#Ironstone Drive

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Ough, love is a strange beast.

I want to swallow you whole like a snake. I want to be swallowed whole by you like a vole. I want to reach out and press our hands together, fingers entwined. I want us to melt and absorb into each other like mercury and molten gold. I’ll make you tea in the morning, sharing our ugly, half-hearted birth into each new day. I’ll make you tea at lunchtime, to remind you I still love you in the mundane hours of the midday. I’ll make you tea in the evening, and put my hands to your face to caress it. I’ll put my hands to your face and I’ll crush your skull in a singular gory motion because I can’t bear it. I’ll cook for you. We’ll cook together. We’ll make delicacies every day because we made it for each other. We’ll eat together. I’ll eat you, bite by bite, hot metallic blood all over me. All over you. You’re eating me too, a strange ouroboros. You scream. I scream. I can’t bear it. I want butt you gently like a cat to say “I’m still here. I still love you.” I want to be all over you, skin on skin. I want to be all over you, like a python around whole body, squeezing, constricting, tongue lashing out to taste you. We’ll go on walks, hand in hand, autumn leaves falling about us. I’ll take you along the new paths I found last week. You’ll take me up the side-street I never knew was there. I’ll run and I’ll run and I’ll never come back. I’ll stay right here forever. We’ll listen to our favourite music. We’ll pick it together. Sing together. We’ll lunge for eachothers throats while it plays. We’ll take the train to York to go to the railway museum. We’ll drive to Staithes and have fish and chips on the harbour. I’ll buy you sea-glass earrings. We’ll search for fossils below the cliffs. The rockfall will crush us both into pulp. When they scrape us off the ironstone shore they won’t know who is who. I’ll kiss you. You’ll kiss me. I’ll kill you. You’ll kill me.

Y’know?

[oathkepperstreecare]

Exploring Elizabethtown, PA: Best Parks and Outdoor Activities for Families

Nestled in the heart of Lancaster County, Elizabethtown, PA, offers a charming mix of small-town appeal and outdoor adventure, making it an ideal destination for families looking to explore the great outdoors. With its scenic parks, recreational trails, and kid-friendly activities, there’s no shortage of opportunities to connect with nature and enjoy quality time together. Here’s a guide to some of the best parks and outdoor activities for families in Elizabethtown.

Community Park

Located at 101 S. Mount Joy Street, Elizabethtown's Community Park is a hub of activity and a favorite spot for families. The park features a large playground that caters to children of all ages, with swings, slides, and climbing structures that will keep the kids entertained for hours. The open green spaces are perfect for picnics, frisbee games, or just lounging under a shady tree. In the summer months, the park often hosts outdoor concerts and movies, providing entertainment for all ages. With walking paths winding through the park, it's also a great place for a family stroll.

Masonic Village Farm Market & Orchard

Just a short drive from the town center, the Masonic Village Farm Market & Orchard is a delightful destination for families. This working farm offers seasonal pick-your-own fruits, including apples, peaches, and pumpkins, making it a fun and educational experience for children. The farm market is stocked with fresh produce, baked goods, and local treats, perfect for a picnic. The surrounding area is great for a leisurely walk, with beautiful views of the orchards and farmland. Seasonal events like hayrides and festivals add to the appeal, especially in the fall.

Ironstone Ranch

For a more unique outdoor experience, Ironstone Ranch, located at 1 Hollinger Lane, offers a blend of history, nature, and adventure. Families can enjoy guided horseback rides through scenic trails that wind through woodlands and fields, offering a peaceful way to connect with nature. The ranch also hosts seasonal events, such as pumpkin patches and holiday festivities, making it a year-round attraction. The ranch’s historic buildings and rustic charm provide a glimpse into the area's past, creating a memorable experience for visitors of all ages.

Conewago Recreation Trail

For families who love biking, walking, or jogging, the Conewago Recreation Trail is a must-visit. This 5-mile trail runs along the Conewago Creek and offers a flat, well-maintained path perfect for all skill levels. The trail is surrounded by picturesque countryside, with opportunities to spot local wildlife and enjoy the peaceful sounds of nature. Along the way, you’ll find benches and picnic areas, making it easy to take a break and enjoy a snack. The trail’s gentle terrain makes it accessible for strollers, ensuring even the youngest family members can join in on the fun.

Wright's Ferry Mansion and Riverfront Park

Just a short drive from Elizabethtown, Wright's Ferry Mansion in Columbia, PA, offers a unique blend of history and outdoor adventure. The mansion, a preserved 18th-century home, provides a fascinating glimpse into early American life. After touring the mansion, families can head to the nearby Riverfront Park, where they can enjoy riverside picnics, playgrounds, and stunning views of the Susquehanna River. The park also features a boat launch, making it a great spot for families interested in kayaking or canoeing.

Campbell Run Nature Preserve

Located on the outskirts of Elizabethtown, Campbell Run Nature Preserve is a hidden gem for nature-loving families. The preserve offers miles of hiking trails that wind through forests, meadows, and along the serene Campbell Run Creek. It's a great place for kids to explore and learn about local flora and fauna. Birdwatchers will especially enjoy the diverse species that can be spotted here. The preserve’s quiet, unspoiled beauty makes it a perfect escape for a peaceful family day out in nature.

Chiques Rock County Park

Another nearby destination, Chiques Rock County Park, offers some of the most breathtaking views in Lancaster County. A short hike up to the Chiques Rock overlook rewards visitors with panoramic views of the Susquehanna River and surrounding countryside. The park also features picnic areas, rock climbing opportunities, and trails suitable for various skill levels. It’s an excellent spot for a family hike, with plenty of opportunities for photography and outdoor exploration.

Final Thoughts

Elizabethtown, PA, is a treasure trove of outdoor activities and parks that cater to families seeking adventure, relaxation, and quality time together. Whether you’re exploring scenic trails, picking fresh fruits, or enjoying a picnic in a local park, there’s something for everyone in this charming community. So pack up the family, head outdoors, and discover all that Elizabethtown has to offer!

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The company’s approach to tree care is both scientific and sustainable. Their team of certified arborists uses advanced techniques and state-of-the-art equipment to ensure that each tree is treated with the utmost care. Whether it’s diagnosing and treating tree diseases, managing pests, or safely removing a tree that has become a liability, Oath Keepers Tree Care prioritizes the health of the environment and the satisfaction of their clients.

Beyond technical expertise, what sets Oath Keepers Tree Care apart is their commitment to customer service. They work closely with property owners to understand their specific needs, offering personalized solutions that are both effective and affordable. Their transparent pricing and professional conduct have earned them a loyal customer base.

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The Color of Revenge: Chapter 3

This chapter burned my house down but here it is. You probably know the drill by now - please tell me if you find any mistakes, share your thoughts and enjoy! :)

Chapter 3: It’s not easy to find a Glass Man

It’s not easy to find a glass man, especially one that doesn’t want to be found. The Black Prince, who had only just returned to Ombra with his following of strolling players, musicians and acrobats, started a search party with all of them.

Meggie’s mother Resa drew portraits of Ironstone that they showed around. Mo and Doria took turns inside the tavern Rosenquartz favored (after the innkeeper had made it very clear that she had better things to do than watching every glass man who sat down on her counter).

Meggie took her brother Dante on long walks through the streets of the neighborhood where Rosenquartz had seen Orpheus’ glass man. She hoped Dante might spot him more easily since he was so small.

But there was no trace of Ironstone anywhere. The futile search and the fear they all felt brought back dark memories. Memories of the reign of the Adderhead and the sinister role Orpheus had played back then. After five years of peace, the past seemed almost unreal. But everyone who searched the city for the glass man remembered all too well the fear and pain of those days. When the sun was setting and they still hadn’t found Ironstone, even her Ugliness’ soldiers joined the efforts. But they couldn’t find him either.

Only one of Orpheus‘ old foes wasn’t in Ombra when Rosenquarz’s discovery disrupted Ombra’s peace. Farid had spent the last year or so at the courts of South Lorraine, being celebrated for his fire shows. It was a long journey there but Doria’s brother, the Strong Man, agreed to go to find and warn Farid after Dustfinger asked him to.

