There are various causes of cracks in concrete structures. Cracks such as plastic shrinkage cracks, settlement cracks, various types of cracks in fresh and hardened concrete and their methods of control are discussed. Types of Cracks in Fresh and Hardened ...
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How to Use Planimeter in Surveying? Components of a Planimeter
Planimeter is an instrument used in surveying to compute the area of any given plan. Planimeter only needs plan drawn on the sheet to calculate its area.
Concrete Admixtures (Additives)- Types, Selection, Properties, Uses
Concrete admixtures (additives) enhances the properties of concrete for applications in construction with special requirements. Concrete additives are used to achieve desired workability in case of low water cement ratio, and to enhance setting time of concrete for long distance ...
Types of Tiles used in Building Construction and their Applications
Tiles in building construction are thin plates or elements used to cover surfaces like roofs, floors, and walls. Types of tiles and their applications are discussed.
Francis Turbine – its Components, Working and Application
Francis Turbine is a combination of both impulse and reaction turbine, where the blades rotate using both reaction and impulse force of water flowing through them producing electricity more efficiently. Francis turbine is used for the production of electricity in hydro power ...
Materials for Damp Proof Course in Construction
There are various types of materials for damp proof course used in construction works based on type of damp proofing required and type of structural element of building. Damp proof course (DPC) is a barrier of impervious material built into ...
Design of Flexible Pavement by Group Index Method
Before Design of Flexible Pavement by Group Index Method, let us understand What is Flexible Pavement? A true flexible pavement yields “elastically” to traffic loading. It is constructed with a bituminous-treated surface or a relatively thin surface of hot-mix asphalt ...
What are Methods of Steel Structure Design?
There are three different methods for design of steel structure, i.e. simple design, continuous design and semi-continuous steel design. Joints in structures have been assumed to behave as either pinned or rigid to render design calculations manageable. In simple design ...
Setting Time of Cement Concrete – Stages and Processes
The action of changing mixed cement from a fluid state to a solid state is called setting of cement and time required for it to set is called setting time of cement. Setting time of cement is same as setting ...
What is Green Concrete? Its Applications and Advantages in Construction
What is Green Concrete? Concrete which is made from concrete wastes that are eco-friendly are called as “Green concrete”. Green Concrete is a term given to a concrete that has had extra steps taken in the mix design and placement to ...