In a breakthrough study, researchers at the RMIT University have developed a sustainable way to dispose of face masks by recycling them to make roads. The new material is a mix of shredded single-use face masks and processed building rubble ...
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Concrete Slump Variations at Site: How to Deal with it? Explained with Video
Adjusting the slump of concrete is a part of the concreting process, which the contractors should manage properly and cautiously. The concrete slump variation from one transit mixer to another is generally due to aggregate moisture content, concrete temperature, mixing ...
What is Column Kicker? Its Formworks, Application and Advantages: Video Included
What is Column Kicker? Why it is Used in Construction? Column Kicker is a small concrete step used at the bottom of columns or walls to make sure that correct coordinates of columns or walls are maintained between floor slabs. ...
5 Tips to Improve Construction Quality: Explained with Video
The best way to ensure client satisfaction in a construction project is by incorporating a well-defined quality control process. Strict adherence to the process results in improved delivery of the work, leading to lesser rework and higher profits for the ...
How to Plan for Cold Weather Masonry Construction?
Cold weather masonry construction demands several precautions to be taken by the builders. To avoid seasonal delays associated with cold weather construction, the builder or contractor employs dynamic procedures, equipment, mason contractors, supplies, etc. As per ACI 530.1-08/ASCE 6-08/TMS 602-08, ...
5 Tips to Streamline Construction Projects during the Pandemic | Video Inside
The ongoing pandemic has impacted almost every industry of our capitalist economy, ranging from retail and tourism to finance and automobile. The construction industry isn’t indifferent to these changes and is also suffering badly due to the COVID-19 crisis. Unlike ...
Video: Virgin Hyperloop’s Passenger Experience Vision for the 21st Century
On 27th January 2021, Virgin Hyperloop shared its vision for the future of high-speed transportation, taking viewers on a virtual hyperloop journey by showing end-to-end passenger experience for the 21st century. Virgin Hyperloop aims to transport people across great distances ...
Pipe Reticulation System- A Revolutionary Anti-Termite Treatment
Pipe reticulation system is a revolutionary termite treatment method designed to effectively treat the area under concrete slabs or flooring before they are constructed. The reticulation system is a network of underground specially designed pipes(rubberized membrane) to induce anti-termite chemical uniformly throughout ...
How to Carry out Concrete Cubes Sampling as per IS 456?
The compressive strength test is one of the most important tests performed on concrete. This test gives a fair idea about the quality of the concrete that is being poured at the site. While conducting this test, the major question ...
How to Test Quality of Steel Reinforcement at Construction Site?
It is important to check the quality of reinforcement bars in order to ensure that the required characteristics are instilled into a structure. The quality check of the reinforcement bars brought to the site can be performed by the following ...