Plastic limit test, procedures , sample calculations
Plastic limit test is one of the laboratory tests used internationally to differentiate or classify soils into groups. As the starting procedures of liquid limit test and plastic limit test…
Reservoir – Dam Structure, Cross Section & Terminologies
Dam - reservoir Structure, Cross Section ( Spillway. Sluice,water Level , Toe, Gallery, Heel ) What is reservoir The part of catchment’s area behind (upstream) the dam in which the…
Sub Contracting in Construction Industry
It is one of the import terms used in construction industry at the day to day operations. Before start to analyze the benefits, types and drawbacks, one should understand the…
Type of Pile Foundation in Construction
Foundation is Structural Component Which is below ground level Transmit all load (Dead Load, Live Load, Wind load,Snow load and seismic Load ) from superstructure to the ground (sub structure…
Procurement methods in Construction Industry
Procurement methods in Construction Industry Introduction Construction professionals are always keen to understand about procurement methods practiced in industry. Therefore analyzing requirement and characteristics of procurement system is very vital.…
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…
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…