“Well, you seem very sure that Orpheus is still alive,“ Fenoglio said to Dustfinger as they stood at the city wall with the Black Prince and watched the Strong Man disappear down the road. Despite his size he had, as always, chosen a donkey to carry him.

“I never believed he was dead,“ Dustfinger replied.

Another day came and went. One by one, everyone got back to work, even though the unease stayed with them and they knew that from now on, their eyes would linger on any glass man they saw.

“Hell, I just hope Orpheus doesn’t hear about all this chaos,” Fenoglio grumbled as he rested his sore feet in Minerva’s kitchen that night. “That scumbag would probably take it as a compliment.“

“I still hope he’s dead,“ Rosenquartz chirped “and that his glass man will join him soon.“

Dead… As if that meant much in this world. Fenoglio simply grunted and held his empty glass out to Minerva. 

Dustfinger had been dead, so had Cosimo the Fair. It was all too easy to come back from the dead in this world. No, he wanted a more permanent end for Orpheus and his toxic silvertongue.

Minerva filled him his glass with obvious disapproval and put the bottle back in the cupboard. Yes, yes, he was drinking too much – he always did when something was worrying him. Oh, hell, why had he ever invented tiny men made of glass?! Of course, he didn’t say that out loud. If Rosenquartz heard, he would dance over at least five pages of his new manuscript. After dipping his shoes in fresh ink.

Not that it would have mattered much. Fenoglio wrote strictly for fun these days, for Dante or Minerva’s children, but he was still attached to his stories. Resa illustrated them with beautiful drawings that could have competed with the paintings of the great Balbulus – even though he was so full of himself that he strode through Ombra like a puffed up bullfrog.

“Do you want me to make you some hot milk with honey?“ Minerva asked when Fenoglio sighed into his wine. “You’ve barely slept for days. Wherever Orpheus is hiding, you don’t want to give him the satisfaction of killing you from afar, do you?”

No, surely not. For inky heaven’s sake! Just why was it so much easier to believe in impending misfortune than a happy ending? They’d had such good years. He hadn’t thought of the other world for one minute. Well, he missed his grandkids from time to time, but Dante and Minerva’s children were excellent substitutes. Hell, he was a heartless old man!

The dogs started barking down in the yard. Visitors so late at night. Minerva looked just as surprised as Fenoglio – and just as worried.

But it was just the bookworm woman who stood at the door. Ombra’s good bakeries had made Elinor Loredan even rounder whereas Darius, as always right behind her like a living shadow, was as spindly as a locust despite all the cakes he shared with her. Truly enviable. He didn’t look as melancholic as usual. Maybe the rumors were true that he’d fallen in love with the girl who dusted Loredan’s bookshelves. She was very pretty. “Stop it, Fenoglio, you could be her grandfather!” he silently scolded himself.

“You won’t believe it!“ Elinor spluttered as she followed Fenoglio up the steep stairs which led to Minerva’s kitchen. “Darius! Go on, tell them! Can’t you see I can barely get out the words?“

Books were still being written by hand in this world, which made them very expensive, so she had found a new passion. Loredan attended the performances of each and every troupe of actors who performed in Ombra, no matter how raggedy. Some of them had started bringing along an armchair for her.

“Tell me what?“ Fenoglio asked. After all these years, Elinor Loredan still managed to drive him up the proverbial wall. He wasn’t sure whether he admired Darius for his patience with her or thought him a fool.

“We had an unexpected visitor today.“ Hearing Darius‘ gentle voice, no one would have suspected that he was a very talented silvertongue. “Orpheus’ glass man showed up at our door.”

Fenoglio’s heart stopped long enough that for a moment he was sure it would never beat again.

“Just walked right in!“ Elinor shook her head in such outrage that it started raining hairpins out of her gray hair. “That disrespectful glass head! I have no clue how he managed to get past the dog!“ The Black Prince had talked her into getting said dog, even though she didn’t like dogs. She couldn’t deny the Prince anything. Fenoglio suspected that she was in love with him. Anyway – it was such a gigantic creature that Mortimer had already proposed the theory that it wasn’t a dog at all but a small bear. Which would in turn explain why he got along so well with the Prince’s own tame bear.

“Great Heavens! Elinor Loredan, who cares how the glass man got past the damn dog?!“ Fenoglio blustered. “What did he want? What did he say? I hope you caught him?“

“Caught him?“ Elinor pushed back her messy hair (it was always messy) and took a sip of Fenoglio’s wine. “The pipsqueak carries a sword! Not much longer than a toothpick but I’m sure he would’ve stabbed me in the hand! Altough he was very polite. Right, Darius?”

“Exceedingly polite,“ Darius agreed. “He told us his new master, a troubadour, was so confused about all the excitement they caused that he told him to visit all of us and explain that Orpheus died four years ago. An avalanche, he said, near Trent if I remember correctly. After visiting us he planned to go find Mortimer and then Dustfinger. His new master apparently has a lot of respect for his fire.”

“Really?“ Fenoglio frowned but Rosenquartz cut him off.

“Lies!“ he shrieked. “That smoky gray miscreant lies as soon as he opens his mouth! A troubadour? The man I saw him with looked more like a professional murderer!”

Fenoglio stepped to the window and looked down at the empty street.

“I don’t like this,“ he murmured. “I don’t like this one bit. I hope he shows up here as well. I’ll get the truth out of him. After all, I invented his kind.”

Rosenquartz rolled his eyes but said nothing.

“He wanted to go to Mortimer next?” Fenoglio turned around with a sudden jerk that signaled determination and impatience – and a hint of fear. Maybe a little more than that. “Alright. Then I will wait for him there.“

“The Folcharts aren’t home,“ Elinor said. “I already told the glass man the same. They’re all with Doria’s mother to discuss the engagement.”

“Engagement, what engagement?“ Fenoglio exclaimed. “Don’t I get told anything anymore?“

“Meggie’s engagement to Doria. I told you last week,“ Minerva said while she handed Rosenquarz a thimble filled with lentil soup. “But of course you don’t remember. You only ever remember things that concern yourself.”

Fenoglio ignored the comment. He was very good at ignoring comments regarding his character.

“But… Meggie is way too young to get married!“ he shouted, very cross that the story had taken yet another turn he’d neither written nor foreseen. “How can Mortimer allow that?”

Elinor abruptly stood up from her chair. “Don’t be an idiot! Meggie’s life isn’t some book you’re writing!” she snapped. “Have you forgotten what she went through? She hasn’t been too young for anything for a long time. You’re just very very old! Good night, Minerva!”

And with that she was out of the door, followed by Darius who had looked very sentimental upon hearing the word “engagement”.

(Next chapter)

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[atlanticcanada]

Nova Scotia Health issues warning with 9 possible COVID-19 exposure locations

Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at the following location in the Halifax area:

Your Father’s Mustache (5686 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax) on Nov. 13 between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named dates may develop symptoms up to, and including, Nov. 27.

La Frasca Cibi & Vini (5650 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax) on Nov. 13 between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named dates may develop symptoms up to, and including, Nov. 27.

Moxie’s Grill and Bar (182 Chain Lake Drive, Bayers Lake) on Nov. 15 between 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Nov. 29.

Winners (206 Chain Lake Dr, Bayers Lake) on Nov. 15 between 3:45 p.m. and 5 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Nov. 29.

Telus (120 Susie Lake Crescent, Bayers Lake)on Nov. 15 between 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Nov. 29.

Chatters Hair Salon (194 Chain Lake Dr, Bayers Lake) on Nov. 15 between 2:45 p.m. and 4 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Nov. 29.

Ironstone Strength & Conditioning (2631 King Street, Halifax) on Nov.16 between 5:45 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Nov. 30.

GoodLife Fitness (41 Peakview Way, Larry Uteck) on Nov. 15 between 7 and 9:30 a.m., Nov. 16 between 8 and 10:30 a.m. and Nov. 17 between 8 and 10:30 a.m.It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named dates may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 1.

Superstore (1650 Bedford Hwy, Bedford) on Nov. 18 between 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named dates may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 2.

Anyone present at these locations during the dates and times named is asked to monitor for symptoms of COVID-19.

