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AGGREGATE CRUSHING VALUE
Written on 5 May, 2010 at 10:57 in Aggregate, Aggregates, Material Testing, Miscellaneous, Practical Guide | viewed 242 views times and users have made 1 comment so far
AIM To determine the aggregate crushing value of coarse aggregate. ”The aggregate crushing value gives a relative measure of the resistance of an aggregate crushing under gradually applied compressive load . With aggregate crushing value 30 or higher’ the result... (Continue reading)
BAMBOO- A GREEN BUILDING MATERIAL
Written on 25 Mar, 2010 at 9:27 in Building Materials, Building Technology, Green Buildings, Miscellaneous | viewed 394 views times and users have made 3 comments so far
What is Bamboo? Bamboo is a grass, not a wood. Extensive root system constantly growing underground. Replenishes itself naturally. Grows naturally in biologically diverse forests throughout southeast Asia, South and Central America, and the Caribbean Why Use Bamboo? Bamboo stands... (Continue reading)
ADVANCED COMPOSITE MATERIALS (ACMs)
Written on 10 Mar, 2010 at 0:15 in Building Materials, Composite | viewed 292 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
ACMs can be defined as combination of materials appropriately arranged using reinforcing fibers, carefully chosen matrixes, and some times auxiliary materials like adhesive core and other inserts. These combinations after proper manipulation and processing result in finished structure/item with synergistic... (Continue reading)
RECYCLED AGGREGATE CONCRETE
Written on 27 Feb, 2010 at 11:32 in Aggregates, Building Materials, Concrete, Special Concrete | viewed 114 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
To obtain good quality concrete using recycled aggregate it is necessary to follow the minimum requirements defined by the respective Building Standards. Acceptable properties of aggregates are an elemental base for concrete quality, however adequate mix proportions and concrete production... (Continue reading)
THE CHARPY IMPACT TEST
Written on 24 Feb, 2010 at 14:29 in Building Materials, Material Testing, Practical Guide | viewed 99 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
The Charpy impact test is one of the impact-testing that is used to determine the resistance towards a sudden load or impact. Impacted specimens with small fracture or with a very little plastic deformation is said to be in a... (Continue reading)
PENETRATION VALUE OF BITUMEN
Written on 24 Feb, 2010 at 9:07 in Building Materials, Material Testing, Practical Guide | viewed 47 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
Penetration test is a commonly adopted test on bitumen to grade the material in terms of its hardness. A 80/100 grade bitumen indicates that its penetration value lies between 80 & 100.Grading of bitumen helps to assess its suitability in... (Continue reading)
DETERMINATION OF LOS ANGELES ABRASION VALUE
Written on 22 Feb, 2010 at 20:45 in Building Materials, Material Testing, Practical Guide | viewed 301 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
DETERMINATION OF LOS ANGELES ABRASION VALUE AIM: (i) to determine the Los Angeles abrasion value. (ii) to find the suitability of aggregates for use in road construction.... (Continue reading)
SPECIFIC GRAVITY AND WATER ABSORPTION TEST
Written on 22 Feb, 2010 at 20:39 in Building Materials, Material Testing | viewed 72 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
SPECIFIC GRAVITY AND WATER ABSORPTION TEST AIM: i) To measure the strength or quality of the material ii) To determine the water absorption of aggregates APPARATUS: The apparatus consists of the following (a) A balance of capacity about 3kg,... (Continue reading)
DETERMINATION OF AGGREGATE IMPACT VALUE
Written on 22 Feb, 2010 at 20:34 in Aggregates, Building Materials, Material Testing, Practical Guide | viewed 407 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
DETERMINATION OF AGGREGATE IMPACT VALUE AIM: (i) to determine the impact value of the road aggregates; (ii) to assess their suitability in road construction on the basis of impact value. APPARATUS: The apparatus as per IS: 2386 (Part IV)... (Continue reading)
DELPHI TECHNIQUE IN PROCUREMENT SYSTEMS OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Written on 16 Feb, 2010 at 21:50 in Building Materials, Construction Management, Procurement | viewed 233 views times and users have made 1 comment so far
Construction procurement system is the organizational framework adopted by the client for the management of design and construction of a project. With the introduction of new and innovative ways of construction, many new and alternative procurement systems have been developed... (Continue reading)
WOOD AS A CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Written on 11 Feb, 2010 at 19:05 in Building Materials, Building Technology, Wood | viewed 72 views times and users have made 1 comment so far
Wood as a Construction Material: · Used extensively for buildings, bridges, utility poles, piles, floor, trusses, roofs - Natural, and - Engineered wood products (laminates, plywood, strand board.) · Low cost, availability, ease of use, and renewable · Wood is... (Continue reading)
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