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What are the properties of good building stones?
What are refractory bricks and mention it’s types?
Refractory brick is a brick that can stand against higher temperatures. Basically, refractory brick is used in kilns, havan kund, furnace, chimney. type of refractory brick High alumina brick Dolomite bricks Fire clay brick Magnetite brick For more information https://theconstructordotorg.wpcomstagiRead more
What are the advantages and disadvantages of Robo sand?
Advantages of Robo sand or m sand are : No or near zero impurities. Controlled gradation of particles. Hence, no wastage. No over sized particles or shingles, stones and pebbles. Generally dry, so doesn't fiddle with the concrete mix proportions. Higher concrete compressive strength achieved. Zero sRead more
How to conduct a soundness tests on cement?
The cement considers unsound if it undergoes a large change in volume (expansion) that causes cracking of hardened cement paste when it is under the condition of restraint. Apparatus Required: Le-Chateliers Apparatus, Water bath, Vernier Caliper, Weighing Scale. Procedure : 1. Place the lightly oileRead more
What are the main objects of the seasoning of timber?
Seasoning is a process to remove sap(moisture) from timber. Basically, well-seasoned timber has 12%-15% of moisture content. Basically reason of seasoning is to improve engineer property of timber like To improve hardness, strength and toughness To decrease decay of timber due to moisture To removeRead more
Difference between geodetic surveying and plane surveying?
As we all know, Geodetic surveying and Plane surveying comes under the primary classification of surveying. Geodetic surveying In geodetic surveying, the curvature of the earth is taken into account while taking surveying. In this surveying conducted a larger area. Geodetic surveying is mainly conduRead more
What are the main principles of surveying ?
What are the different types of compactors?
Soil compaction is defined as the method of mechanically increasing the density of soil.It is the simple way of increasing the stability and supporting capacity of the soil. Different types of compactors used are as follows Rammers Vibratory Roller Smooth wheeled Roller Sheepsfoot Roller Pneumatic RRead more
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An ideal or good building stone must be inert, does not soundness property means should not contract and expand, should not hold water, or release moisture. But, It depends on stone type and climatic conditions which vary from place to place and where it use. Ex for foundation ,wall covering, parapeRead more