Visit covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/ to do a self-assessment if in the past 48 hours you have had or you are currently experiencing:

fever or cough (new or worsening)

or two or more of the following symptoms (new or worsening)

sore throat

runny nose

headache

shortness of breath

You can also call 811 if you don’t have online access or if you have other symptoms that concern you.

Public health reminds people to self-isolate until they receive 811 advice on next steps to not go directly to a COVID-19 assessment centre without being directed to do so by 811.

All Nova Scotians are advised to continue monitoring for COVID-19 symptoms and are urged to follow Public Health guidelines on how to access care. Up to date information about COVID-19 is available at novascotia.ca/coronavirus

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300+ TOP L&T CIVIL ENGINEERING Interview Questions and Answers

L&T CIVIL ENGINEERING Interview Questions :-

1. What Are The Causes Of Building Collapse? The Passage of time is one reason. Buildings also collapse due to weak foundations. Earthquakes, hurricanes and other natural disasters can also damage the structure of the buildings and cause it to collapse. Bombings or demolition of buildings is also other reasons. 2. What Are The Applications Of Modulus Of Elasticity? As the term implies, “Modulus of Elasticity” relates to the elasticity or “flexibility” of a material. The value of modulus of elasticity is very much significant relating to deflection of certain materials used in the construction industry. Take for example the general E value of mild carbon steel is about 200 GPA comPAred to about 70 GPA for aluminum. This simply translate that aluminum is 3 times flexible than steel. 3. What Is The Force Exerted By The Tacoma Narrows Bridge? The force exerted to the Tacoma narrows bridge was initially the wind resistance. The wind resistance caused the whole bridge to act as a system with forced vibration with damping. 4. How Do You Calculate The Power Of A Centrifugal Pump? The input power, that is, the power required to operate the pump should be stated in Hp (horsepower) on the pump’s nameplate. It can also be calculated by the 3-phase power equation: P(in Hp) = VI(1.7c) = Rated Voltage x Rated Current x 1.73/ %Efficiency If this is a consumer grade pump that operates on 120Vac, then the equation becomes P = VI, simply multiply the operating voltage, 120 x current (which is the number followed by the letter “A”. The output power, which really is not technically power, but rated in Gpm (gallons per minute), or caPAcity should also be on the nameplate. If you have the make, model, and (not necessarily needed) the serial number (also on the nameplate) you could call the manufacturer’s customer service dept. As an application engineer, I have contacted countless manufacturers’, and service dept’s for assistance. It is now big deal to them, they will be happy to answer your questions. 5. Why Nautical Mile Is Different From Statute Mile? One nautical mile is defined by one latitude minute of arc (there are 60 such minutes to a degree). This equals 1852 meters, and roughly (but coincidentally) 2000 yards or 6000 feet. (Edit: actually, a standard nautical mile is 6076 feet, 6000 feet and 2000 yards are commonly used approximations, but produce an error of about 1%). The statute mile had a little fuzzier definition to start with, as one mile was the same as 1000 roman PAces/steps. The definition has since changed, but one statute mile equals about 1609 meters. 6. What Is Rigging? In sailing, the ropes used to move the sails around so the boat will move in the right direction when the wind blows. 7. What Is Absolute Pressure? Absolute pressure is simply the addition of the observed gage pressure plus the value of the local atmospheric pressure. 8. How Do We Calculate Absolute Pressure? Absolute is equal to gauge pressure plus atmospheric 9. What Is Gravity Flow? Gravity flow is fluid flowing due to the forces of gravity alone and not to an applied pressure head. In the Bernoulli equation, the pressure term is omitted, and the height and velocity terms are the only ones included. 10. What Is Horizon Or Horizontal Mining? Horizon or horizontal mining can be applied to extraction of material from seams of any stratified mineral such as limestone or ironstone, but it is more usually associated with coal – Particularly where there are several seams that are inclined or folded and/or faulted. Horizon mining involves long level roadways (horizons) being driven from the shafts to the extremity of the area to be mined. The levels of the horizons are chosen to intersect the maximum number of seams the maximum number of times. As the seams are intersected, headings will be driven into the seam so that the desired material may be extracted. This method of mining requires a thorough understanding of the geological structure of the area to be mined so that the level of the horizons can be chosen for optimum results. This method of mining is popular in modern coalmines with seams worked from several horizons. The considerable capital outlay of driving horizons before production can begin is recouped by the advantage of having long straight level roadways of generous dimensions unaffected by the crushing effect of nearby extraction of the mineral.

