In order to determine the rate of a particular item, the factors affecting the rate of that item are studied carefully and then finally a rate is decided for that item. This process of determining the rates of an item ...
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Jacketing and Collars for Concrete Column Beam Strengthening
Jacketing and Collars for Strengthening of Concrete Structures Jacketing is the process whereby a section of an existing structural member is restored to original dimensions or increased in size by encasement using suitable materials. A steel reinforcement cage or composite ...
Isolated Footing Design Guidelines and Specifications as per IS 456: 2000
Specifications for Design of footings as per IS 456: 2000 Isolated footings are designed to sustain the applied loads, moments and forces and the induced reactions and to ensure that any settlement which may occur is as nearly uniform as ...
Non-Destructive Tests on Concrete – Methods, Uses
Although there can be no direct measurement of the strength properties of structural concrete for the simple reason that strength determination involves destructive stresses, several non- destructive methods of assessment have been developed. These depend on the fact that certain ...
Rate Analysis of Brick Masonry -Calculate Quantity and Cost
Rate analysis of brickwork requires the determination of quantities of materials (bricks and mortar) and labours. Mortar can be of any proportions 1:2, 1:4, 1:6, 1:8 etc.
Repair of Post Concreting Defects in Structures and Methods of Repair
Post concreting defects in structures are seen after the removal of formwork. Repair of these post-concreting defects and methods of repairs are discussed.
Concrete Cube and Cylinder Test Results Acceptance Criteria
Acceptance of Concrete Test Results As per ACI-5.6 (2008) it is recommended to perform the test on concrete in fresh, hardened or old state by well qualified field-testing technicians. The respective technicians are supposed to collect and prepare the test ...
STRUCTURAL DESIGN BY MODEL & LOAD TESTS
Structural design of concrete and steel structures can be designed on the basis of results of load tests on model or prototypes.
Smart Nanomaterials in Construction Industry and Their Applications
Concrete, steel, glass, and timbers are the most common materials, being used in the field of modern construction. In the following table, some important characteristics of the above-mentioned materials are tabulated. Material Young’s Modulus (GPa) Tensile Strength (GPa) Density (g.cm-3) ...
Green Roofing: A Step Towards Sustainability
A green roof is a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and a growing medium, planted over a waterproofing membrane. It may also include additional layers such as a root barrier and drainage and ...