The test method for slump of sealants covers a laboratory procedure for determining the degree of the slump of a sealant when used in a vertical joint in a structure. This method of testing is as per the ASTM standards. ...
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Asphaltic Plug Joints for Bridges: Material Requirement, Construction, and Testing
Asphaltic plug joint (APJ) is a type of bridge expansion joint that is a simple general-purpose expansion device for bridges having a total motion of less than 50 mm (2 in). These joints are used in joint expansion sealing on ...
Bituminous Surface Treatments: Types, Material, and Application
A bituminous surface treatment (BST) is a chip seal or seal coat. It’s a liquid asphalt surface treatment with a thin layer of aggregate placed at a thickness of around 0.5 inches or less. BSTs are normally used on pavements ...
Wall Cladding: Design Criteria, Material, and Types
Cladding is the process of layering one material over the other to protect a building from natural elements like wind and rain. It also provides insulation and noise control and boosts the aesthetic appeal of a building. Cladding can be ...
How to Limit Water-Induced Damage to Buildings during Construction?
The damage to a building due to water/moisture is a significant factor that either shortens its useful life or necessitates costly repairs. The types of damages a building suffers due to moisture are listed below: Decay of wood-based materials Spalling ...
How to Limit Water-Induced Damage to Buildings in the Design Stage?
The damage to a building due to water/moisture is a significant factor that either shortens its useful life or necessitates costly repairs. The types of damages a building suffers due to moisture are listed below: Decay of wood-based materials Spalling ...
Time Management Programs: Objective, Advantages, and Disadvantages
Time management is organizing and implementing a strategy related to the time required for different activities in a project. No aspect of work, be it the individual’s work, others, project, or process, can be controlled unless it has been planned. ...
Design and Construction of Submerged Floating Tunnel
A submerged floating tunnel (SFT), also called Archimedes bridge or suspended tunnel, is a tunnel that floats in the water supported by its buoyancy (specifically, by employing the hydrostatic thrust, or Archimedes’ principle). Contents:Structural Components of Submerged Floating Tunnel1. Tube2. ...