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When installing water pipes under a street, or from a water service, again under the street, into a home or business, this street ell allows one to change pipe direction with one less fitting, and in less space, than with a standard ell. 29. What Is The Absolute Pressure Scale? Absolute pressure is calculated from a vacuum (0 PSI) and atmospheric pressure is14.7PSIa or 14.7 PSI above a vacuum 1PSI on a tire pressure gauge is called 1PSIg = 15.7PSIa 10PSIg=24.7PSIa 100PSIg=114.7PSIa etc. 30. What Is The Difference Between Qa And Qc? Many people and organizations are confused about the difference between quality assurance (QA), quality control (QC), and testing. They are closely related, but they are different concepts. Since all three are necessary to manage the risks of developing and maintaining software, it is important for software managers to understand the differences. They are defined below: a) Quality Assurance: A set of activities designed to ensure that the development and/or maintenance process is adequate to ensure a system will meet its objectives. b) Quality Control: A set of activities designed to evaluate a developed work product. c) Testing is the process of executing a system with the intent of finding defects. (Note that the “process of executing a system” includes test planning prior to the execution of the test cases.) 31. How Did The Romans Get Water Up Hills Using Aqua Ducts? Technically, the Romans were not able to get water to move uphill in a general sense. All aqueducts move water from an elevated source (spring-fed streams in the mountains) to end-users at a lower elevation. The water flows almost entirely downhill from the source to the end user. If the water needed to cross a valley, the Romans would build an arched structure with an elevated channel to cross the valley, but even this channel would have a vary slight downhill gradient that allowed water to flow towards the end user. If a large hill was in their way, the Romans would either divert the channel around the hill, dig a trench through the hill, or dig a tunnel through the hill, all while maintaining a fairly constant, slight downhill gradient towards the end user. The only exception to the rule of a generally constant downhill slope to the water channel is that specific tunnel segments, the Romans could build the tunnel as an inverted siphon (mentioned above) to cross a depression or valley and raise the water level on the downhill side almost to the level of the uphill side. To do this requires a well-sealed tunnel strong enough to withstand the increased water pressure within the siphon. Note, however, that except for gaining a little bit of elevation if you slow down fast-moving water, you normally cannot get water to flow out of the outlet at a higher elevation than the inlet. So technically, even the Romans were not able to get water to flow “up a hill”. 32. Will Water Damage Concrete? As far as only concrete is concerned i.e. plain concrete, the effect of water seePAge is very little (depending upon the grade of concrete) whereas for RCC (reinforced cement concrete) water that seeps in corrodes the reinforcement and thus reduces the life of the structure. The defects that water seePAge induces in concrete are as follows: a) induces capillary formation (due to the detiorating characteristics of water) b) With this capillaries the concrete starts spalling out; i.e. the places where capillaries are formed, with even slight amount of stress that portion comes out and exposes the steel to the atmosphere c) Concrete has a pH of about 12 -13. It also reduces the pH of the concrete when in salty water (or) when exposed to marshy areas. d) Reduces the overall strength of concrete e) Reduces durability f) Reduces permeability to further water seePAge g) Results in ageing of structures 33. How Do You Determine Specific Gravity Of Cement? Cement is usually purchased as a powdery substance that is mixed with sand, aggregate, gravel, and water to form concrete. Since the cement itself is usually a powder, it is hard to measure a standard value for its specific gravity. In addition, since cement is usually not used by itself, knowing its specific gravity is not PArticularly useful. A more useful is “What is the typical density of concrete?” A rule of thumb answer is that normal cured concrete has a density of about 150 pounds per cubic foot. This includes the weight of the cement, sand, aggregate, and that part of the water that chemically binds with the cement to form the concrete. Since water weighs about 62.4 pounds per cubic feet, concrete is about 2.4 times as heavy. Thus, the specific gravity of concrete is about 2.4. If you took cement and mixed it with water, you would eventually have a hard lump of useless cement and it would also have a specific gravity of between 2 and 2.4. 34. What Is The Meaning Of A Blue Land Surveyors Flag? If the flag was placed by Utility personnel responding to a “One-call” locate request, the blue flag indicates a buried water line. You see these marked when a contractor calls the “Call before you dig number” a couple of days prior to excavating. This is required by law in each state to reduce the likelihood of damaging underground utilities when excavating. The standard color code used by almost all utility comPAnies for PAinting & flags is: White – “Here is the area I plan on excavating!” Blue – water line Red -electricity Yellow -natural gas Green -sewer Orange -telephone and/or fiber optic line If the blue flagging was a fuzzy blue marker nailed to the top of a wood surveyor’s stake, then it probably serves to indicate the top of the grade at which the engineer wants the earthmoving equipment to place fill dirt. These are called “blue-top” stakes. 35. What Are Advancements In Civil Engineering? Unlike other fields of engineering, the major advancement of the filed has been in the early years of the century before the last century where the use of concrete technology is advanced. The use of cement as a construction material is since the turn of the last century, improvement in the field increase by the use of steel elements in the construction of buildings and bridges of various types. With the help of two, it was possible to do multistory buildings in the world. Machineries were created to speed up the construction structures. The last century has also seen the advent of sophisticated design to withstand the effect of earthquake that was not possible before. With the use of computers, development of model and analysis of structures under the effect of loads was made possible. Before just two decades, it used to take months and months to design high-rise building and big bridges. Now it is a matter of hours. 36. Why Is The Statue Of Liberty Made Of Copper? Copper is a very durable material when exposed to weather and is soft enough that it can be easily molded to curved shapes such as those in the Statue of Liberty. It is also traditionally used in buildings for complex roofs, so there would have been trades people available trained to use it. Other metals that can be molded are lead but it does not have the attractive verdigris color, and gold much is more expensive. 37. Are Cruise Ships Built For The Transatlantic Run? The Queen Mary 2 was built for transatlantic crossings, but much smaller ships can make the crossing easily. In 1995, I crossed the Atlantic from New York to the Azores on the Royal Princess (which was not the same ship as the current Royal Princess), which was about one-fourth the size of the QM2. Just about any seaworthy PAssenger ship can navigate the Atlantic safely, if not comfortably. 38. What Is Diversion Tunnel In A Dam? When a dam is to be built, a diversion tunnel is usually bored through solid rock next to the dam site to byPAss the dam construction site. The dam is built while the river flows through the diversion tunnel. 39. What Distance In Meters On The Ground Is The Equivalent Of One Second Of Arc In Longitude Or Latitude? One minute of arc as measured at the centre of the Earth covers one nautical mile on the surface of the Earth at mean sea level. One nautical mile is 6080 feet or 1853.2 meters. Therefore one second of arc would be 6080 / 60 = 101.3 feet or 30.886 meters. Lines of latitude are at regular intervals PArallel to the equator. The relationship between degrees of latitude and the distance sPAnned on the earth’s surface remains constant. Therefore at all latitudes 1 minute of latitude sPAns 1 nautical mile on the earths surface. Lines of longitude converge at the poles. Therefore, the relationship between degrees of longitude and the distance sPAnned on the earth’s surface is reduced as the poles are approached. At the equator, the distance sPAnned by 1 minute of longitude would be 1 nautical mile. At the poles, it would be zero. To calculate the actual distance on the surface of the earth between two points of known latitude and longitude requires knowledge of spherical trigonometry to calculate the great circle distance between the two points. The distances quoted are for the surface of the earth at mean sea level. Distances will be increased above sea level and reduced below it. 40. How Do You Maintain Water Pressure? If you have water pressure and wish to maintain it, do not cause flow in the line, which will reduce pressure due to friction. To keep pressure up, reduce friction by increasing the line size or eliminating some other restriction. 41. What Are Some Facts About Concrete? Actually, drying is not directly linked to hardness in concrete. After concrete is poured, putting it in a wet environment by spraying it constantly with water will hasten its hardening and its curing. After concrete cures, it is hard. 42. Who Designed The City Of Washington Dc? Pierre L’enfant 43. Where Is The Worlds Longest Elevator And How Long Is It? Gold mines in South Africa go a few kilometers below the surface. The deepest mine now is the Mponeng Mine in the Orange Free State. The depth of the mine is well over 3000m from the surface and is getting deeper. The lift itself descends 3037m to a point 1200m below sea level. It takes 4 minutes. 44. How Many Kilo-newtons Equals 1000 Kilogram? When the 1000 kg are at rest, on Earth with gravitational acceleration 9.81 m/s2, 1000 kg equal 9.81 kN. 45. How Is The Leaning Tower Of Pisa Supported? In the same manner, it was supported when it was constructed. However, it has gotten some “help” over the years. In the last couple of decades, the responsible parties rolled up their sleeves and removed something approaching 40 meters3 of earth from under the higher side of the structure. This had the effect of straightening it toward the vertical by about a foot and a half at the top. For the first time in its history, it is no longer moving. In addition, in the good-news corner of the paper is that it is open to the public again. In addition, the folks who lived near the tower in the direction it was leaning have returned to their homes and do not have to sleep with an eye and an ear open. 46. What Does Civil Engineering Mean? They do many interesting things. Their job has to do a lot with design and construction. They can tell you what works and what will not for all sorts of situations. There is a lot of mathematics involved along with many other disciplines. They have to have a good solid understanding of how the environment works and how nature interacts with man made. They are probably best known for designing bridges, interstates, skyscrapers, canals, and so forth. 