The Ordinary Portland cement contains different ingredients with varied proportions. Each ingredients imparts different property to the cement. To produce good quality of cement, we must know the proportions, functions and limitations of different ingredients of cement. Proportion of Ingredients ...
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Reinforced Concrete Beam Detailing According to ACI Code
Clearly, the detailing of the reinforced concrete members is the key to good design and execution of work at the site.That is why poor detailing of reinforcement makes the structure undergo cracking, excessive deflection, or even collapse. Reinforcements resist tensile ...
Efflorescence and its Treatment in Concrete and Brick Masonry
Efflorescence is a deposit of water soluble salts formed on the surface of concrete and brick masonry due to movement of water through pores. When water gets evaporated, efflorescence is formed as the dissolved salts gets deposited on the surface. ...
Purposes and Levels of Protection of Blast Resistant Design of Buildings
Different purposes of blast resistant design of building are to limit structural collapse, maintain building envelope and minimizing flying debris. The different levels of protection for blast resistant design of buildings are divided in two 4 categories which are discussed. ...
What is Raised Floor System? Its Advantages and Applications
What is raised floor system? Elevated floor system, which is also termed as access floor system, is a raised structural floor that is placed on a reinforced concrete slab. The elevated floor system consists of a several panels, as shown ...
Common Defects in Concrete Formwork Systems
Concrete formwork systems suffer from several deficiencies such as defects due to imperfect design and construction practice, defects in foundation level of formwork systems, defects in vertical support of formwork systems and defects in horizontal support of formwork systems. These ...
Recommendations for Good Brick Masonry Construction Practices
Several recommendations for good site brick masonry construction includes practices for accuracy and tolerances, appearance, durability, structural performance, weatherproofing, thermal performance and accommodation of movements. Recommendations for Good Brick Masonry Construction Practices 1. Accuracy and Tolerances It is highly recommended ...
Construction of Stone Masonry Footing
The construction of stones bonded together with mortar is called stone masonry. Stone masonry footing is a structural foundation constructed to support walls. Different aspect of stone masonry footing is discussed. Purpose of Stone Masonry Footing The purpose of stone ...