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Definition of striking and pointing in brickwork
The variation among 'striking' and 'pointing' is given below :-• Striking stands for completing the mortar joints among the bricks which are placed freshly.• Pointing means employing a small amount of...
View ArticleLearn to compute cement quota, brickwork volume & no. of fixes for a brick wall
This construction video tutorial will show the details of cement quota, brick work volume, number of fixes for a brick wall construction.To calculate the brickwork volume, just apply the following...
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Michael R. Penn and Philip Parker have published an exclusive book alias...
Both Michael R. Penn and Philip Parker have written an exclusive book alias Introduction to Infrastructure. The book is available in paperback version.The book is specifically designed for civil and...
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How to design the reinforced concrete wall
You have to design the Reinforced concrete wall similar to a compression member. Reinforced concrete wall is suitable when there are no beams and load transmitted from the slab is massive or the...
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Variations among Warren Truss, Howe Truss and Pratt Truss
In engineering, a truss belongs to a structure that contains two-force members only. The members are arranged in order that the truss can act like a single object. The truss facilitates the structures...
View ArticleBrief explanation of welded connection of single angle section with gusset...
In this construction video tutorial, one can learn how to follow IS 800-2007 limit state method for developing the welded connection of the single angle section that contains gusset connection.You will...
View ArticleSome misconceptions in concrete and cement sectors
This construction video tutorial presented by Portland Cement Association, focuses on some most recognized but fallacious concepts in concrete construction specifically the most usual mistakes related...
View ArticleHow to determine the cutting length of stirrups
This construction article is extracted from an exclusive article written by Sourav Dutta, Manager-Civil.Normally, the stirrups are assigned with its external dimensions. As for instance, a 250mm x...
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Setting Process of Cement
The reaction of cement starts immediately when the water is mixed. In it’s pure and finely ground form, it is extremely sensitive to water. Out of the three main compounds of cement, i.e. C3A, C3S,...
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How to examine brickwork in a wall
After completion of brickworks, it is required to examine the brickworks with the following four steps:• Gauge - Examine the height of the course• Level – Ensure that the perfect level is maintained...
View ArticleHow to find out water absorption ratio in bricks
This construction video tutorial is made on the topic of water absorption test in brick.The video starts with selecting some bricks out of a series of bricks and keep them aside. Mark them with the...
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Engineering Mathematics: YouTube Workbook – A good resource for civil...
Engineering Mathematics: YouTube Workbook is an exclusive e-book for construction and engineering professionals. The book is written by Dr Chris Tisdell, a mathematician at UNSW, Sydney and a YouTube...
View ArticleCutting Length of Triangular Stirrups
It is an easy drawn way with formulas about calculating the cutting length of the Triangular Stirrups. Follow the link for the video.To calculate the cutting length of Triangular Stirrups first a...
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Foundation3D – A powerful construction tool for footing analysis and design
Foundation3D is a powerful tool that can be used for analyzing and designing spread and combined footing. The design of soil or pile supported foundation can be completed without any difficulty.This...
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Civil Engineering: Conventional and Objective Type – An exclusive e-book
Khurmi R.S. and Gupta J.K. have written an exclusive e-book known as Civil Engineering (conventional and objective type). The book is available in paperback version.The book sheds light on different...
View ArticleHow to estimate the quantity or number of dump trucks necessary for cut &...
This construction video tutorial provides detailed guidelines for computing the quantity or number of dump trucks essential for cut filling of soil.Cutting and filling stands for the method of shifting...
View ArticleCSiBridge 2017 – The newest software for 3D bridge analysis
Computers and Structures, Inc. is the developer of CSiBridge. It is a very useful software for integrated 3d bridge analysis.Modeling, analysis and design of bridge structures are incorporated into...
View ArticleWhat are the maximum bearing capacity of various types of soil
In this construction video tutorial, one will be familiar with how to determine maximum bearing capacity of various types of soil.Safe Bearing Capacity of Soils is defined as the maximum strength of...
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Ring 3.0 – A powerful software for bridge analysis and masonry design
LimitState Ltd has developed RING, a powerful construction program for bridge analysis and masonry design.The most updated version is RING 3.0. The newest version can be used for analyzing masonry arch...
View ArticleGuidelines for reinforced cement concrete design
This construction video provides detailed guidelines for designing reinforced cement concrete with adherence to the Indian National Building Code (IS 456 – 2000).This code is designed for general...
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