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Horizontal Transition Curves for Highways and Its Calculation
What is transition curve and when it is needed? Transition curve is a curve in plan which is provided to change the horizontal alignment from straight to circular curve gradually means the radius of transition curve varies between infinity to ...
Rate Analysis of Brick Masonry -Calculate Quantity and Cost
Rate analysis of brickwork requires the determination of quantities of materials (bricks and mortar) and labours. Mortar can be of any proportions 1:2, 1:4, 1:6, 1:8 etc.
Types of RCC Columns and its Construction Methods
There are various types of RCC Column based on its shape, length and forces. Function and construction methods are discussed here for these types of column.
Cement Consumption Coefficients for Various Construction Works
Construction works involving cement as one of the material requires cement consumption coefficients for estimation of quantities and cost of such works. Coefficients of cement consumption works for various construction activities involving cement mortar, concrete etc. are presented in table. ...
Brick Masonry Terms and Definitions
Brick Masonry Terms and Definitions Course A course is a horizontal layer of bricks or stones. Bed It is the surface of stone perpendicular to the line of pressure. It indicates the lower surface of bricks or stones in each ...
Concrete Slab Types – Construction, Cost, and Applications
A reinforced concrete slab is a crucial structural element and is used to provide flat surfaces(floors and ceilings) in buildings. On the basis of reinforcement provided, beam support, and the ratio of the spans, slabs are generally classified into one-way ...
ACI Method of Concrete Mix Design – Procedure and Calculations
ACI method of concrete mix design is based on the estimated weight of the concrete per unit volume. This method takes into consideration the requirements for consistency, workability, strength and durability. This article presents ACI method of concrete mix design. ...
Concrete Formwork Loads and Pressure Calculations
Concrete formworks are subjected to various loads and pressure. Concrete formwork loads and pressure calculations are described in this article. Formworks or molds are considerably important for building constrictions by holding fresh concrete mixture at place until it get required strength ...
How to be Successful in your Civil Engineering Career?
Achieving Effectiveness as a Young Civil Engineer Civil engineers spend four or more years in the institution being persuaded that if they solve the technical problems properly they will be rewarded with high grades. Not surprisingly, when they get to ...