The road studs are retro-reflective supplements used in the road to improve visibility at night time and adverse weather conditions. Road studs serve the purpose of speed arrestor before junction/crossings/end of the flyover section wherein road crashes are prevalent. In ...
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Grouting of Pre/Post Tensioned Cable Ducts
Grouting of the post-tensioned cables in the post or prestressed concrete is carried out to provide permanent protection to the steel cables against corrosion. It also develops a bond between cables and surrounding concrete which fills the duct space and ...
Construction of Stone & Brick Walkway
The walkway is a smooth and flat passage or path to move around which connects different parts of the building like a garden, driveway, and door. Walkway provides a soothing look and enhances the aesthetical appearance of the house and ...
Engineering Hydrology – Features and Applications
Engineering hydrology is the science of water resource engineering which deals with the study of occurrence, distribution, movement and the properties of water on the earth or beneath the earth surface or in the atmosphere. The main scope of hydrology ...
Lime Concrete – Mix Proportions, Uses and Properties
Lime concrete is composite mixture of lime as binding material, sand as fine aggregate and gravel as coarse aggregate in appropriate proportions. Lime concrete mix ratio depends on the type of construction, but in general, it can be taken up ...
How to Pour Concrete Over-Existing Concrete Slab?
As everything in the world, concrete also has a lifespan and it wears out over time. Imperfections forms when the concrete hardens or sinks into the ground. Pouring fresh concrete over the existing concrete is a common way to level ...
Common Quality Lapses in Brick Masonry Construction
Various types of defects occur in brickwork due to the adoption of low-quality materials or due to poor workmanship. These defects should be repaired and blended with the structure as soon as possible. Following are the common defects noticed in ...
Remote Sensing- Components, Types, Applications, and Advantages
Remote sensing is the science and technology by which the properties of specified objects, area, or phenomenon can be identified, measured, and analyzed without direct contact with them in order to make useful decisions. The applications of remote sensing include ...