Various standard codes for testing of construction materials are specified by ASTM international, Eurocodes, IS Codes, BS Codes, etc. These codes specifies testing procedure and methods for concrete, masonry, aggregates, steel, soil and other building materials. Codes and standards are ...
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Role of Gypsum in Cement and its Effects
Gypsum is a mineral and is hydrated calcium sulphate in chemical form. Gypsum plays a very important role in controlling the rate of hardening of the cement, so its is generally termed as retarding agent of cement. It is mainly used ...
Basics of Building Construction
Understanding the basics of building construction helps to construct a building project successfully. The steps involved in building construction are explained in this article. Basic Steps in Starting a Building Project When there is a plan to develop a new ...
Control Joint vs. Expansion Joint Difference
Control Joint in Concrete Control joints in concrete are provided at regular interval to from a weak plane, so that cracks are formed at the joints but not in undesired places. Control joints are provided in concrete pavements, slabs, walls, floors, ...
Prestressed Concrete Poles – Design and Manufacturing Methods
In the past decades, prestressed concrete poles have become famous and have replaced the traditional poles made of timber, steel or reinforced concrete. The earliest prestressed concrete poles were designed in 1933 by Freyssinet, a French engineer. Different shapes of ...
Different Types of Soil – Sand, Silt, Clay and Loam
Soil can be defined in many ways. In civil engineering, soil is a naturally occurring, loose/un-cemented/weakly cemented/relatively unconsolidated mineral particles, organic or inorganic in character, lying over the bed rock which is formed by weathering of rocks. Soil is formed ...
Fineness Modulus of Cement by Dry Sieving
The Fineness modulus of cement is an empirical figure obtained by adding the total percentage of the sample of an aggregate retained on each of a specified series of sieves, and dividing the sum by 100. The proportion of cement of which ...
Methods of Finishing Hardened Concrete Surface
Finishing hardened concrete surface is carried out just after the removal of formwork to achieve finely finished surface. There are various methods and equipment that have been used to finish concrete surface. These finishing dried concrete surface techniques and equipment ...
Shear Strength of Soil by Vane Shear Test
Vane shear test is used to determine the undrained shear strength of soils especially soft clays. This test can be done in laboratory or in the field directly on the ground. Vane shear test gives accurate results for soils of ...
21 Types of Dams in Construction
Various types of dams are constructed based on their usage. These dams are classified based on construction material used, structure and design, functions, hydraulic design and size. Types of Dams in Construction Classification Based on Construction Material used for a ...