How nature of friction and its magnitude varies based on surface characteristics? Also assume that you
are moving a rectangular block of weight 350 N in a rough horizontal plane having a coefficient of friction
0.3. In what way you will find the magnitude of force which can move the block while acting at an angle of
27 degree with horizontal?

What are the main problems associated with stainless steel (300-400 words)

What is challenges for economic sustainable development in Malaysia and suggest a way to overcome it.

The topic you must address in your essay is, “ What is the U.S. government, and how does it function?
In answering this question, you should use the following topic

The roles of each branch of our government-Discuss the power structure among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government, the power balance between state and federal government, the concept and practice of federalism and sovereignty.

Explain the various services provided in a commercial market building and mention its specifications and standards.

What is the integrated solid waste management hierarchy, define each components in order priority.

To find the lowest level of high voltage elevated cable between two towers using total station, station A with reduced level 25.124 m, was occupied with instrument height 1.4 m, and Point B below the cable was observed with target height 1.6 m, slope distance 295.81 m, if zenith angle of B was 90°15'6" , and then point C on cable was observed with zenith angle 88°42'17" , find reduced level of C (Remote Elevation).

Discuss the physical properties, usage, durability, application features, advantage & restriction of the following one material of a specific construction material, works/ project:

1)Structural SteelWorks for Staircase

General Guidelines:

 Individual submission.

 Write an essay.

 The length of each essay should not less than 1500 words.

 The report shall be typeset.

 Formal report format is required.

 Photos are appreciated in the report.

 Reference should be provided

Discuss the physical properties, usage, durability, application features, advantage & restriction of the following one material of a specific construction material, works/ project:

1) Fire-Rated Timber Door

General Guidelines:

 Individual submission.

 Write an essay.

 The length of each essay should not less than 1500 words.

 The report shall be typeset.

 Formal report format is required.

 Photos are appreciated in the report.

 Reference should be provided

Mr.XXXXXX is planning to construct a 3 storey apartment building in Muscat area, what are the
drawings to be submitted to get a major building permit as per Muscat building regulation Local Order
No. 23/92

Draw a graph (only schematic) showing the cumulative percent passing vs. sieve size relationship of well-graded, gap-graded, open-graded, and one-sized aggregate in 0.45 power scale. This graph should be qualitative in nature.

Compare Mild Steel & High tensile steel used in the construction industry

Discuss the key features of the behaviour of soils at small strains. Your answer should address issues such as the laboratory measurements of small- strain stiffness and the implications of stiffness degradation on ground settlement due to the construction of tunnels and deep excavations.

You have been asked to design a tunnel in soft ground to be constructed by Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM). Describe how you would set up a finite element model for this type of structure. What are the key features of the model. Discuss the advantages of a 3D model compared to a 2D plane strain model.

1(a). Discuss why it is possible to have the central core, the main columns and the floor slab construction to be constructed separately in the “RC-Steel Composite” structural system, and whether it is necessary for the construction processes to be planned in the way like this. (b) With reference to a), discuss with the aid of sketch(es) the appropriate way(s) to illustrate the planning of construction works for typical floors of common “RC- Steel Composite” structural system.