The occurrence of excessive dampness in buildings, especially those of concrete and masonry, is widespread and reflects upon the quality of building materials and construction techniques. The defect is long-standing and the cause of extensive deterioration of the material. Dampness ...
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7-Day Challenge for Civil Engineers
Hello & Welcome, Welcome to TheConstructor VIP. Our intention is not just to give you better information on civil engineering and construction, but also to make you successful in whatever you do. Whether you are a student, an employee, a ...
Failed Concrete Slump Test? Here is What you Should do
Engineers should make a proper decision when an on-site slump test fails. The decision could be an outright rejection of the complete batch of concrete or the suspension of the work due to the contractor’s failure to follow project requirements. ...
Eiffel Tower: Construction Features of the Iron Giant
The Eiffel Tower was the first structure to reach the coveted height of 1000 feet and maintained its status as the world’s tallest structure until 1930. It was constructed as a landmark monument to commemorate the centenary of the 1789 ...
How Important is Supply Chain Management in Construction?
The construction industry is known to be highly fragmented, comprising of various stakeholders, including architects, suppliers, contractors, and indirect suppliers. Supply chain management (SCM) in the industry can play a crucial role in improving coordination between the stakeholders while ensuring ...
How to Effectively Manage Time and Activity to Boost Your Productivity?
Almost 96% of the population do not know how to manage their time and work activities effectively and increase their productivity. Most of them plan daily, make their schedules, and put timing hours to each activity they want to work ...
How to Measure Discharge Using an Orifice?
An orifice is defined as a small opening of any cross-section provided on the side or bottom of a tank through which a fluid can flow easily. Orifices are used to measure the rate of flow of a fluid. The ...
How to Vibrate Fresh Concrete Efficiently?
The vibration of concrete is a critical step in concrete construction. The process eliminates air bubbles present in the freshly poured concrete and provides a compact concrete mass. Fresh concrete can be vibrated by hands or by concrete vibrating machines. ...
How to Construct Footing for Residential Buildings with Maximum Two storeys?
The construction of footing for residential buildings of a maximum two-story is relatively easy. This is because the imposed load is small, hence problems related to underlying soil can be solved properly with a good degree of certainty. The building ...
How to Perform Riveting and Bolting in Steel Structure?
Riveting and bolting are the most commonly adopted procedure used for connecting steel members in a steel structure. The detailed procedures for performing proper riveting and bolting operations are discussed in this article. A riveted steel connection is made between two plates ...