It is important for nations to preserve historical monuments and conduct necessary repair and strengthening practices for their survival for the generations to come. Prior to the application of any repairment/strengthening method, a damaged structure must be thoroughly analyzed and ...
Category: Construction Equipments
Various equipments are used in modern construction projects. Types, details and uses of these construction equipments are discussed in various articles.
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How to Consolidate Concrete in Congested Reinforced Concrete Members?
Consolidation of fresh concrete in congested concrete members should be performed using proper concrete pouring and compaction procedures. Otherwise, the concrete element suffers from strength deficiency and durability loss due to problems like honeycomb and poor concrete cover in addition ...
Hydrodemolition: A Unique Concrete Removal and Surface Preparation Technique
Hydrodemolition, also known as hydroblasting or hydromilling, is a demolition technique used to remove concrete and other materials using high pressure or ultra high-pressure water jet. Compared to conventional demolition tools, hydrodemolition is an effective method to cut down concrete ...
Hydraulic Trailer Technology: Changing the Dimensions of Transportation System
Transportation of overweight and over-dimensional consignments weighing more than several hundred tons is a big challenge for heavy-duty freight haulers. Sharp curves, steep inclines, frequented motorways, bridges, subways, and narrow streets have to be maneuvered, and adjustments have to be ...
Top 6 Wearable Technology in the Construction Field
The construction industry is rapidly evolving with the influence of cloud and mobile technology. As the risks associated with the work in the industry are very high, it is necessary to get technology involved keeping in view the safety concerns ...
How to Construct a Concrete Building: A Step-by-Step Guide
The construction of concrete buildings is different from one structure to another based on the size, complexity, function, and materials of the building. Additionally, soil types, environmental conditions, availability of local skilled labor and construction equipment, and construction material availability ...
Microtunnelling: Planning, Process, and Construction
Microtunnelling is an efficient trenchless technique for the construction of small diameter tunnels. The method is especially useful for laying pipelines beneath highways, railroads, and other sensitive areas with minimum disruption to businesses and traffic on the surface. It offers ...
What are the Different Types Of Excavators? [PDF]
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In any construction project, be it commercial, residential, or industrial, excavation is a very crucial activity. A sound concrete foundation requires proper excavation, and proper excavation comes with the application of the right excavator. The choice of excavators, therefore, is of ...