Civil

Workability of concrete is defined as that property of fresh concrete which determines the ease and homogeneity and finished.

Mineralogy is the study of minerals. It deals with understanding their origin, physicochemical properties, magnetic and optical properties.

Shoring is a temporary structure to support temporarily an unsafe structure. Shoring is provided to a structure under following circumstances.

Canal fall is a structure which has been constructed across a channel. To permit lowering down of its water level and to dissipate the surplus energy passed by the falling water.

White wash is a mixture of slaked lime with water for covering to the plastered or pointed surface applied in one ,two or three coat.

Temporary structure or platform constructed very close to the wall, is in the form of timber or steel framework, commonly called scaffolding.

“Varnish is a homogeneous colloidal dispersion-solution of natural or synthetic resins in oil or thinner or both”.

A stair may be defined as series of steps suitably arranged for the purpose of connecting different floors of a building.

Settlement is the vertical downward movement of the loaded base. As a result of this the original depth of soil mass decreases.

A trap is bent or depressed sanitary fitting which remains full of water. It is used prevent the passage of foul air or gases through it.