http://theconstructor.org The Constructor of Modern World!- A Home For Civil Engineers Tue, 11 May 2010 21:32:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 http://theconstructor.org/2010/05/soundness-of-cement/ http://theconstructor.org/2010/05/soundness-of-cement/#comments Wed, 05 May 2010 05:16:33 +0000 Gopal Mishra http://theconstructor.org/2010/05/soundness-of-cement/ Related Posts FINAL SETTING TIME OF CEMENT
Take 400 gm of cement in a pan. Prepare a neat cement... INITIAL SETTING TIME OF CEMENT (IS 4031, IS 269)
Take 400 gm of cement in a pan. Prepare a neat cement... STANDARD CONSISTENCY OF CEMENT
The standard consistency is that consistency, which will permit the vicat plunger... SLUMP TEST
To study the workability (determine the consistency) of prepared concrete either in... SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF CEMENT
AIM To determine the specific gravity is normally defined as the ratio... ]]> http://theconstructor.org/2010/05/soundness-of-cement/feed/ 0 http://theconstructor.org/2010/05/compressive-strength-test-on-concrete-cylinders/ http://theconstructor.org/2010/05/compressive-strength-test-on-concrete-cylinders/#comments Wed, 05 May 2010 04:55:02 +0000 Gopal Mishra http://theconstructor.org/2010/05/compressive-strength-test-on-concrete-cylinders/ Related Posts COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE CUBES
To determine the compressive strength of concrete specimens prepared and to verify... SPLITTING TENSILE STRENGTH TEST ON CONCRETE CYLENDERS
AIM To determine the splitting tensile of concrete. APPARATUS Compression testing machine,... COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF MORTAR CUBES
Take 200gm of cement and 600gm of standard sand in the proportion... THE CHARPY IMPACT TEST
The Charpy impact test is one of the impact-testing that is used... DETERMINATION OF MODULUS OF ELASTICITY OF CONCRETE
AIM To determine the modulus of elasticity of concrete. SPECIMEN Concrete calender... ]]> http://theconstructor.org/2010/05/compressive-strength-test-on-concrete-cylinders/feed/ 0 http://theconstructor.org/2010/04/sulphate-attack-in-concrete-and-its-prevention/ http://theconstructor.org/2010/04/sulphate-attack-in-concrete-and-its-prevention/#comments Tue, 13 Apr 2010 04:19:49 +0000 Gopal Mishra http://theconstructor.org/2010/04/sulphate-attack-in-concrete-and-its-prevention/ Related Posts SILICA FUME CONCRETE
CHARACTERISTICS OF SILICA FUME 1. Physical Properties Diameter is about 0.1 micron... High Volume Fly Ash Concrete
Fly ash is used as the blending agent to achieve durable concrete;... Uses of Concrete Admixtures
What are Concrete Admixtures ? · Ingredients other than PC, water, and... Concrete in Seawater
Concrete in Seawater   For several reasons, effect of seawater on concrete... SELECTION & SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS OF CONCRETE ADMIXTURES
Admixtures shall be selected carefully to alter the concrete properties to the... ]]> http://theconstructor.org/2010/04/sulphate-attack-in-concrete-and-its-prevention/feed/ 2 http://theconstructor.org/2010/04/bioconcrete/ http://theconstructor.org/2010/04/bioconcrete/#comments Thu, 08 Apr 2010 08:37:58 +0000 Gopal Mishra http://theconstructor.org/2010/04/bioconcrete/ Related Posts TESTS ON HARDENED CONCRETE
Properties of Hardened Concrete Early volume change Creep Properties Permeability Stress-Strain Relation... High Volume Fly Ash Concrete
Fly ash is used as the blending agent to achieve durable concrete;... Concrete in Seawater
Concrete in Seawater   For several reasons, effect of seawater on concrete... Concrete Admixtures – Types and Uses
Proprietary mixture of chemicals added at the mixing stage to concrete to... PERMEABILITY OF CONCRETE
If concrete is impermeable, corrosive agents cannot penetrate and attack it. Concrete... ]]> http://theconstructor.org/2010/04/bioconcrete/feed/ 1 http://theconstructor.org/2010/04/determination-of-modulus-of-elasticity-of-concrete/ http://theconstructor.org/2010/04/determination-of-modulus-of-elasticity-of-concrete/#comments Wed, 07 Apr 2010 03:29:16 +0000 Gopal Mishra http://theconstructor.org/2010/04/determination-of-modulus-of-elasticity-of-concrete/ Related Posts COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE CUBES
To determine the compressive strength of concrete specimens prepared and to verify... COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH TEST ON CONCRETE CYLINDERS
