A ramp is a sloped pathway used to provide access between two vertical levels. It facilitates the movement of wheelchairs, bicycles, and other wheeled vehicles. Ramps are constructed when a number of people or vehicles have to be moved from one ...
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Failed Concrete Slump Test? Here is What you Should do
Engineers should make a proper decision when an on-site slump test fails. The decision could be an outright rejection of the complete batch of concrete or the suspension of the work due to the contractor’s failure to follow project requirements. ...
How to Vibrate Fresh Concrete Efficiently?
The vibration of concrete is a critical step in concrete construction. The process eliminates air bubbles present in the freshly poured concrete and provides a compact concrete mass. Fresh concrete can be vibrated by hands or by concrete vibrating machines. ...
How to Perform Riveting and Bolting in Steel Structure?
Riveting and bolting are the most commonly adopted procedure used for connecting steel members in a steel structure. The detailed procedures for performing proper riveting and bolting operations are discussed in this article. A riveted steel connection is made between two plates ...
How to Fix Doors and Windows in Wall Openings?
Doors and windows are among the essential elements of a building from security, functional, and aesthetic point of view. Proper fixing of doors and windows in wall openings is vital as faulty installation could compromise the safety of the building. ...
How to Prepare Concrete for Footings of a Two-storey Building?
Preparation of concrete for footings of a building with a maximum of two storeys can be carried out in the field without the need for extensive calculations. It involves selecting suitable constituent materials and properly mixing them to produce concrete ...
How to Choose the Right Reinforcement Material?
Steel is a conventional reinforcing material used in construction for imparting tensile strength and ductility to concrete structures. Steel and concrete possess similar thermal characteristics that make them to expand and contract at similar rates. Both of them, hence, work ...
How to Plan and Prepare for Water Supply Projects?
A water supply project generally consists of a water collection unit, conveyance system, and units for treatment, purification, and distribution. It is necessary to plan, prepare, and design the entire water supply scheme before constructing the units. A proper plan ...