1. What is the difference between working stress approach and limit state approach? For working stress approach, service loads are used in the whole design and the strength of material is not utilized in the full extent. In this method of design,
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Below are terms, words or expressions used in road works specifications tenders, communications and other project documents. These shall have the meanings hereby assigned to them. Aggregate: Hard mineral elements of construction material mixtures, for example: sand, gravel (crushed or uncrushed) or
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Construction Terms Beginning With Letter: E EarnestMoney- A sum paid to the seller to show that a potential purchaser is serious about buying. Earthquake Strap- A metal strap used to secure gas hot water heaters to the framing or foundation of a
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CO– An abbreviation for “Certificate of Occupancy“. This certificate is issued by the local municipality and is required before anyone can occupy and live within the home. It is issued only after the local municipality has made all inspections and allmonies and
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A/C– An abbreviation for air conditioner or air conditioning. A/C Condenser– The outside fan unit of the Air Conditioning system. It removes the heat from the Freon gas and “turns” the gas back into a liquid and pumps the liquid back to
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