Brief overview of rise and fall table in land surveying
This construction video tutorial is very useful for land surveyor. The tutorial sheds light on the rise and fall table in land surveying. Get some useful tricks to resolve the rise and fall table.Rise...
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Brief explanation of Cement Hydration Process
This construction video tutorial provides useful information for the students who will appear in SSC and JE exam. The video is presented by the renowned civil engineer Mr. Parag Pal and it sheds light...
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Benefits and drawbacks of air entrained concrete
Air entrained concrete is formed by providing little air bubbles into concrete is called air entrainment. Air entrainment is performed with the use of air entraining Portland cement or air entraining...
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Some useful tip on placing of Reinforcement
Reinforcement should be perfectly arranged and sufficiently supported prior to placing of concrete as well as safeguarded against displacement within allowable tolerances which are given below.The...
View ArticleHow to set up formwork in high rise structures
Aluminum formwork is very effective for both high and low-rise concrete construction projects. Aluminum formwork technology can significantly minimize the labor costs as well as makes the project...
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Design of concrete structures – An exclusive e-book for civil engineering...
DESIGN OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES is an exclusive e-book for construction professionals. The book contains 612 pages.The book primarily focuses on various processes which are required to design the...
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Some useful tips to reduce the cost of your home
In recent times, the construction cost of a home is significantly increased due to rise in the land costs, construction & material costs as well as labor charges.Given below, some useful tips to...
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Various types of cracks in building walls
In this construction article, you will get detail information on the different types of cracks generally found in building walls.Types of Cracks in Walls:Type # 1. Horizontal Crack at the Junction of...
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Construction of post-tensioned slabs on grade is equivalent to applying reinforcing steel, with the exception of the tensioning step.The placing of cables is done according to the suggestions provided...
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How beams are categorized on the basis of different factors
In structural engineering, various structural members are titled on the basis of their behavior under applied load. If the primary mode of delivering the load occurs due to bending then the structural...
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Pundit Lab - Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Tester
To check the quality and strength of in-situ concrete in structural members, ultrasonic pulse velocity test is most recommended.It is applied for the following purposes :-The uniformity of a...
View ArticleBridge pile cap construction details
This construction video is based on pile cap construction process for building up a bridge. The video is specifically designed for bridge engineer.The video throws light on the following topics :-a....
View ArticleSegregation of concrete – Causes and Remedies
Segregation means the partition of course materials (cement, sand, aggregates) from other mass. When the water quantity in the concrete mix is increased, the greater sized aggregates are detached thus...
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How soil cement is used in earthfill dams & embankments
Now-a-days soil cement as a facing material for earthfill dams is considered very cost-effective where proper riprap is unavailable near the site.A fairly rigid foundation is suitable in order that...
View ArticleMethod of constructing post tension RCC slab
In this construction video tutorial, you will learn how post tension RCC slabs are built up as well as how post tensioning is performed and benefits of post tensioning process.POST TENSION SLAB: It...
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Bar Bending Schedule For Floor Slabs
Bar bending schedule is an important structural working document that rightly gives the disposition, bending shape, total length, and quantity of all the reinforcements that have been provided in a...
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Impact of impurities in water on concrete properties
If the water applied for concrete preparation contain impurities, the properties of concrete is influenced in the following manner:a) The strength & longevity of concrete is decreased because of...
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Commonly used joints in sewer pipes
The following types of sewer joints are generally found :-1. Bell and Spigot Joints.2. Collar Joints.3. Flexible Joint.4. Expansion Joint.5. Flanged Joint.Bell and Spigot joints: This joint is also...
View ArticleDetails of top down construction method
Under top down construction method, the basement concrete slabs function as lateral bracing toward the perimeter wall system. Ground level and first basement slabs are poured, with access holes left to...
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Benefits of post-tensioning concrete slabs in building
Post-tensioned concrete slabs in buildings provide various benefits over reinforced concrete slabs & other structural systems toward both single and multi-level structures. Described below, some of...
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