Repair of small, medium and large cracks in concrete and repair of crushed concrete is required to enhance the strength and durability of damaged concrete members. Repair of small and medium cracks in concrete Small and medium cracks in reinforced ...
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How to Manage Building Materials at Construction Site?
Construction Materials management can be defined as “the function responsible for the coordination of planning, sourcing, purchasing, moving, storing and controlling materials in an optimum manner so as a pre-decided service can be provided at a minimum cost”. By another ...
Factors Affecting Concrete Mix Design Strength
The mixing of concrete constituent materials i.e. cement, water, aggregates and admixtures in specified proportions will produce a concrete of adequate strength. The mix design strength developed for a given type of cement is dependent on the following factors: Water/Cement ...
Plastic Shrinkage Cracks in Concrete and Its Prevention
Plastic Shrinkage Cracks in Concrete and Its Prevention Cracking caused by plastic shrinkage in concrete occurs most commonly on the exposed surfaces of freshly placed floors and slabs or other elements with large surface areas when they are subjected to a very ...
Common Concrete Construction Mistakes at Site and How to avoid it?
Poor concrete construction methods and workmanship are responsible for the failure of buildings and structure. The poor construction methods and workmanship are caused due to negligence and inadequate quality control at the construction site. The main reason for poor construction ...
CONTAMINATED CONSTRUCTION SITE INVESTIGATION
Contaminated construction sites are those which possess risk to human health and environment. With the increase in demand for infrastructure development around the world and shortage of land available for the same, contaminated sites may be used for new construction ...
Spacing of Reinforcement in Concrete Beams and Slabs
The minimum and maximum spacing reinforcement in concrete structural members such as beams and slabs are required as per standard codes. The minimum reinforcement spacing is based on maximum size of aggregates, so that concrete can be placed and compacted ...
Types of Cracks in Concrete due to Moisture Change
Types of cracks in concrete due to moisture change is initial shrinkage cracks, plastic shrinkage, plastic settlement and initial expansion of concrete. These types of cracks occurs due to moisture change in concrete which are discussed in detail. Building materials ...
How to make a Building Green
What is a Green Building? The concept of a green building was developed in the 1970s in response to the energy crisis and people’s growing concerns about the environment. A Green Building, also known as a sustainable building, is a ...
Roles and Responsibilities of Project Manager in Construction
The roles and responsibility of project manager in construction is to make sure that the customer is satisfied and the work scope, project is completed in a quality manner, using budget and on time. The construction project manager has primary ...