Clik here to view.
Raft foundation construction details
This construction article provides the detail construction methods for raft foundation of a building. The raft foundation is conducted for the multistory buildings or building having heavy loads.Step...
View ArticleHow to design a gabion retaining wall with Tekla Tedds
In this construction video tutorial, you will learn how to use Tekla Tedds for making calculations of gabion retaining wall analysis and design with adherence to the Eurocode to verify the strength of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Benefits of joining & pointing in brick masonry
When bricks are not fully uniform in colour and irregular in shape, the joint finishes should be designed to provide correctness and repose to premier facades with formation of the illusion of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Some important points for civil site engineer
Civil engineer accomplishes several tasks at construction site. Given below, some points, tips and tricks essential for a civil engineer for doing rapid calculations and providing instant solutions to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Some vital points to make saw cuts in concrete
The purpose of saw cuts is to make control joints in concrete to facilitate managing cracks which may occur because of shrinkage. The cuts should be created at a predetermined spacing and only as soon...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Building materials is the newest app for civil engineer
Building Materials is an exclusive construction app for the site civil engineer, supervisors available in google play store.It provides a complete on digital construction and building material for...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Design of Beam
1. Estimation of constants. -For the specified set of stresses, determine KC, JC and RC.2. Kc= M~cbc/M~cbc+~st3. Jc= 1-(Kc/3)4. Rc= 0.5*L*Kc Jc5. Estimation of bending moment. Suppose appropriate...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Characteristics of polymer-Modified Mortar
Mortar is considered as one of the vital components in masonry construction. It is normally formed by mixing water with portland cement, hydrated lime and sand. If the proportions of each of these...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Advantages of microsillica in concrete
Microsilica alias silica fume or condensed silica fume stands for is a mineral admixture that is formed with very fine solid glassy spheres of silicon dioxide. Most microsilica particles remain under 1...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Variations among Load Bearing Wall and Partition Wall
The wall is categorized as follow: Load Bearing Wall, Partition Wall.Load Bearing Walls: If beams and columns are not utilized (Frame Structure), load from roof and floors are transmitted to foundation...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Difference Between Flexible Pavement and Rigid Pavement
The pavement designing is complicated task in Transportation Engineering. The most recognized methods for pavement design are Rigid pavement and Flexible pavement. The pavement surface has good...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Details about High Performance Concrete (HPC)
Now-a-days, High Performance Concrete (HPC) is gaining popularity. HPC denotes superior concrete performance throughout wet stage (mixing & placing process); with greater strength in hardened stage...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Benefits of piers constructed monolithically in bridge
Whenintegral bridge, piers are constructed monolithically with the bridge deck, the following benefits are obtained :-Bearing replacement cost is directly associated with the maintenance of bridges and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Types of formworks found in construction
Generally, steel or concrete is used in formwork to build part of the permanent structure. Temporary formwork can be struck and recycled from any inexpensive and easily worked material, timber, steel...
View ArticleThe details about bills of quantities
With the measurement of quantities, the total price can be evaluated more elaborately & precisely to give cost feedback on the job, that at the same time can be applied numerically in cost planning...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Details about low cost housing
Low Cost Housing is gaining popularity in recent times. This type of housing is based on productive budgeting and useful methods which facilitate decreasing the construction cost through the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Some vital steps for concrete post-pour inspection
This civil engineering article sheds light on the required steps for post-concrete inspection as soon as decluttering of any concrete structure is completed.The activities prior to arrange concrete...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How bubble deck technology is used in construction work
Bubble Deck belongs to the original combination method of connecting air, steel and concrete in two-way structural slab. Hollow plastic balls is embedded into the slab and reinforced with steel. The...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Plain cement concrete – Uses and formation method
The objective of plain cement concrete alias PCC is to arrange a firm impermeable bed to RCC in the foundation where the soil is soft and flexible. It is mostly applied over brick flat soling or devoid...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Some useful methods for enhancing ground condition
The civil engineers should be well aware with the ground improvement methods since the stability of the structure mainly depends on the good quality of soil.The following methods are undertaken for the...
View Article
