Consolidation Test is used to determine the rate and magnitude of settlement in soils. The settlement values obtained by this test are due to primary consolidation only which is 90% of the total consolidation. The results of consolidation test are ...
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Isolated Footing Design Guidelines and Specifications as per IS 456: 2000
Specifications for Design of footings as per IS 456: 2000 Isolated footings are designed to sustain the applied loads, moments and forces and the induced reactions and to ensure that any settlement which may occur is as nearly uniform as ...
Stone Masonry Construction – Materials and Classification
Stone masonry is a type of building masonry construction that uses stones and mortar. This construction technique is used for building foundations, floors, retaining walls, arches, walls and columns. The stones used for masonry construction are natural rocks. These natural ...
Flash and Fire Point Test on Bitumen
What is Flash and Fire point Test on Bitumen? Flash and Fire point test is conducted on bitumen to know the safe mixing and application temperature values of particular bitumen grade. Why it is Necessary? At higher temperatures bituminous materials ...
Determination of Maximum Dry Density and Optimum Moisture Content of Soil -IS:2720 (Part VII)
Relationship between maximum dry density of the soil and the water content can be obtained by soil compaction test. This relationship helps in determining the optimum water content at which maximum dry density of soil can be attained through compaction.
Objectives of Construction Project Planning
Construction project planning is the initial and most important phase of project management. Planning comprises defining objectives of the project, sequence of works, construction methods, planning of resources, preparing estimation, and durations for various activities to bring about the satisfactory ...
Waffle Slab or Ribbed Slab Construction Procedure and Advantages
What is Waffle Slab or Ribbed Slab? Waffle slab or ribbed slab is a structural component which is plain on its top and contains grid like system on its bottom surface. The top of ribbed slab is normally thin and ...
Balanced, Under-Reinforced and Over-Reinforced Beam Sections
Reinforced concrete beams are classified as balanced, under-reinforced and over-reinforced based on its reinforcement percentage. Details of these beam sections are discussed.
Types of Construction Contracts and their Comparison [PDF]
There are different types of construction contracts, and their comparison is presented in this article. A construction contract is an agreement between two or more parties to execute the construction works as per certain terms and conditions. A construction contract ...
Construction Equipments for Different Purposes
Construction Equipments for Different Purposes The selection of the appropriate type and size of construction equipments often affects the required amount of time and effort and thus the job-site productivity of a project. It is therefore important for site managers ...