There are various types of cement used in building and construction works for various purposes. Thus, it is important to understand composition, properties, uses and advantages of each types of cement.
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Concrete Mix Design Calculation for M20, M25, M30 Concrete with Procedure & Example
Concrete mix design is required to achieve target strength in structures. Concrete Mix design calculation of M20, M25, M30 grade of concrete are explained with example.
Total Station in Surveying – Operation, Uses and Advantages
Total station is a surveying equipment combination of Electromagnetic Distance Measuring Instrument and electronic theodolite for construction site survey.
How to Calculate Steel Quantity for Slab, Footing and Column?
Estimation of steel reinforcement quantity for concrete slab, footing and column, beams etc. is crucial for the cost evaluation for the construction. Design drawings are used as a base for computing rebar quantity in different structural elements. This article presents steel ...
Concrete Slump Test for Workability – Procedure and Results
To study the workability (determine the consistency) of prepared concrete either in the laboratory or laboratory or during the progress of work in the field and to check the uniformity of concrete from batch to batch.
Preparation of Bar Bending Schedule (BBS) and Its Advantages
Preparation of Bar Bending Schedule (BBS) Bar bending schedule or schedule of bars (BBS) is a list of reinforcement bars for a given reinforced concrete work item, and is presented in a tabular form for easy visual reference. Table of ...
Methods of Solid Waste Disposal and Management
Methods of Solid Waste Disposal and Management Methods of solid waste disposal and management are as below: Open burning Dumping into the sea Sanitary Landfills Incineration Composting Ploughing in fields Hog feeding Grinding and discharging into sewers Salvaging Fermentation and ...
Types of Concrete Mix Ratio Design and their Strengths
Concrete mix ratios are the proportions of concrete components such as cement, sand, aggregates and water. These mix ratios are decided based on type of construction and mix designs. However, building codes provides nominal and standard concrete mix ratios for ...
18 Types of Doors Used in Building Construction
There are different types of doors used in building works classified based on placing of components, method of construction, working operations and construction material used. A door is an accessible barrier which is provided in a wall opening to give an ...
Foundation Construction [PDF]: Depth, Width, Layout, and Excavation
Procedure for construction of foundation starts with a decision on its depth, width, and marking layout for excavation and centerline of foundation. Foundation is the part of the structure below the plinth level in direct contact of soil and transmits ...