectively.
After tamping each layer, the mold should be lifted slightly and dropped or the
sides tapped, to close the top surface of each layer. The final layer should slightly
overfill the mold.
Finally, the top layer should be troweled off, level with the top of the mold.
All sampling and test equipment should be cleaned immediately after use.
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41
40
STRENGTH(N/mm2)
39
38
37
36
35
34
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
DAYS
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Table 3:Appendix 1
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Area 477mm2
Length 300 mm
250
200
LOAD (N)
150
100
50
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
EXTENSION (mm)
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𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 170𝑁
The yield stress = 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚
= 477𝑚𝑚2 = 𝟎. 𝟑𝟓𝟔𝟒𝑵𝒎𝒎𝟐
𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑐𝑒 260𝑁
The ultimate or maximum stress = 𝑎𝑟𝑒
= 477𝑚𝑚2 = 𝟎. 𝟓𝟒𝟓𝟏𝑵𝒎𝒎𝟐
170−20 150
The modulus of elasticity of the material = = = 𝟑𝟒𝟎. 𝟗𝟏𝟗𝟏𝑵𝒎𝒎𝟐
0.5−0.06 0.44
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Supplied sample;
Concrete
0.15 0.15 0.15 8 2666.667
cube 0.003
10 liter
Aggregate 20 0.01 2000
bucket
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2.5.1 Steel
.1 Properties of steel
Steel is an alloy, consisting mainly of iron, with a carbon content of 0.2% to 2.1%
by weight.
Though the use of carbon is most common for the production of this metal alloy,
other alloying materials like tungsten, chromium and manganese are also used.
The proportions and forms in which these elements are used, affect the
properties of the steel that is produced - increasing the carbon content for
instance, increases its strength.
This fact is particularly useful for making different types of steel for different
purposes - the strength of steel needed to make a beverage can, is obviously
different from the one needed to make railway tracks.
There are various types of steel, and the use of this alloy is widespread across
industries and infrastructure owing to its many useful properties and
characteristics.
.2 Types of steel
Carbon steel
Alloy steel
Stainless steel
Tool steel
.3 Uses of steel
Another benefit of structural steel is that it is cost effective. With the availability of
ready-made steel sections, structural frameworks can be erected in no time.
Moreover, a lot of work can be pre- done in the industrial site, thereby saving
time and money.
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As mentioned above, these buildings have to stand the test of time. They should
be able to withstand external forces such as wind, earthquakes, and storms. The
plasticity and flexibility of structural steel make it suitable for the construction of
residential buildings. A technique called light gauge steel construction is used to
build residential buildings.
4) To Build Bridges
Steel has a high strength to weight ratio, which means, steel is a tensile metal. It
is durable and can withstand the weight of a fleet of cars and people. These
qualities enable engineers, designers, and fabricators to build large, monumental
bridges that can stand the test of time.
Structural steel is useful to build parking garages for the same reasons as
mentioned above. But another quality that makes it distinctly suitable in
construction is that it is lightweight. This makes it easier to construct structures.
Railway terminals, metro stations, aircraft hangars and stadiums are made with
the extensive use of structural steel. As steel is known for its tensile strength and
durability, it is the best material that can withstand heavy loads and absorb
shocks
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Type of Cement
(IS: 269-1989) (IS:8112-1989) (IS: 12269-1987)
PHYSICAL PROPERITES
3 day 16 23 27
7 day 22 33 37
28 day 33 43 53
Fineness
Initial, minimum 30 30 30
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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Lime saturation factor (LSF) 0.66 to 1.02 0.66 to 1.02 0.8 to 1.02
Table 6: types of OPC and properties
.2 Uses of OPC
It is used for general construction purposes where special properties are not
required.
It is normally used for the reinforced concrete buildings, bridges, pavements, and
where soil conditions are normal.
It is also used for most of concrete masonry units and for all uses where the
concrete is not subject to special sulfate hazard or where the heat generated by
the hydration of cement is not objectionable.
It has great resistance to cracking and shrinkage but has less resistance to
chemical attacks.
.1 Dead Load
The dead load of a bridge is the bridge itself -- all the parts and materials that are
used in the construction of the bridge. This includes the foundation, beams,
cement, cables, steel or anything else that comprises the parts of the bridge. It's
called a dead load because it doesn't move. It may breathe with the seasons or
sway with the wind, but those movements are almost imperceptible.
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.2 Live Load
A live load is the moving weight the bridge will hold, such as traffic. It is based on
traffic patterns that include the number of cars, trucks and other vehicles that will
travel across it at any given time. Certain variables, such as snow, may be
calculated into the total live weight for a more accurate estimate. The heaviest
possible weight in the most extreme conditions is also a factor despite the rarity
of such an occurrence.
.3 Wind loads
Wind load is primarily horizontal load caused by the movement of air relative to
earth. Wind load is required to be considered in structural design especially when
the heath of the building exceeds two times the dimension’s transverse to the
exposed wind surface.
.4 Snow Loads
Snow loads constitute to the vertical loads in the building. But these types of
loads are considered only in the snow fall places. The IS 875 (part 4) – 1987
deals with snow loads on roofs of the building.
.5 Earthquake Loads
.6 Other Loads
Foundation movement
Elastic axial shortening
Soil and fluid pressure
Vibration
Fatigue
Erection loads
Stress concentration
Timber can bear dead load, snow load, live load and wind load. But timber
can’t bear earth quake loads. Because timber elastic and plastic region is
very low. Therefore, timber can’t bear earth quake and that kind of loads.
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Concrete can bear many kind of loads. Because concrete is very strong
material. Concrete is best for compression. But concrete is weak for tension.
Because it has essentially zero strength in tension, it is almost always used
as reinforced concrete. And also some kind of special concrete types resist
for earthquakes.
As I above mentioned materials are good for construction. But my opinion, steel is a
better construction material. Because steel an eco-friendly option as they are easily
recyclable. This means we get to save money in waste management. And also steel
structures are very durable, fire resistant and also construction process is very fast.
Therefore, I think steel is a future material for construction industry.
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