The prevention of honeycomb in concrete structures can save time and money, and help construct structurally sound concrete members. Therefore, undertaking preventive measures to avoid the occurrence of honeycomb is of utmost importance. The measures include proper compaction, use of ...
Discy Latest Articles
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 ...
Non-Conformance Report (NCR): How To Report Construction Quality Issue?
The quality issues observed in construction practices are addressed in a report called the non-conformance report or the non-conformity report (NCR). An NCR explains the deviation of a specific construction work or task from the required standards and specifications. An ...
Standard Specifications of Hollow and Solid Concrete Blocks
In recent times, we have seen a drastic transition from brick masonry to concrete block masonry due to its numerous advantages such as fire resistance, good acoustic performance, cost-efficiency, and strength. In this article, we’ll discuss the standard specifications of ...
How to Choose Quality Coarse Aggregate for Concrete Construction?
The selection of good quality coarse aggregate is essential for the production of concrete that meets the desired strength and durability requirements. Ideal construction aggregate should have a rough surface texture and should be clean, strong, and free from coating ...
What are the Factors Responsible for Low-Quality Construction?
Notwithstanding the size of a construction organization, there are just a few principal reasons that cause the lags in construction quality. And these are the same reasons that lead to safety issues as well. Giving heed to the following four ...
Chemical Requirement of Aggregates as per European Standards [PDF]
The aggregates used in the production of concrete are inert granular materials such as gravel, crushed stone, sand, slag, recycled concrete, and geosynthetic aggregates. The aggregates may be natural, manufactured, or recycled. This article is in continuation of the article: Geometrical ...
Standard Deviation for Compressive Strength of Concrete with Example [PDF]
Standard deviation for concrete is the method to determine the reliability between the compressive strength results of a concrete batch. The standard deviation serves as the basis for control of variability in the test results of concrete for the same ...