AIM To determine the compressive strength of concrete cylinders. APPARATUS Compression testing... TESTS ON HARDENED CONCRETE
Properties of Hardened Concrete Early volume change Creep Properties Permeability Stress-Strain Relation... SPLITTING TENSILE STRENGTH TEST ON CONCRETE CYLENDERS
AIM To determine the splitting tensile of concrete. APPARATUS Compression testing machine,... SLUMP TEST
To study the workability (determine the consistency) of prepared concrete either in... ]]> http://theconstructor.org/2010/04/determination-of-modulus-of-elasticity-of-concrete/feed/ 0 http://theconstructor.org/2010/04/splitting-tensile-strength-test-on-concrete-cylenders/ http://theconstructor.org/2010/04/splitting-tensile-strength-test-on-concrete-cylenders/#comments Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:09:57 +0000 Gopal Mishra http://theconstructor.org/2010/04/splitting-tensile-strength-test-on-concrete-cylenders/ Related Posts COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH TEST ON CONCRETE CYLINDERS
AIM To determine the compressive strength of concrete cylinders. APPARATUS Compression testing... COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE CUBES
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To study the workability (determine the consistency) of prepared concrete either in... DETERMINATION OF MODULUS OF ELASTICITY OF CONCRETE
AIM To determine the modulus of elasticity of concrete. SPECIMEN Concrete calender... COMPACTION FACTOR TEST
Compaction factor apparatus’ trowels, hand scoop (15.2 cm long), a rod of... ]]> http://theconstructor.org/2010/04/splitting-tensile-strength-test-on-concrete-cylenders/feed/ 2 http://theconstructor.org/2010/04/stacked-log-construction/ http://theconstructor.org/2010/04/stacked-log-construction/#comments Thu, 01 Apr 2010 07:56:49 +0000 Gopal Mishra http://theconstructor.org/2010/04/stacked-log-construction/ Related Posts EARTHEN CONSTRUCTION – ALTERNATE LOW COST HOUSING
Earth is the oldest building material. It use is as widespread as... PRECAST CEMENT CONCRETE BLOCKS CONSTRUCTION
MANUFACTURING 1 Mould:- Moulds shall be fabricated using mild steel plates and... CONSULTANCY IN CONSTRUCTION
Civil engineers commonly work as consultants by becoming employees or independent contractors... Aircraft Construction
The airframe of a fixed-wing aircraft consists of the following five major... BEST PRACTICES IN CONSTRUCTION
Best Practice is the knowledge that underpins examples of excellence. We can... ]]> http://theconstructor.org/2010/04/stacked-log-construction/feed/ 2 http://theconstructor.org/2010/04/papercrete/ http://theconstructor.org/2010/04/papercrete/#comments Thu, 01 Apr 2010 05:34:54 +0000 Gopal Mishra http://theconstructor.org/2010/04/papercrete/ Related Posts FLOWABLE FILL
Flowable fill refers to a cementitious slurry consisting of a mixture of... REACTIVE POWDER CONCRETE
REACTIVE POWDER CONCRETE • A composite material & ultra high strength with... Fresh Concrete
1. Quality of Concrete in affected by: Chemical composition of Portland Cement... LOAD BEARING MASONRY
Load bearing masonry is among the oldest and most widespread building techniques... TESTS ON HARDENED CONCRETE
Properties of Hardened Concrete Early volume change Creep Properties Permeability Stress-Strain Relation... ]]> http://theconstructor.org/2010/04/papercrete/feed/ 0 http://theconstructor.org/2010/03/tests-on-hardened-concrete/ http://theconstructor.org/2010/03/tests-on-hardened-concrete/#comments Sat, 27 Mar 2010 11:43:42 +0000 Gopal Mishra http://theconstructor.org/2010/03/tests-on-hardened-concrete/ Related Posts COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH TEST ON CONCRETE CYLINDERS
AIM To determine the compressive strength of concrete cylinders. APPARATUS Compression testing... COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE CUBES
To determine the compressive strength of concrete specimens prepared and to verify... SPLITTING TENSILE STRENGTH TEST ON CONCRETE CYLENDERS
AIM To determine the splitting tensile of concrete. APPARATUS Compression testing machine,... SELF COMPACTING CONCRETE WITH TESTS
For several years beginning in 1983, the problem of the durability of... DETERMINATION OF MODULUS OF ELASTICITY OF CONCRETE
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Every construction material & system has its own characteristics which to a... Precast Concrete Methods
Precast concrete means a concrete member that is cast and cured at... LOAD BEARING MASONRY
