Concrete placement is an important process in the construction that determine the success of the structure and its life. Technical and environmental conditions are taken into strict consideration while placing the concrete. The concrete is allowed to pass through different ...
Category: Concrete Work Procedure
Concrete work procedure for various types of concrete such as foundation, columns, beams, slabs, floors and other reinforced concrete structures.
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Common Concrete Construction Mistakes at Site and How to avoid it?
Poor concrete construction methods and workmanship are responsible for the failure of buildings and structure. The poor construction methods and workmanship are caused due to negligence and inadequate quality control at the construction site. The main reason for poor construction ...
Methods of Concreting of Columns, Pedestals and Footings
Proper concreting of reinforced concrete columns, pedestals and footings is needed to ensure desired strength and durability of these structural members. Improper method of concreting may lead to corrosion of steel reinforcement due to pores, cracks in concrete and concrete ...
Good Construction Practices and Techniques to Prevent Structural Damage
Good construction practices and techniques should be followed to prevent occurrence of structural damages that may occur during occupancy and with age of the structure. A structure has to go through different stages in construction process. Each and every stage ...
How To Avoid Common Problems During Concreting at Site?
Understanding the common concreting problems that can occur during concreting practice will help to minimize further mistakes during concreting. Most of the concreting problems arise due to: Improper Mixing Improper Placing Improper Curing Mentioned below are the common concreting issues ...
Errors During Concrete Construction at Site and How to Avoid Them
Construction errors during concreting at site may occur due to failure to follow specified procedures and good practice or outright carelessness. Most of these errors may not lead to failure or deterioration of concrete, but they may have adverse impact ...
HOW TO CONTROL WASTAGE OF CONCRETE AT SITE?
How to control wastage of concrete at site? While estimating quantity of concrete for particular structural work, we normally consider 3-5% as wastage. But wastage of concrete more than that can increase the cost of project and may impact project ...
SPECIFICATIONS FOR JOINTS IN CONCRETE
Joints in concrete structures such as contraction joints and expansion joints are required to be provided to prevent cracks in concrete at hardened state. To provide these joints, there certain specification which must be followed. These specifications are explained below: ...