Reinforced Concrete Structures Protective Systems The objective of providing a protection system is to extend the life of the structure and to reduce the number of future repairs and the rate of deterioration of the concrete structures. Protective systems consist ...
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Preparation of Bar Bending Schedule (BBS) and Its Advantages
Preparation of Bar Bending Schedule (BBS) Bar bending schedule or schedule of bars (BBS) is a list of reinforcement bars for a given reinforced concrete work item, and is presented in a tabular form for easy visual reference. Table of ...
How to Estimate Cost of Construction Projects
Cost estimation of construction projects is a very complex process containing many variable factors. Cost estimation requires proper study, training and experience.
Types of Pile Foundations Based on Construction Method
There are three types of pile foundations according to their construction methods which are driven piles, cast-in-situ piles, and driven and cast-in-situ piles. Types of Pile Foundations Based on Construction Method 1. Driven Pile Foundations Driven pile foundations can be ...
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS IN REPAIR OF STRUCTURES
Design Considerations in Repair of Structures The rehabilitated structure may be required to provide equivalent safety to that of a new structure. The rehabilitated structure is brought to current building code standards. The design codes only provide guidance, and the ...
Calculate Quantities of Materials for Concrete -Cement, Sand, Aggregates
Quantities of materials for concrete such as cement, sand and aggregates for production of required quantity of concrete of given mix proportions such as 1:2:4 (M15), 1:1.5: 3 (M20), 1:1:2 (M25) can be calculated by absolute volume method. This method ...
Epoxy Injection for Concrete Crack Repair
Epoxy injection for Concrete Crack Repair in foundations, basements, beams, columns, slabs, walls and other concrete structures Injection of epoxies under pressure may be used to bond the cracks having greater than or equal to 0.05mm opening. This method is ...
Proper Methods for Placing Concrete
Concrete placement is an important process in the construction that determine the success of the structure and its life. Technical and environmental conditions are taken into strict consideration while placing the concrete. The concrete is allowed to pass through different ...
Concrete Mix Design Types and Its Advantages
Concrete mix design is process of preparation of concrete with suitable proportion of ingredients to meet the required strength and durability of concrete structure. Every ingredient of concrete consists different properties so, it is not an easy task to get ...
REQUIREMENTS FOR CONCRETE MIX DESIGN
Requirements of concrete mix design should be known before calculations for concrete mix. Mix design is done in the laboratory and samples from each mix designed is tested for confirmation of result. But before the mix design process is started, ...