All equipment employed in the concrete crack repair operation must be inspected before, during, and after the repair project to ensure proper operation of the equipment, safety of the personnel involved in the project, and potential damage to the pavement due to equipment problems. Proper safety procedures in accordance with OSHA guidelines and common sense(…)
Construction Equipments
HOW TO SELECT RIGHT CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
How to choose right equipment for construction? Most of the construction projects involve laborious work which is to be handled by men and the equipment designed for doing the work undersigned. It is difficult for workers to accomplish all things in a project and so there comes the need for machines particularly the construction machinery(…)
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENTS FOR DIFFERENT PURPOSES
Construction Equipments The selection of the appropriate type and size of construction equipments often affects the required amount of time and effort and thus the job-site productivity of a project. It is therefore important for site managers and construction planners to be familiar with the characteristics of the major types of equipment most commonly used(…)
POWER SHOVEL – BASIC PARTS & ITS OPERATION
POWER SHOVEL – BASIC PARTS & ITS OPERATION Power shovel is construction equipment whose value is to excavate the earth and load it into the trucks or other hauling equipment waiting nearby. They are capable of excavating all classes of earth, except the solid rock without prior loosening. Basic Parts and Operation of Power Shovel:(…)
TYPES OF CONCRETE VIBRATORS FOR COMPACTION
Since concrete contains particles of varying sizes, the most satisfactory compaction would perhaps be obtained by using vibrators with different speeds of vibration. Polyfrequency vibrators used for compacting concrete of stiff consistency are being developed. The vibrators for compacting concrete are manufactured with frequencies of vibration from 2800 to 15000 rpm. The various types of(…)
SCAFFOLDING / FORMWORK
Scaffolding is a temporary frame used to support people and material in the construction or building and other large structures. It is usually a modular system of metal pieced although it can be made out of other materials. The purpose of a working scaffold is to provide a safe place of work with safe access(…)
Mechanization in Construction Industry
Need for mechanization in construction Industry The work can be done speedily. The work can be done in time. Large quantity of materials can be handled , so the size of the project can be increased The complex projects involving high grade material. High quality standards can be maintained. Time schedule can be kept. Optimum(…)