Curing of cement concrete is defined as the process of maintaining the moisture and temperature conditions of concrete for hydration reaction to normally so that concrete develops hardened properties over time. The main components which need to be taken care ...
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Defects in Concrete Structures – Types Causes, Prevention
Different types of defects in concrete structures can be cracking, crazing, blistering, delamination, dusting, curling, efflorescence, scaling and spalling. These defects can be due to various reasons or causes. Causes for Defects in Concrete Structures Causes of defects in concrete ...
Excavation For Foundation Procedure, Setting Out, Safety Measures and Dewatering
Excavation procedure for foundation construction requires site clearance, setting out, excavation and safety measures based on depth of excavation.
Loads and Forces Acting on Retaining Wall and Their Calculations [PDF]
Various types of loads and forces act on a retaining wall, and their calculation is essential for its design. These forces on the retaining wall depends on multiple factors which are discussed. Loads and Forces Acting on Retaining Wall There ...
Manufactured Sand (M-Sand) for Concrete -Properties and Advantages
Manufactured sand (M-Sand) is a substitute of river sand for concrete construction produced from hard granite stone by crushing. Advantages and properties of m-sand are discussed.
Fiber Reinforced Concrete – Types, Properties and Advantages of Fiber Reinforced Concrete
Fiber Reinforced Concrete is a composite material of mixtures of cement mortar or concrete and fibers and has different types and properties and advantages.
Factors Affecting Construction Cost Estimation
Various factors influence the cost estimation of a construction project. Preparation of a construction cost estimate for any project is a very complex process which consists of many variable factors. Every variable has to be correctly estimated based on proper ...
Work Procedure of Excavation at Construction Site
Work procedure for excavation at construction site involves understanding of centre line and excavation drawings, setting out of plan on ground, excavation of soil and removal of excess soil. Quality checks such as recording ground level and marking of reference ...
Minimum Height and Size Standards for Rooms in Buildings
Minimum heights and size standards for rooms ensures that there is good ventilation, lights and comfortable living inside the room. Height and size standards for rooms varies from one country to another and is mostly based on the preference of ...
What is Site Investigation or Soil Exploration? Objectives and Stages
Site investigation or Sub-Soil explorations are done for obtaining the information about subsurface conditions at the site proposed for construction. Soil exploration consists of determining the profile of the natural soil deposits at the site, taking the soil samples and ...