Concrete Lining Channel Form work in Irrigation
What is Form Work ? Formwork is that the term given to either temporary or permanent molds into which concrete or similar materials are poured. within the context of concrete…
Concrete Road Design in Rural Area in Sri lanka
Concrete surfaces are created using a concrete mix of Portland cement, coarse aggregate, sand and water. Key Points of the Project Dimension : 150 mm (6 inch) thickness of Concrete Road…
Basic Setting out in construction ( Surveying line , Lay-out)
“Setting out” is the process of locating points for columns, site boundary level, pile position and other necessary structural parts according to the construction drawing. Errors should be avoided because…
Preparing Bar schedule manualy
REINFORCEMENT (R/f) Introduction Reinforced concrete is the most commonly used structural material in engineering construction. Although concrete is strong in resisting compressive stress, it is weak intention. Hence to withstand…
What do you mean by foundation in a building?
Foundation is the part of structure below plinth level up to the soil. It is in direct contact of soil and transmits load of super structure to soil. Generally it…
Clauses related in BOQ
Conditions of Contract The Conditions of Contract document shall clearly define the scope of work to be performed, the goods to be supplied, the rights and obligations of the Borrower…
What are the type of contracts?
Contract The word as ‘Contract’ in human activities is so general under legal contest. In construction, the main important thing is that work information is enough to carry out the works…
Tendering methods, Procedures in Construction
Tendering Tendering is the process by which bids are invited from interested contractors to carry out specific packages of construction work. Types of tendering Competitive tendering Open Selective Negotiated tendering…
Basic Things you should know about Cement
What is cement ? Cement is a binder, a substance that sets and hardens independently, and can bind other materials together. Cement used in construction is characterized as hydraulic (, Portland cement)…
Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM)
Bored tunneling by using a Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) is frequently used for excavating long tunnels. Tunneling Boring Machine (TBM) are all the time more used for tunneling with difficult…