Measuring the properties of fresh concrete is an essential process that should be carried out in the site before placing the concrete. The main reason for carrying out these …
Concrete is a unique and main product in the field of construction, maintaining its quality is must for the successful completion of the respective project. Quality tests on concrete …
To get the required strength from the concrete the good workmanship practice is really having equal importance to the mix design calculations. Especially, for the water retaining structures, water …
Concrete is a widely used construction material which is a mixture of cement, aggregates, water and admixture. The concrete is the very first choice for the civil engineering industry …
Calculating the number of bricks Estimating the number of required bricks or blocks for a construction is one of the major confusing parts among many of us. We have …
Trusses are the key engineering feature in the emerging civil engineering contest. Indeed, long span structures with light weight is the main reason for the increase in the demand …
“What is the difference between one-way slab and two-way slabs?” This is a very basic question for every civil engineer at their beginning stage of civil engineering. Every engineering …
Plastering is enhancing the aesthetic value and hygiene condition in a building. Plaster finished surface also gives insulation to thermal, fire and sound. The surface finish can be obtained …
The work which deals with many hazardous tasks can be stated as construction. As it deals with repairing, maintaining and building infrastructures internally or externally, the following hazardous situations …
Designing the civil structures for the serviceability limit state is having equal importance to designing for the ultimate limit state. As a serviceability concern, vibration is a most important …