47. How Long Does It Take Concrete To Harden? It takes 28 days to cure. 48. What Is The Biggest Dam In America? The Grand Coulee Dam – Grand Coulee, Washington a) Length 5,223 ft b) Height 550 ft 49. How Does Siphoning Work? Pretty good if the outside hose is a lot lower than the inside hose. The siphon works by a hose stuck in a fluid container higher than the receiving container. Suction is shortly placed on the lower side of the hose until the fluid is flowing down the down line. Gravity will cause a continued flow. 50. Why Was The Empire State Building Made Of Steel? Strength–Steel is very strong Flexibility–Ability to flex in the wind Cost–Inexpensive and fast to build; prefab construction Concrete, a possible alternative, has less compressive strength than steel. The bottom support structure of the empire state building would consist of a large percentage of solid concrete simply to support the weight of the building. 51. What Is The Quantity Of Cement In Mix M20 Concrete? For nominal Mix Cement consumption for M25 will be 570 kg per cum. and for Design Mix it can be optimized to 510 kg per cum. 52. What Is Unit Weight Of Normal Concrete? 145 PCF 53. What Is The Difference Between Shear And Tensile Strength? Tensile Strength for a Bolt is determined by applying a Force along it long axis. Shear Strength for a Bolt is determined by applying a Force across its diameter, as it would be loaded in a lug joint. 54. How Many Pyramid In Egypt? About 80 55. Would You Cause A 55-gallon Drum Of Water To Weigh More By Climbing In? A person will sink in water if he is not holding enough air in his lungs to keep him floating. Therefore, the person weighs more than the amount of water that he will displace. 56. Who Built The Sears Tower? While he did not build the structure (he died in l959), there is some evidence the idea was suggested under a different name (Illinois Building) by Frank Lloyd Wright, one of the few true skyscrapers in which he had a role. The original design for the Illinois Building would have topped off at 5,280 Feet! The Swears tower is a quarter of this at most, but there are similarities. 57. At What Point Does A Circle Start Losing Area When Being Flattened? The area ratio decreases slowly at first then more rapidly. The area of an ellipse is A=pi x a X b, a and b are the 1/2 major and 1/2 minor axis. If a = r = b the area is A=pi X r2, which is a circle. Not hard to graph this but you will have to write the area of the ellipse in terms of the circumference. 58. How Do You Compute Volume Of Airflow? Orifice meter is used for measuring flow rate air. 59. What Is Made From Large Rocks, Which Protects The Base Of Cliffs? Stacks 60. Why Are The Bolts That Hold Steel Rails Together In Oval Holes? It has to do with the design of the bolts. The reason that head of the bolt is oval. The head of a bolt fit flush into the bar and set in opposing sets is so that a piece of dragging equipment will not shear off all the bolts in a joint but rather the just the nuts one side. As a result, if the hole were not oval on one side there would be no way to tighten or loose the bolts in a joint. 61. What Are The Materials Used In Building A Gravity Dam? There are many gravity dams constructed of compacted earth. High dams are generally concrete. All dams require a spillway to be safe. The spillway must be armored. 62. How Many Feet Are In 4 Square Yards? There are 9 square feet in a square yard therefore there are 36 square feet in 4 square yards. 63. What Black Man Invented The Clothes Dryer? George T. Sampson 64. What Is The Average Density Of Soil? For purposes of civil engineering, an average soil will have a density of about 100 to 110 pounds per cubic foot. (This can vary a little depending upon how well compacted the soil is.) 65. What Glue Is Least Sticky? Elmer’s glue is least sticky. 66. What Are The Strongest Shapes In Building? The pillars 67. Which Architectural Movement Is Also Known As Jazz Moderna? Art nouveau 68. What Is The Withdrawal Force Of Steel Nails? In engineering, the code-allowable withdrawal force is zero, because the wood expands and contracts over time and the nail pullout force can reduce to zero. 69. What Is The Strongest Bridge For A School Contest? If you are making a spaghetti bridge, bunch it all together in a triangular prism or a big brick and just fill the gaps with Paste. 70. What Is The Formula For Figuring Out How Many Gallons Of Water Are In A Pipe By The Foot? 0.61 * d2, where d is the diameter of the pipe in inches. 71. What Is The Tensile Strength Of Marble? Tensile Strength, Ultimate 7.00 – 20.0 MPA 1020 – 2900 PSI this is the strength in a pure tension test. For bending use: Modulus of Rupture 0.00410 – 0.0276 GPA 0.595 – 4.00 ksi 72. Did Any Of The Egyptian Pyramids Ever Fall Down? Yes, many did. The great pyramid and others that have survived did so for a reason. Their shapes made them sturdier over time and were not the first design. Many steppe pyramids were built but were too steep and as the corners eroded, the whole pyramid fell under its own weight. They were built too steep and did not have the base structure as seen in the great pyramid. 73. Can A Wave Happen In The Middle Of The Ocean Like In The Movie Poseidon 2006? Yes. Rogue waves have been known to capsize ships. 74. What Materials Were Used To Build The Golden Gate Bridge? Its materials were steel and concrete. 75. What Is The Density Of Most Of Construction Materials? If it floats it is less dense than water, 62.4 lbs/cubic ft. Wood is about 40 lbs/ cu.ft.–it floats. Concrete is 150 lbs. / cu.ft. — It does not float. 76. How And Where Are Aqueducts Built? Aqueducts are built in areas where you have a bunch of motivated end users (like a town or group of farmers) at a low elevation in need of a more reliable source of water located somewhere fairly nearby at a higher elevation. The aqueduct builders construct a series of canals, elevated channels, and tunnels as required to get the water from the source to the end users. Some good examples: Roman engineers built aqueducts throughout Italy and France from mountain water sources to serve city dwellers Water-needy Southern California cities and farms are served by an aqueduct that brings them water from sources in Northern California New York City is supplied by an aqueduct and tunnel system from sources upstate. Inca farmers in coastal valleys built irrigation aqueducts from sources higher up in the Rockies Native American cultures in Phoenix area built irrigation canal systems that diverted water from sources at higher elevations to irrigate their crops. 77. What Does Civil Status Mean? Civil means like, when you do not get on with someone, but only talk when you have to. Alternatively, when you do talk you do not argue. Alternatively, if you are with someone who is of your both friends and family, you do not ruin it for them. 78. What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Lead Products In Construction? Disadvantages: -Lead is very toxic; its use can result in pollution of the ground and more importantly of water supplies. This leads to the contamination of drinking water and can cause hazards to human health as well as disrupting entire ecosystems. Advantages: Because of its toxicity, lead is being bought less and less around the world, which of course results in the lowering of its cost. In addition, lead melts at a relatively low temperature, making it great for solder. However, recently the Chinese have show an interest in buying mass quantities to manufacture batteries made from a base of lead so the price of this metal may soon rise. 79. How Do You Measure Water Flowing Through 300mm Diameter Pipes? Same as in inches 3.14159265 and PSI have to be known. 80. Explain The Various Stages Of The Project Planning Process In Construction? First stage could be Briefing and Inception. 81. How Do You Convert Wind Speed Into Force? Therometer 82. What Is Kn Measurement? kn (both letters lowercase) is knots, which is a speed nautical miles per hour. 83. What Are The Advantages Of Building A Dam On The River Nile? It is the same as building a dam on any river. Dams are built to control flooding downstream during the wet season, generate power year round, and provide irrigation in the dry season. 84. How Much Does The Leaning Tower Of Pisa Lean? About 14 feet 85. What Is The Best Type Of Wood Glue? Noob 86. What Are The Uses Of Groynes? They prevent, or slow down erosion, and stop long shore drift. This, however, can have bad knock-on effects somewhere near. 87. What Are The Functions Of A Column In A Building? A column is used to support the weight of the roof and/or the upper floors. Now days, many columns are used for decorative purposes. A column along with load bearing beams can support a lot of weight. 88. What Is An Ice Dam Sock? If you have never used a ice dam melting sock on your roof before, you will find that they provide an inexpensive method for removing roof ice dams and improving your home’s heating efficiency. Roof ice dams are an annoying source of roof damage, leaks, and heat loss in the winter. The main causes are drip melt from improperly capped warm air vent pipes and poor roof insulation. Laying a ice melt sock onto the roof so it crosses the ice dam and overhangs the gutter, will melt through the snow and ice and create a channel for water to flow down into the gutters or off the roof. If done properly those ice sickles that form as the snow melts from the edges of the gutters will never appear, they too are a cause of much damage and are dangerous to life and limb. 89. What Is The Ratio Of Grades M5, M7.5, M10, M15, M20, M25, M30, M35, M40? M5 – 1:5:10 M7.5 – 1:4:8 M10 – 1:3:6 M15 – 1:2:4 M20 – 1:1.5:3 M25 – 1:1:2 M30, M35, M40 – Design Mix Followed 90. How Do You Compute The Volume Of Airflow? Orifice meter is used for measuring flow rate air. 91. The Mixture Of Different Ingredients Of Cement Is Burnt At? 1400°C 92. The Foundations Are Placed Below Ground Level, To Increase? stability of structure. 93. The Portion Of A Brick Cut Across The Width Is Called? Bat 94. The Concrete Slump Recommended For Beams And Slabs; Is? 30 to 125 mm 95. In Jack Arch Floor, The Rise Is Kept? 1/12th of the span 96. What Is The Meaning Of Soil Reinforcement? Soil reinforcement is the act of improving soil strength to enable it support or carry more load. 97. Minimum Size Of The Particles Of Silt Soil, Is/ 0.002 mm 98. Describe Briefly The Various Methods Of Concrete Curing? Curing is the process of maintaining the moisture and temperature conditions for freshly deployed concrete. This is done for the small duration of time to allow the hardening of concrete. The methods that are involved in saving the shrinkage of the concrete includes: (a) Spraying of water: On walls, and columns can be cured by sprinkling water. (b) The wet covering of surface: can be cured by using the surface with wet gunny bags or straw (c) Ponding: The horizontal surfaces including the slab and floors can be cured by stagnating the water. (d) Steam curing: Prefabricated concrete units, steam can be cured by passing it through the units that are under closed chambers. It allows faster curing process and results in faster recovery. (e) Application of curing compounds: Compounds having calcium chloride can be applied on curing surface. This keeps the surface wet for a very long time. 99. Sometimes The Side Of Concrete Bridges Is Observed To Turn Black In Color. What Is The Reason For This Phenomenon? In some cases, it may be due to the accumulation of dust and dirt. However, for the majority of such phenomenon, it is due to fungus or algae growth on concrete bridges. After rainfall, the bridge surface absorbs water and retains it for a certain period of time. Hence, this provides a good habitat for fungus or algae to grow. Moreover, atmospheric pollution and proximity of plants provide nutrients for their growth. Improvement in drainage details and application of painting and coating to bridges help to solve this problem. 