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Uses and benefits of concrete pumping

Concrete pumping is the latest technology applied in the modern construction industry to set the concrete in all the structures ranging from high skyscrapers to the slightest convenience store. With...

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Some newest technology in the Construction Industry

The Automation of the Construction Industry Robotic technology changes the construction industry by providing secured operating environments. Lots of investments are made in automation and robotic...

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Details about concrete compaction methods

Compaction stands for one of the crucial methods of concreting. By compaction, the air voids is dissipated from the concrete.With the existence of air voids, the honeycomb in concrete is created and...

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How does area conversion calculator work?

Area Conversion Calculator is used to convert units of area by providing the value to be converted to units.Methods To Convert Units of Area: Conversions are done with the application of a conversion...

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Types of construction beams and their uses

Beams are the horizontal member of a structure as well as weight-bearing supports that carry transverse loads. Beams transmit all the loads along with its own weight to the columns or walls.The posts...

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Variations among Load bearing and framed structures

Superstructure is the section that situates over the ground. It comprises of walls, columns, beams, floors, roofs, doors, windows, lintels, staircases.Types of super structures on the basis of load...

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Some vital tips to select the exact frame for your steel building

Before starting the design of any steel building, the type of frame perfectly suitable for the building should be chosen preliminary.Steel buildings have good versatility and flexibility in frame...

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Some best software for structural analysis and design

Now-a-days, lots of software emerge in the market to design, analyze and develop large projects rapidly. The 3D integrated structural design and analysis software become very popular amid structural...

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CSiBridge 20.2.0 is recently launched to make the bridge modeling process...

Given below, the detail and improved features of CSiBridge.Bridge Modeler: The rapid bridge template is extended to help in explaining a more complete model along with substructure, superstructure,...

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Some useful guidelines to substitute the spalling bricks

Freezing and thawing water in brick leads to flaking and spalling and due to these the bricks are damaged severely.In this construction article, you will get some useful tips for recognizing spalling...

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Various applications of Concrete Structure Casting Remnants

The concrete applied in construction is frequently wasted in the process because of several errors in casting. The waste of ready-mix concrete is influenced by various factors like miscalculations /...

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Fineness test of Cement and its Significance

Fineness of Cement is tested by sieving cement on standard sieve. The purpose of this test is to find out the proportion of cement of which the cement particle sizes are in excess of 90...

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Some common types of columns (14 types) in building construction

Various sections of structures are supported with different types of columns. Column stands for a vertical structural member that bears loads primarily in compression.It generally transmits loads from...

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What should be the qualities for becoming a successful civil engineer

In order to become a successful civil engineer, the following qualities are essential :-1. TESTS OF BUILDING MATERIALS: An efficient civil engineer should be well versed with various test methods of...

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Benefits of compressive strength of concrete & factors impacting compressive...

Concrete becomes leading usable material as soon as water is added to it. The strength of concrete is mainly dependent on aggregates, while cement and sand are responsible for the characteristic of...

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Details of Sand Compaction Piles

Sand compaction piles provide lots of benefits like enhancing the durability of ground, controlling liquefaction, minimizing settlement and equivalent applications. Under this system, a hollow steel...

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Some useful tips on concreting in hot weather

The quality of concrete is affected by severe weather conditions (intense heat or cold, and humidity deviations). If concreting is done in hot weather, proper precautions should be taken to combat all...

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Common types of walls found in construction

The following types of walls are generally found in building construction.Types of Walls:Load Bearing Walls - Precast Concrete Wall, Retaining Wall, Masonry Wall, Pre Panelized Load Bearing Metal Stud...

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The role of Site Engineer & Project Engineer in a construction project

Site engineers and project engineers frequently work in tandem on a job performing various things. Both play important role for major projects with equally significant liabilities.Comparing Site...

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Consequences of Wrong Structural Design

This construction article sheds light on the causes of improper structural design.Defects in ConstructionImproper size of the ColumnsIf the size of the columns is 9”x9” and the building is likely to be...

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