Preparation of concrete for footings of a building with a maximum of two storeys can be carried out in the field without the need for extensive calculations. It involves selecting suitable constituent materials and properly mixing them to produce concrete ...
Category: Concrete Work Procedure
Concrete work procedure for various types of concrete such as foundation, columns, beams, slabs, floors and other reinforced concrete structures.
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How to Prevent Plaster Defects During the Construction Stage?
Plaster defects can be easily avoided in the construction stage if the necessary precautions are taken at the right time. The preventive measures range from proper preparation and cleaning of the wall surface to selecting suitable materials and following the ...
What to Do if Concrete Cylinder Test Fails at 28 Days?
The failure of the concrete cylinder test at 28 days occurs due to several factors like improper casing and curing of specimens and an incorrect mix of concrete used for construction. The cause of the failure should be identified by ...
How to Pour Concrete for Horizontal Elements?
Pouring of concrete for horizontal elements such as beams and slabs is an integral part of building construction. It is advisable to consider specific procedures for concrete placement in order to create a safe work environment and produce sound concrete. ...
How to Pour Concrete for Pile Foundation? [PDF]
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As pile foundations carry a lot of load, they must be installed with utmost care. The selection of suitable equipment and the process employed for concrete pouring may vary based on the pile size and location of the structure. If ...
How to Bond New Concrete to Hardened/Plastic Concrete? [PDF]
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Bonding new concrete to plastic and hardened concrete is an important task that is needed in many construction works. The formation of a good bond between new and existing concrete is essential when you plan to resume the concreting of ...
How to Pour Concrete on a Sloped Surface? [PDF]
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Pouring concrete on a sloped surface needs excellent skills and experience to perform the work as planned. Commonly, low slump concrete is used for sloped concrete members, driveways, and wheelchair ramps. The placement of low slump concrete in its final ...
How to Place, Compact, Cure, and Rectify Defects of Concrete? [PDF]
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The properties of concrete such as durability, strength, workability, and setting time are greatly influenced by way of handling, transporting, laying, compacting, and curing of concrete. Therefore, it is very vital to follow the specifications laid down by the Engineer-in-charge ...