100. What Reinforcements Are Used In The Process Of Prestressing? The major types of reinforcements used in prestressing are: (a) Spalling Reinforcement: The spalling stresses leads to stress behind the loaded area of the anchor blocks. This results in the breaking off of the surface concrete. The most likely causes of such types of stresses are Poisson`s effects strain interoperability or by the stress trajectory shapes. (b) Equilibrium reinforcements: This type of reinforcements are required where several anchorages exist where the prestressing loads are applied in a sequential manner. (c) Bursting Reinforcements: These kinds of stresses occur in cases where the stress trajectories are concave towards the line of action of load. In order to reduce such stresses, reinforcements in the form of bursting are required. CIVIL ENGINEERING Interview Questions :- 101. What Are The Functions Of Grout Inside Tendon Ducts? Grout in prestressing works serves the following purposes: Protect the tendon against corrosion. Improve the ultimate capacity of the tendon. Provide a bond between the structural member and the tendon. In a case of failure, the anchorage is not subject to all strain energy. 102. What Is The Different Type Of Slump Test Indications? Slump tests are performed to empirically measure the workability of fresh concrete. It is used to measure the consistency of the concrete. In general, there are three different types of slumps that occur in slump tests. They are as follows: (i) True Slump (ii) Shear Slump (iii) Collapse Slump (i) True Slump: This type of slump is characterized by the general drop in the concrete mass evenly without visible signs of deterioration or disintegration. Shear Slump: It indicates that the concrete mix is deficient in cohesion. This type of slump leads to segregation and bleeding. Henceforth, in the long run, affecting the durability of the concrete. (ii) Shear Slump: It indicates that the concrete mix is deficient in cohesion. This type of slump leads to segregation and bleeding. Henceforth, in the long run, affecting the durability of the concrete. Collapse Slump: This type of slump is indicates that the mix of concrete is simply too wet. The mix is considered to be harsh and lean. (iii) Collapse Slump: This type of slump is indicates that the mix of concrete is simply too wet. The mix is considered to be harsh and lean. 103. Is It Worthwhile To Carry Out Tests On Particle Density Of Soil Particles For Geotechnical Design? Particle density of soils is defined by the ratio of soil particle mass and soil particle volume. Depending on soil types, the range of variation of soil particle density varies not significantly, i.e. by 4%. Therefore, it may not be worthwhile to order laboratory tests and incur additional expenditure just to determine the particles density by recognizing that the variation of particles density is not significant. 104. What Are The Main Reasons For Conducting Pull-out Tests For Soil Nails? There are mainly four reasons for this test: To check and verify the bond strength between soil and grout adopted during the design of soil nails. This is the main objective of conducting soil nail pull-out test. To determine the bond strength between soil and grout for future design purpose. However, if this target is to be achieved, the test nails should be loaded to determine the ultimate soil/grout bond with an upper limit of 80% of the ultimate tensile strength of steel bars. To check if there is any slippage or creep occurrence. To check the elastic and plastic deformations of test nails. This is observed during the repeated loading and unloading cycles of soil nails. 105. Which condition will prevail for the design of a swimming pool ? when the pool is empty or when it is filled ? Depends on many factors - like in-ground vs above-ground - but both is a good answer - in-ground an empty pool has to withstand the force of the earth pushing on it. Both when filled have to handle the force of the water on the shape of the walls and bottom. 106. Which is stronger solid steel rod or hollow steel pipe? On a per pound basis, steel pipe is stronger in bending and is less likely to buckle in axial compression. 107. What is reinforced concrete? Reinforced concrete have steels bars or mesh in them, which gives extra strength to the construction. 108. What are the different types of foundation? Three main types of foundation are Basement: In this a basement is prepared first on top of it building is constructed Crawl space: A crawl space is a raised foundation, it is built above the ground, just allowing enough space to crawl underneath Slab: In this foundation, concrete is directly poured into the pit made in the ground. 109. What is Hybrid Foundation? Hybrid Foundation is usually used for high rise building, it contains both soil supported mat and piles. This type of foundation is helpful in reducing the amount of the settlement. 110. What are the common ways of demolition? Hydro-demolition Pressure Bursting Dismantling 111. What is floating slab foundation? A floating concrete foundation is a type of mat foundation that consists of the hollow mat formed by a grid of thick reinforced concrete walls between two thick reinforced concrete slabs. 112. What is flashing? Flashing is an extended construction that is done to seal and protects joints in a building from water penetration. Flashing is installed at the intersecting roofs, walls and parapets. 113. Define different types of roof systems? Slate or Stone roofs Wood shingle roofs Metal roofing systems 114. What are the phases inspections are done by local authority while construction? Various inspections during the construction includes Site Inspection Pre-construction or first construction Inspection Foundation inspection(before placing of concrete) Framing inspection ( before insulating or covering frame) Insulation inspection ( After insulation is completed) Final inspection (after all construction is completed, and permits are received) 115. List out some of the checking’s, done at the completion of construction? Some of the checking done on the exterior of the construction is Utility connections Drainage Retaining walls Compaction of fill material Caulking at opening Storm sewer system Safety provision ( terraces, porches, areaways) Accessory buildings Pavement edging Protection against moisture penetration Design of dwelling structure 116. What is alternate bid? Alternate bid is the amount stated in the bid to be deducted or added from the base bid amount. Alternate bid is proposed when there is a use of alternate materials or methods of construction. 117. What is change order request? Change order request is a written document issued or given by the owner, requesting an adjustment to the contract sum or an extension of the contract time. Usually, it is issued by the architect or owners representative. 118. What does a construction cost covers and what does not? A construction cost covers material, labor, equipment and services, contractor’s overhead and profit and other direct construction costs. While, it does not cover compensation paid to the architect, consultant or engineers, cost of the land and other cost that is owner’s responsibility. 119. What is Critical Path Method (C.P.M)? Critical Path Method is strategy and method of representing the respective tasks and activities involved in the construction through a symbolic diagram. 120. What is demising walls? Demising wall is used for the boundary that separates your land or house from neighbor’s house 121. What is labor and material payment bond? It is a bond between the owner and the main contractor. Where a contractor guarantees for payment to the owner if he fails to pay for all labor, materials, equipment’s or services in accordance with the contract. 122. What is progress payment? It is a payment done by owner to the contractor; it is a difference between the completed work and material stored and a pre-determined schedule of values or unit costs. 123. What is structural frames or systems? Structural frames are a load bearing assembly of beams and columns on a foundation. Normally, the columns and beams are generally fabricated off site and assembled on site. 124. What is zoning permit? Zoning permit is a document issued by governing urban authority permitting land to be used for a particular purpose. 125. What is the release of lien? Release of lien is a written document executed by an individual or firm supplying labor, material or professional service on a project, which release his mechanic’s lien against the project property. 126. What is Architect-Prepared Contract? Architect- Prepared Contract is an agreement prepared in-house by the architect between owner and architect, and often reviewed by an attorney, before its execution. It is a legal contract, and it includes all terms and conditions including adequate legal protection for both the parties. 127. What is 1/8 on the architect ruler denotes? 1/8 on the ruler is infact a scale that converts 1/8 inch on to the drawing to 1 foot. It would represent a drawing with a scale of 1/8”= 1 foot. 128. List out some of the software program that can be useful for architect? software programs List AutoCAD Revit 3DS Max Sketchup Photoshop Adobe creative suites Microsoft office Digital Media 129. What are the skills required to become an architect? Conceptual understanding of designing models Basic knowledge of computer and architect related software programs Engineering ability Business aptitude Legal knowledge Designing 3D models 130. What things architect have to take care of before starting any project? Whether the owner has proper planning permission Whether the building has a certain listed grade approved Knowledge of building appliances and materials that includes the cost as well Need to take environmental factors into consideration 131. How you can use different dimension tools in CAD? What are the different dimensions available? If you are using CAD and want to use dimension tools, then go to CAD>Dimensions and you can have access to a wide range of dimensions like Manual dimensions Interior dimensions Auto exterior dimensions Auto interior dimensions End to end dimensions Point to point dimensions Angular dimensions Display temporary dimensions Moving objects using dimensions Read the full article

