Water displacement test method is used to determine the dry density of soil. It is suitable for evaluating in-place dry density of cohesive soil due to the nature of specimen required. The soil sample should be trimmed to obtain a ...
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Quality and Safety Concern in Building Constructions
Quality control and safety represent increasingly important concerns for project managers. This is because defects or failures in constructed facilities can result in the loss of very large costs. Even with minor defects, re-construction may be required and facility operations ...
Determination of In-situ Density of Soil by Water Replacement Method
The water replacement test method is used for the determination of field density of soil and rocks (includes materials that commonly contain particles larger than 75mm) in a test pit based on the ASTM D5030. It is specifically used for ...
Seismic Zones in India
Seismic zones in Indian subcontinent is divided into four seismic zones (II, III, IV, and V) based on scientific inputs relating to seismicity, earthquakes occurred in the past and tectonic setup of the region. Previously, earthquake zones divided into five ...
Solar Shingles for Roof Construction – Types, Features
A solar shingle or photovoltaic solar shingle is a solar panel whose configuration is similar to that of a roof shingle, which is combined with an asphalt type roof shingle. The solar shingles integrate into a concrete, slate roof or ...
What is Uplift Pressure? Effects on Foundations, and Prevention Strategies
Uplift pressure, which is also known as hydrostatic uplift, is an upward pressure applied to a structure that has the potential to raise it relative to its surroundings. It is the condition of greater pore water pressure than the overburden pressure ...
Mechanization in Construction Industry- Motivations, and Advantages
Mechanization is the process of shifting from working largely or exclusively by hand to do that work using machines. The construction projects are becoming more demanding and complicated in construction and delay of projects would arise if conventional construction method ...
Roller Compacted Concrete: Properties, Advantages, and Applications
Roller-compacted concrete (RCC) is a concrete of zero-slump consistency in its unhardened state used in pavement and dams. It is transported, placed, and compacted using earth and rockfill construction equipment.