The main difference between lean and PCC concrete is that lean concrete contains less cement compared to the water content present in it. This means, when compared to plain cement concrete (PCC), the lean concrete has a smaller ratio of ...
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Design, Bid and Control Estimates in Construction
The construction cost estimates are viewed from different perspectives based on different institutional requirements. There are several types of cost estimates in the project, but the top classification of cost estimates is based on the functions; Design, bid and control. ...
What is Construction Bidding?
Construction bidding is the process of submitting a tender by the contractor to the client as a proposal to conduct or manage a particular construction project. The bidding process is an incredibly important part of a construction project. This enables ...
What is Facility Management (FM)in the Construction Industry?
Facility management is a set of managerial services performed to support a particular business to do business. This field involves the coordination of people and the work in the physical workplace. Facility management encompasses all the activities for integrating business ...
Twisting of Buildings During Earthquakes- Causes, and Effects
Twisting of buildings is one of the factors that cause severe damages during earthquakes. This commonly occurs in buildings due to stiffness irregularities in plan and elevation of buildings, and mass irregularity in plan and elevations of buildings. So, when ...
Manhole Covers – Size, Types, and Classes
Manholes cover is a removable plate that is used to shield the manholes from anyone or anything from falling into it. Different manhole cover sizes, types and standard classes are explained in this article with respect to the code BS ...
Manhole – Purpose, Types, and Construction
A manhole or an inspection chamber is a unit constructed underground to provide access to the utilities like a sewer system, drainage system, etc. Hence, with the help of a manhole, underground utilities are inspected, modified, cleaned and maintained. The ...
What are Construction Barriers?
Construction barriers are physical items in the form of signs or fences that are used on the construction sites to protect anything against damage, limit the movement or a specific work and prevent unauthorized actions on the construction. More detailed ...