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The best places to go wine tasting in Australia include Barossa Valley, Yarra Valley, McLaren Vale, and Margaret River. You can go wine tasting on a day trip from Sydney or Melbourne, or stay a few nights at a beautiful hotel set amongst the vineyards. These wine regions offer everything from behind-the-scenes tours to private dinners with the winemaker.

Australia may be known for its Shiraz, but the country is filled with a multitude of wine regions and varietals to try on your next trip! Shiraz and Chardonnay make up 44% of Australia’s total wine production, but other varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Sauvignon Blanc are becoming increasingly popular.

Here are the best places to go wine tasting in Australia:

Dining at Murray Street Vineyards, Barossa Valley. Image: Tourism South Australia

Barossa Valley

Why visit Barossa Valley: Barossa Valley has possibly the oldest living vines in the world! Barossa Valley is only 45 minutes from Adelaide and nestled within beautiful rolling hills. You will feel disconnected from the rest of the world as you walk through wineries and take in the views.

Famous for: Barossa Valley is famous for Riesling, both a rich and a dry. The nearby Clare Valley produces some of the richest Riesling, while the Eden Valley produces very dry Riesling.

Getting there: Barossa Valley is about 1 hour’s drive from Adelaide.

Don’t miss: Barossa Valley is home to some of our favorite wineries, each with a unique feel and experience.

Seppeltsfield – The winner of an international Best of Wine Tourism award in 2019, this winery releases a 100-year-old vintage each year.

Jacob’s Creek – Relax with a glass of wine or join in on a food pairing class with a food and wine master.

Pindarie Wines – A family-owned winery that is adorned with restored wood and exposed brick. They also have an onsite restaurant with gourmet pies.

Turkey Flat Vineyards – Formerly a butcher’s shop, this family-owned vineyard is nestled in historic Tanunda.

Elderton Wines – With top class vintages, this family-owned winery is inviting and offers amazing tasting experiences.

St. Hugo – Offering sophisticated dining, ironstone buildings, and fine wine varieties, this winery is sure to check all of your requirements.

Kangaroo among the vines in McLaren Vale. Image: Tourism South Australia

McLaren Vale

Why visit McLaren Vale: Come for the wine, stay for the food! Best known for Shiraz, McLaren Vale also produces Grenache and Cabernet. When you visit McLaren Vale, you can experience everything from high-end wines to everyday vinos to sip on. Mix your wine experience with some bites to complete your time there.

Famous for: McLaren Vale is best known for their Shiraz, but is also popular for their Grenache and Cabernet. They also offer some Mediterranean varieties like Fiano, Vermentino, Tempranillo, and Sangiovese.

Getting there: Located in the Fleurieu Zone, McLaren Vale is a 40-minute drive from Adelaide.

Don’t miss: After your wine tours, make sure to take in some of the beautiful beaches of McLaren Vale! Almost 20 miles of coastline pairs perfectly with a glass of Shiraz or Cabernet. Beaches like Aldinga Beach, Moana, Port Willunga, and Sellicks Beach are a perfect way to spend an afternoon.

Hot air balloon over Yarra Valley. Image: Tourism Victoria

Yarra Valley

Why visit Yarra Valley: Located in Victoria near the vibrant city of Melbourne, the Yarra Valley has a cool climate that makes for an amazing Pinot Noir. The Yarra Valley is the oldest wine region within Victoria, dating back to 1838. You can enjoy anything from a sparkling wine to a beautiful crisp rosé.

Famous for: The Yarra Valley is known for its Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The Yarra Valley is also known for fresh produce, like salmon, trout, and caviar along with handmade cheeses and preserves.

Getting there: The Yarra Valley is about a 1-hour drive from Melbourne.

Don’t miss: The Yarra Valley is not just a wine destination. After your wine tour, stop at one of the many breweries to enjoy some beer! Before you leave the wineries, make sure to check out some local art at a surrounding museum. One of our favorites is the TarraWarra Museum of Art, with a restaurant and cellar located on property.

Here are some great breweries in Yarra Valley to check out:

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White Rabbit Brewery

Watts River Brewing

The Cape to Cape Track in Margaret River. Image: Tourism Western Australia

Margaret River

Why visit Margaret River: Margaret River is known for producing wines like Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc blends. Located in Western Australia, it’s a bit off the beaten track and features gorgeous scenery. If you are looking to indulge in a great red wine or discover some fresh whites, Margaret River is a great place to explore!

Famous for: The Margaret River is famous for Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc blends. Margaret River is popular for both red and white wines, but Cabernet Sauvignon is what they are best known for. It is known as the “hero” variety in the area, which is often blended with Merlot for a full-bodied and earthy flavor.

Getting there: Margaret River is located in Western Australia, about 3 hours’ drive from Perth. We recommend staying a night or 2; there are some beautiful properties to stay in.

Don’t miss: After you are finished tasting the amazing wines of Margaret River, make sure to explore one of the underground caves or indulge in a gourmet culinary experience!

Welcome to wine country! Image: Tourism Australia

Hunter Valley

Why visit Hunter Valley: The history of Hunter Valley stretches 180 years, with over 150 wineries spanning across the beautiful hills of the area. The history of Hunter Valley is rich; the Wonnarua were the first inhabitants of the area. The Wonnarua inhabited the area for 30,000 years, carving the way for the valley that is known today. The wine produced here is globally known and loved by many.

Famous for: Although Hunter Valley is not known for a specific varietal, the wine owners often co-op their grape produce sharing them amongst each other. If you are planning to visit Hunter Valley, we suggest you take the day to explore surrounding activities as well!

Getting there: Located in New South Wales, Hunter Valley is about a 2-hour drive from Sydney.

Don’t miss:

Visit cellar doors with a winemaker

Enjoy a day spa at Chateau Élan

Take a balloon ride to witness breathtaking views

Scenery at Devil’s Corner Winery in Tamar Valley. Image: Tourism Tasmania

Tamar Valley

Why visit Tamar Valley: Although Tasmania may not be the first place to go wine tasting in Australia, the Tamar Valley is a great place to stop if you are visiting to see the local wildlife. The Tamar Valley, along with the Coal River Valley and Richmond, is drier and warmer than southern Victoria. That being said, they offer a great sparkling wine that truly challenges Champagne from France.

Famous for: Tasmania is known for its Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, and sparkling wine.

Getting there: You can visit the Tamar Valley on a day trip from Launceston or Cradle Mountain.

Don’t miss: The Tamar Valley offers a great variety of wine, but is also packed with history, industrial heritage, and natural wildlife. When you are done with your wine tasting or tour, make sure to head to a museum or garden tour.

Lawrence House Museum – Ideal for picnics on a warm day, this local history museum will blow you away with the interior design.

The Garden House – Filled with enchanting terraced walled garden sets, the 16th century home is stunning and inviting.

The Forgotten Garden of Lewtrenchard – This garden is nestled between the secluded Lew Valley, great to explore and take in some of the wonderful local greenery.

Wine with a view at Paringa Estate, Mornington Peninsula. Image: Tourism Victoria

Mornington Peninsula

Why visit Mornington Peninsula: The landscape of Mornington Peninsula will draw you in; with its gentle hills, rolling green pastures, and tranquil vineyards, the area is calming and peaceful—the perfect backdrop for a leisurely sip. The region has built a global reputation for producing a wide range of wines, which go well with their breathtaking beaches, bays, and natural scenery.

Famous for: The Mornington Peninsula is famous for Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Noir. 40% of their wines are white while 60% of their wines are red. The Chardonnay is very distinct in flavor, with notes of melon, citrus, and fig.

Getting there: Mornington Peninsula is 1 hour south of Melbourne.

Don’t miss: When sipping on your wine, don’t miss the beautiful scenery surrounding Mornington Peninsula. The area is close to the ocean, which brings in cool breezes even on the warmest day. You have to try the Chardonnay and the Pinot Noir while you are there, but you can also try a Shiraz if you are interested.

