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How to determine grades of concrete following IS 456:2000 standard

This construction video tutorial explains the grades of concrete with adherence to IS 456:2000 as well as process for detecting the characteristics strength of concrete.IS 456-2000 refers to an Indian...

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A position is vacant for principal roads/highways engineer

The Company: A leading engineering Services business a strong presence and excellent track record of rendering major transport corridors in dominant international cities, is inviting applications for...

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Some useful tips to read civil engineering drawings efficiently

This construction video tutorial sifts through the process for evaluating engineering drawing easily.In this video, some crucial topics like grid lines in civil engineering, problems found in the...

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KaderColumn – A useful construction program for column analysis

KaderColumn is a powerful construction program that is created for reinforced concrete tied short columns.It can be used to create the designs of columns based on up to eleven cases of loading...

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How to design a beam in excel with coefficient method

This construction video tutorial sifts through the process for evaluating engineering drawing easily.This construction video tutorial provides detailed guidelines on how to use excel based spreadsheet...

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How to make design of concrete corbel with spreadsheet

If you want to be familiar with the detailed process necessary for creating the design of a RCC Corbel in excel based spreadsheet following ACI 95, then you should go through the following construction...

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Brief demonstration of drywall estimating template in excel

This construction video tutorial provides the demonstration of user-friendly and spreadsheet based drywall estimating software.It becomes difficult for the contractors to estimate and finish takeoff...

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Characteristics of Mass Concrete

Mass concrete is made with solid structures (> 80 cm). These structures frequently contain a greater volume. It signifies that large volumes of concrete should be set up in a short time. It needs...

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Some useful tips to develop and pour concrete stairs

The renowned concrete contractor, David Odell, has presented an exclusive construction video tutorial that provides some useful construction tips on how to develop and pour concrete stairs (10 steps of...

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Step-by-step guidelines to develop a concrete block wall

A concrete block wall is formed with standard size concrete blocks. The standard size belongs to 8 inches. The sizes of the blocks may differentiate based on the design parameters and standards fixed...

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Benefits of concrete covers blocks in RCC work

This construction video tutorial will guide you to make concrete cover block or rebar spacer at a reasonable cost.A rebar spacer belongs to a object that fastens the reinforcing steel or "rebar" in...

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Common types of pipe fittings in a plumbing system

In this construction video tutorial, you will gather knowledge on various types of pipe fittings which are generally utilized in plumbing system. The video is very useful for the mechanical engineers...

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7 Basic Tests of Bricks to ensure it’s quality

This construction video tutorial briefly explains what the most important brick test procedures are generally undertaken in the construction jobsite.The details of the tests are given below...

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Reinforcement details for slabs-on-ground with crack control factors

While designing the slabs, which are built up on ground, the crack control factors should be taken into account. Given below, reinforcement details for slabs-on-ground.The density and the design of the...

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The uses of excavation supports or earth retaining structures

Excavation support or earth retaining structures are vital where deep excavation is created and arrangement of necessary slope is not possible. Given below, the details of different types of excavation...

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Details of technical specifications of bitumen macadam & bitumen concrete for...

This construction video briefly explains the technical specification for bitumen macadam and bitumen concrete essential for any road work.Bitumen Macadam alias Asphalt Concrete is formed by blending...

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Some crucial points to be considered before purchasing cement bags for jobsite

Cement is considered as one of the most vital construction elements in modern construction. If the strength of the cement is good, the structure will also be stronger and long-lasting.The cost of...

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MasterRC Pile Cap Designer – An exclusive software for designing & detailing...

MasterRC Pile Cap Designer is an intuitive software package for structural engineering works. It can be used for the analysis, design, detailing and scheduling of commonly shaped pile caps for 1 to 9...

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Brief explanation of rebaring method in reinforced concrete construction

Rebaring technique in reinforced concrete construction stands for a process that is undertaken for fabricating and arranging of reinforcement bars perfectly based on the design and drawings intended...

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The duties and responsibilities of civil engineers

The main objective of civil engineers is to plan, design, build, operate and maintain roads, bridges, dams, water supply schemes, sewerage systems, transportation, harbors, canals, dockyards, airports,...

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