Load bearing masonry is among the oldest and most widespread building techniques... SOUNDNESS OF CEMENT
AIM To determine the soundness of cement by the Le-chatelier method  ... Ferro-cement in Construction
Ferro-cement In Construction Ferro-cement is a relatively new material consists of wire... ]]> http://theconstructor.org/2010/03/precast-cement-concrete-blocks-construction/feed/ 1 http://theconstructor.org/2010/03/adverse-effect-of-concrete-admixture/ http://theconstructor.org/2010/03/adverse-effect-of-concrete-admixture/#comments Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:20:42 +0000 Gopal Mishra http://theconstructor.org/2010/03/adverse-effect-of-concrete-admixture/ Related Posts QUALITY REQUIREMENT OF ADMIXTURE
Quality Requirement of Admixture When the admixtures are said to be compatible... SELECTION & SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS OF CONCRETE ADMIXTURES
Admixtures shall be selected carefully to alter the concrete properties to the... Concrete Admixtures – Types and Uses
Proprietary mixture of chemicals added at the mixing stage to concrete to... Uses of Concrete Admixtures
What are Concrete Admixtures ? · Ingredients other than PC, water, and... Fresh Concrete
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Adverse effects due to improper application : Admixtures are used extensively to... SELECTION & SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS OF CONCRETE ADMIXTURES
Admixtures shall be selected carefully to alter the concrete properties to the... Concrete Admixtures – Types and Uses
Proprietary mixture of chemicals added at the mixing stage to concrete to... Uses of Concrete Admixtures
What are Concrete Admixtures ? · Ingredients other than PC, water, and... Fresh Concrete
1. Quality of Concrete in affected by: Chemical composition of Portland Cement... ]]> http://theconstructor.org/2010/03/quality-requirement-of-admixture/feed/ 0 http://theconstructor.org/2010/03/selection-specific-applications-of-concrete-admixtures/ http://theconstructor.org/2010/03/selection-specific-applications-of-concrete-admixtures/#comments Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:15:06 +0000 Gopal Mishra http://theconstructor.org/2010/03/selection-specific-applications-of-concrete-admixtures/ Related Posts Concrete Admixtures – Types and Uses
Proprietary mixture of chemicals added at the mixing stage to concrete to... Uses of Concrete Admixtures
What are Concrete Admixtures ? · Ingredients other than PC, water, and... QUALITY REQUIREMENT OF ADMIXTURE
Quality Requirement of Admixture When the admixtures are said to be compatible... ADVERSE EFFECT OF CONCRETE ADMIXTURE
Adverse effects due to improper application : Admixtures are used extensively to... SULPHATE ATTACK IN CONCRETE AND ITS PREVENTION
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Fly ash is used as the blending agent to achieve durable concrete;... PROPERTIES OF CONCRETE:
Concrete is known by its grade which is designated as M15, M20... TESTS ON HARDENED CONCRETE
Properties of Hardened Concrete Early volume change Creep Properties Permeability Stress-Strain Relation... SULPHATE ATTACK IN CONCRETE AND ITS PREVENTION
Sulfate attack is a chemical breakdown mechanism where sulfate ions attack components... Uses of Concrete Admixtures
What are Concrete Admixtures ? · Ingredients other than PC, water, and... ]]> http://theconstructor.org/2010/03/permeability-of-concrete/feed/ 0 http://theconstructor.org/2010/03/properties-of-concrete-3/ http://theconstructor.org/2010/03/properties-of-concrete-3/#comments Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:49:18 +0000 Gopal Mishra http://theconstructor.org/2010/03/properties-of-concrete-3/ Related Posts Properties of Concrete
Must be fabricated with components cement, aggregates, water, admixtures. In the design... Properties of Concrete
Must be fabricated with components cement, aggregates, water, admixtures. In the design... Statistical Concepts of Mix Design as per IS456:2000
Mix design is using specific proportions of ingredients such as aggregates, water,... High Performance Concrete
High-performance concrete is more than just high strength Increased compressive strength Increased... COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH TEST ON CONCRETE CYLINDERS
AIM To determine the compressive strength of concrete cylinders. APPARATUS Compression testing... ]]> http://theconstructor.org/2010/03/properties-of-concrete-3/feed/ 1