Spread at Zema Estate, Coonawarra. Image: Tourism South Australia

Coonawarra

Why visit Coonawarra: If you are a fan of Cabernet, Coonawarra is the place for you! The flat and fertile land of Coonawarra drew settlers into the area in the mid-1800s, who saw potential in the land and established the wine region. Coonawarra is popular not only for wine, but also sheep produce. Many sheep herders have migrated to the area for the lush land.

Famous for: Coonawarra is known as the king of Cabernet, but many other grape varietals are also found in this region, including Merlot, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc.

Getting there: Coonawarra is about halfway between Melbourne and Adelaide, so you can make a stop while driving the Great Ocean Road.

Don’t miss: Coonawarra is close to the ocean and has neighboring sheep farms. Make sure to take in the beautiful scenery while exploring the wine region. Only an hour and a half north, the Clare Valley offers great wines as well. If you have time, we suggest you stop by to do some wine tours in the Clare Valley!

Wine and local produce at Pike & Joyce, Adelaide Hills. Image: Tourism Australia

Adelaide Hills

Why visit Adelaide Hills: The altitude in Adelaide is cooling, which produces wines like Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, and Shiraz. Adelaide Hills is unlike most of the southern regions of Australia, since its colder climate and rockier soil produce medium-flavored wines, perfect for everybody!

Famous for: Adelaide Hills is famous for Chardonnay but also produces an amazing Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blac, and Shiraz.

Getting there: Adelaide Hills is just 40 minutes from central Adelaide, making it the most convenient wine tasting option on the list!

Don’t miss: When traveling to Adelaide, make sure to visit the Adelaide Central Market, the botanic garden, and the fabulous restaurants in town! The city is filled with adventures and places to see, so we recommend staying at least 2 nights to explore.

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Guisborough Woods

Welcome again to Buggy Adventures. Wow, they seem to be coming thick and fast! Well this particular blog brings to you a nice short 4.5 mile circular in Guisborough Woods. So if you don’t have much time but fancy squeezing in a nice walk and with 550 feet of elevation gain, so it gets the blood pumping, then this is a good one.

I have also discovered how to add photos to my blog, I’m getting so tech savvy these days and courtesy of Strava I will add a route map at the start of each blog.  There are one or two pictures added to my two previous blogs, so please feel free to scroll down and re-visit.

Joining us today on our Buggy Adventures is Thomas’s Grandad - my Dad, Keith and Lily the poodle. Growing up I was an only child and to be honest, I loved it. Not having to share my CD’s, no squabbling over which sibling gets the bigger bedroom, or battling over who got the keys to my Dad’s Renault 5 once I was of driving age! So having a dog constantly in the family was my equivalent of a sibling. Misty, our wonderful family pooch, was a miniature poodle with attitude. He really thought he was head of the family and quite frankly, he was! Misty often covered two or three times the distance than we did on our family hikes. Then we had Louis, a white standard poodle who was such a handsome devil and he knew it too. Louis also loved his walks in the woods and hills of Guisborough with my parents. My Dad often shared his love of photography with Louis by going out on early morning walks in the woods in an attempt to photograph the perfect sunrise. Sadly we lost lovely Louis last year just before Christmas and it's fair to say the whole family was devastated. I still miss him so much to this day. My poor Dad was lost without his loyal companion and despite my parents saying that they weren't going to get another dog it was evident that there was a void. Lily was the perfect dog for my parents. A three year old miniature rescue poodle who had not had a very nice life so far and had been used purely for breeding. Now though she has been given the life she deserves with my Mum and Dad. Actually looking like a poodle now after some serious grooming, I was amazed at how well behaved she was off the lead on our hike. So, Leela, Thomas, my Dad, Lily and the Buggy Explorer set off on a walk all together.

We entered the Guisborough Woods at the top of the Pine Hills housing estate off Lyndale.  All of the road names on the Pine Hills estate are named afer dales such as Farndale, Weardale and Rosedale.  The path from Lyndale goes down a short but steep hill where it meets up with the old Middlesbrough and Guisborough railway line.  Oh how Guisborough could now do with a train service to Middlesbrough, I think that it would be very well supported and would certainly take a lot of cars off the road.  Cut backs are not only happening now as they obviously played a part in 1964, the last time a train operated on this line.  Much of the old line is now walkways or built on, so no chance of it being re-opened.

Once at the old line we turned right and walked in the direction of the briliant Branch Walkway Cafe at the Guisborough Forest and Walkway Visitors Centre.  If you are on the look out for a full monty breakfast, than you need not look any further than the Branch Walkway Cafe.  Just don’t expect to be able to eat for 24 hours after and make sure you are hungry, really hungry.  Their rocky roads are pretty special too.  Anyway, as my Mum was preparing a lovely family meal for later in the day we avoided temptation by taking a left turn into the woods just before we got the the cafe.  We immediately turned right and walked uphill past the adventure playground on our right amongst the trees.  Thomas will love it here when he is older.

As we walked the views opened up to our right looking over Pinchinthorpe and the fields between Guisborough and Nunthorpe.  In the distance you can see towards Flatts Lane and the Eston Hills with the busy A171 road linking Middlesbrough to Guisborough inbetween.  Along this path we passed a few walkers one of whom had a dog which seemed to show some interest in Lily and decided for a good few yards that he no longer wanted to wallk with his owner and tried to tag along with us!  Lily is not that type of girl though and she did not show one bit of interest in her new admirer and the dog finaly gave up and walked back in the oposite direction towards his owner who by now was out of sight!

We followed the path for its entirety and it came to a head at a concrete road which snakes its way uphill through the trees to Bousdale Farm.  This concrete road was always a killer when I rode up it on my mountain bike years ago and guess what? Its a killer when pushing a three wheeled offroad baby buggy too!  After one or two rest stops we all made it to the top at Bousdale Farm where we all decided on a rest and drink stop while taking in the views and a few photos.

Bousdale Farm has renovated some outbuildings turning them into holiday cottages and what a setting it is in.  Within easy reach of Guisborough and the surounding area it has a feel of remoteness with some outstanding views of the hills.  There were some very friendly goats in a field here and one of them was eager to make friends, or perhaps he just wanted whatever food we had on us.  Since we were only on a short hike all we had were a couple of snickers bars and a bottle of water, so Billy the goat went disappointed!

We walked through the yard and through a gate into fields and we got a spectacular view of that mountain again, Roseberry Topping.  It certainly dominates and you can see why it is nicknamed the Cleveland Matterhorn as it does share a distinct resemblance with its much bigger namesake.  The summit once resembled a sugar loaf. Then in 1912 Roseberry Topping changed forever when the Western side of the hill collapsed, mainly due to alum and ironstone mining but also because of a geological fault.  Apparently Guisborough is one of the more likely places in the country to have an earthquake, not that I have ever noticed!  Due to the sheer West face following the collapse the Topping has since been compared to its big Swiss cousin.

So once through the first field we entered another via a metal gate and keeping to the left hand edge of the field we walked through to another metal gate and turned left to go up to the wooden gate oposite.  Back onto well maintained paths we turned left and walked back into the Guisborough Forest.  From here on it was easy pushing with the buggy rolling over well maintained fire track roads after the uneven tracks in the fields that we had just come through. 

We carried on walking downhill and after a little while we turned almost back on oursleves to extend the walk a little.  The paths zigzag their way through the woods and you can walk for hours without ever being more than a couple of miles from where you started!  As we dropped lower towards the end of the walk we enjoyed a little break by a bench with a lovely view across rapeseed fields near to Home Farm on the Hutton Village Road.  We admired the yellow carpet that spread out infront of us while munching on funsized Aldi Racer bars, which is basically a Snickers but half the price, as is everything at Aldi!

We finished the hike by walking along the track going past Home Farm and the idylic barn conversions with their spectactular views of the surrounding countryside and onto the Hutton Village road, where we parked the car on our last walk.  We walked onto the Avenue and the final few minutes rolling back to my parents where a hearty meal awaited us.

A lovely way to spend a couple of hours in the local countryside.

Look out for the next Buggy Adventures blog where our very good friends Maggie and Joe join us for a hike which challenges the buggy’s capabilities in the heart of my favourite part of the country.

Boldly going where no buggy has gone before...........

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