Precast concrete is prepared by casting concrete in reusable molds or “form” which is then treated in a controlled environment, conveyed to the construction site, and lifted to the place. The properties of precast concrete, such as cost-effectiveness, durability, adaptability, ...
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How to Use Blasting for Deep Compaction of Soil?
Blasting is an economical compaction method that can be applied for various soil types such as granular, silt, clay, loess, etc. Not only is the technique highly effective in loose soil, but also capable of compacting granular soil down to ...
What are the Causes of Slope Failure?
Soil instability is the inclination of soil for upward, lateral, or downward movement due to natural factors like pore water pressure, cracking, earthquakes, etc. It is crucial to understand the factors that cause slope instability for two reasons. First, for ...
How to Place Reinforcement Bars in Concrete?
A reinforcement bar is a steel bar or mesh of steel wires used in reinforced concrete and masonry structures to strengthen and aid the concrete under tension. Proper placement of reinforcement bars, as per the specified drawings is vital for ...
What are the Basic Design Features of Tall Structures?
A tall framework is a structural system designed to resist lateral forces due to wind or earthquakes, considering the criteria for strength, drift, and the convenience of the occupants. Tall frameworks are not novel to any territory in the world ...
How to Conduct Weight Sounding Test?
Weight sounding test is a form of penetration test conducted at construction sites to assess liquefaction susceptibility, soil profiling, determination of the bearing capacity of shallow and deep foundations, etc. The test consists of two stages, namely, static penetration and rotational penetration, ...
How to Plan a LEED-certified Project?
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), developed by the U.S Green Building Council in 1998, is a certification system for rating buildings that are constructed with environmentally friendly products and practices. LEED certification for any project can be categorized ...
8 Ways COVID-19 is Changing Residential Designs
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a multitude of changes in our everyday lives, but the major one is people choosing to stay at home. It has transformed our houses into sanctuaries where we have to spend more of our time ...
How to Construct a LEED-Certified House?
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), developed by the U.S Green Building Council in 1998, is a certification system for rating buildings that are constructed with environmentally friendly products and practices. This rating program encourages and rates different aspects ...
A Beginner’s Guide to Concrete Mixes [PDF]
A concrete mix is a proportionate mixture of components such as cement, sand, aggregates, and water. The mix ratios are determined based on the type of construction and mix designs. However, building codes provide nominal and standard concrete mix ratios ...