The trenchless renewal methods and innovations in construction is still developing. The trenchless renewal method helps in providing facilities like replacement, rehabilitation, renovation or upgradation. Collectively we regard it as renewal method, where a new life is given to an already ...
Types of Design Loads for Masonry Lintel with Calculations
Various types of loads are subjected on masonry lintel which need to be identified and calculated for design of masonry lintels. Lintel is defined as a transverse load beams which are positioned over an opening in a wall to support ...
Methods and Procedure for Repair of Underwater Concrete Structures
Several methods are used for repair of underwater concrete structure. These methods with procedure for repair of underwater concrete structures is discussed. Repair of Underwater Concrete Structures – Methods and Procedure Following are the different methods to repair underwater concrete structures:Surface spalling ...
Planning In-Situ Testing of Concrete for Strength, Durability and Damages
Planning in-situ testing of concrete for strength, durability and damages includes considering the most suitable tests to obtain the established goals of investigation, number of tests needed to show the real state of the concrete, and the location of these ...
Methods of Testing Compressive Strength of Masonry
Testing compressive strength of masonry before construction and for every 464.5 m2 of masonry work during construction is required as per Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structure (ACI 530.1- 11) and under its quality assurance program, certification of ...
Interpretation of Concrete In-Situ Test Results for Structural Strength Assessment
Concrete in-situ test results interpretation is important for structural strength assessment. Concrete test results interpretation consists of three stages from which proper conclusion are developed and its applications is discussed. In this article, different steps of result of concrete in-sit tests ...
Underpinning Methods, Procedure and Applications in Foundation Strengthening
Underpinning is a method for repair and strengthening of building foundations. Underpinning methods, procedures and their applications in strengthening of different types of foundations is discussed in this article. There are situations where a failure in foundation or footing happens unexpectedly ...
Testing of Concrete Masonry Blocks for Compressive Strength and Density
Compressive strength of concrete Blocks or concrete masonry units are required to know the suitability of these in construction works for various purposes. Concrete masonry blocks are generally made of cement, aggregate and water. Which are usually rectangular and are used ...
Investigation of Reinforced Concrete Structures for Repair and Maintenance
Why Investigation of Reinforced Concrete Structures for Repair and Maintenance Required? Concrete is one of the most versatile man made construction materials of our times. Concrete by its flowability, in most complicated forms while wet, and its strength, development and durability ...
Repairs and Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures for Failure and Defects
There are various techniques available for repair and rehabilitation of concrete structure for failure and defects in concrete. These techniques and materials for repair of concrete is described. Concrete is the most widely used and versatile construction material possessing several advantages ...