Ross Kim 263 Geotechnical engineer
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Is the quality of welding (shown in the picture) acceptable in column lapping?
Is the quality of welding (shown in the picture) acceptable in column lapping?

Is it possible to obtain some data on factors on which seepage in dams depends?
Is it possible to obtain some data on factors on which seepage in dams depends?

Which structure has higher strength: Concrete or Steel?
Which structure has higher strength concrete or steel?

What is the moisture content limits in plastered walls before we take up the painting work?
What is the moisture content limits in plastered walls before we take up the painting work?

What are the quick repair methods we should use for potholes in city roads which is one of the main causes accidents?
Potholes in city roads are the main cause of accidents. These are left unattended for months causing accidents some time leading to fatality. What are the quick repair methods we should use for potholes in city roads which is one of the main causes of accidents?

In construction Project, What is the meaning of the term Float?
In construction Project, What is the meaning of the term Float?

What is the compressive strength of Fe500 rebars?
What is the compressive strength of Fe500 rebars?

Which one should be stronger brick or brick bond?
Which one should be stronger brick or brick bond? Why?

What is the difference between UTM and WGS in GIS software ?
What is the difference between UTM and WGS in a GIS software? What is the significance of both in specifying locations on the earth?

Using of Robo Sand or M Sand instead of natural sand
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using Robo sand or M-sand instead of natural sand in concrete of footings, columns, and slab? What are the steps needed to be taken to mitigate disadvantages if one uses Robo Sand/ M Sand?

What Will be Change in Concrete Strength after 2 Years?
I would appreciate some expert advice regarding a commercial concrete driveway we had installed about 30 months ago. It meant to be 32MPa (although we suspect it was not) - what results would we expect from core testing IF the concrete had been 32MPa?

Foundation
Dear Mam, How to calculate footing height and Slope for Square Foundation?