Thickness of concrete slab depends on loads and size of the slab. In general, 6 inch (150mm) slab thickness is considered for residential and commercial buildings with reinforcement details as per design. Methods used for finding slab thickness varies for ...
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23 Types of Concrete Used in Construction and their Applications
Different types of concrete are produced based on the constituent material, mix design, the method of construction, area of application, form of hydration reaction. Details of these various types of concrete, their properties and applications are discussed. 23 Types of ...
14 Common Defects in Painting
Painting not only gives a good appearance to a structure but also provides protection against various infiltrative actions such as corrosion, decaying, weathering, etc. But however, paint film also gets deteriorated by these actions. Hence the paint should be selected ...
Theory of Simple Bending
When a beam is subjected to a loading system or by a force couple acting on a plane passing through the axis, then the beam deforms. In simple terms, this axial deformation is called as bending of a beam. Due to ...
8 Types of Concrete Finishes [PDF]
The concrete is a versatile construction material used all over the world for all types of construction applications. Concrete in its green form can be molded into any shape, size, and finish with the help of different finishing techniques and ...
Types of Pile Driving Equipments -Applications, Advantages and Details
There are several machines and equipment which are employed for pile driving during construction. These machines and tools are discussed.
Concrete Calculator – Calculate Concrete for Slab, Beam, Column and Footings
This Concrete Calculator calculates quantities of materials required for construction of concrete slabs, beams, columns, footings and trapezoidal footings in cubic meters and cubic feet. The quantity of cement, sand and aggregates for various proportions of concrete such as M10 ...
Water Quality Tests for Concrete Construction and Recommended Limits
There are various tests on water to check its quality for suitability of concrete construction. These tests on water for concrete construction is discussed. Quality of water for construction use is determined in the laboratory. This test is done as per ...
Rate Analysis for Cement Mortar -Calculate Quantity and Cost
Rate analysis for cement mortar requires estimation of materials i.e. cement and sand required for 1m3 for various proportions, CM 1:2, 1:4, 1:6, 1:8 etc.
Planning of a Construction Project
Planning is the first step of construction project management philosophy of planning, organizing and controlling the execution of the projects. Construction project planning and project scheduling is two separate and distinct function of the project management. Here, we will learn ...