There are several checks such as condition of reinforcement and formworks, accuracy in steel bar bending, joints and dowel bars, etc. need to be carried out prior to the embedment of reinforcements into the formwork. Checks for Fixing Reinforcements in ...
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Concrete Resurfacing – Repair of Concrete Floor or Pavement Surfaces
Concrete resurfacing is a method of rehabilitation of tone or damaged concrete floor or pavement surfaces to make it available for use without the reconstruction of the whole structure. Before undergoing any kind of method as a part of resurfacing ...
Types of Sealants Used for Joints in Buildings -Properties, Uses, Working
Sealant is a material which is used to seal the joints between materials such as concrete, glass, aluminum, masonry wall etc. In general joints are provided in the structures to prevent the damage produced by stresses. Properties of Good Sealant ...
What are the Types of Mechanical Splices for Rebars?
Mechanical rebar splices for rebars in concrete construction is an effective method of joining reinforcing bars. These are designed based on codes of standard practice.
Reinforcement Calculator – Areas of Different Diameters and Numbers of Rebars
In design of reinforced concrete structures, areas of reinforcements for different diameters and numbers of rebars are required for specifying rebar details.
Methods of Groundwater Control in Excavations at Construction Sites
Groundwater causes extreme problems in excavations such as sand running for most of construction projects. Methods of groundwater control in excavation is discussed.
Seismic Retrofitting of Bridge Abutments -Methods and Details
Two types of abutments used in bridge construction, monolithic and seat type. Methods and details of seismic retrofitting of bridge abutments are discussed.
Methods of Bridge Column Casing -Properties, Details and Uses
Purpose of providing bridge column casing is to improve its ductility, shear and flexural capacity. Methods of column casing, details and uses are discussed.