Beam Construction : Permanent formwork Method
PERMANENT FORM WORK METHOD FOR BEAM CONSTRUCTION Permanent formwork construction method is used to: Speed construction, especially of downstand beams Provide high-quality finishes Promote low…
FIELD TESTS ON CEMENT : A Brief Note for Civil Engineer
Field tests on cements are carried to know the quality of cement supplied at site. It gives some idea about cement quality based on colour,…
Design Principle and Methods of Construction of Masonry Structure
Masonry structures have been and continue to be designed based on the allowable stress design method (also called service load method or working stress design)….
Advantages and Merits of Pre Engineered Building Systems
There are many advantages of pre-engineered building systems, but all advantages lead to reduced construction time. Following are advantages of Pre-Engineered Building Systems: Reduced Construction…
Vacuum Concreting : Advantages-Techniques with Equipments
VACUUM CONCRETE: TECHNIQUES, EQUIPMENTS & ADVANTAGES Water-cement ratio is detrimental for concrete. We always try to restrict the water-cement ratio in order to achieve higher…
Concrete Cracking : Important stages of fracture
The stages of cracking (fracture) in concrete: There are three stages of cracking or fracture in concrete. When we describe the cracking mechanisms, it is…
Excavation Hazards : Types, Effects and Preventive Measures
EXCAVATION HAZARDS- THEIR EFFECTS AND PREVENTION Different types of hazards are associated with excavation of soil. These hazards should be identified and preventive measures should…
International Civil Engineering Symposium in Vellore Institute of Technology
The 2014 International Civil Engineering Symposium Don’t miss out on your chance to submit an abstract for the 2014 International Civil Engineering Symposium, March 14 –…
Test Concrete Cubes Strength Easy Process
Testing Concrete Cubes in Lab and onsite Compressive strength of concrete: Out of many test applied to the concrete, this is the utmost important which…
How to Determine the Compressive test of Bricks
To determine the Compressive strength of bricks Apparatus Compression testing machine ,the compression plate of which shall have ball seating in the form of portion…