Safety at construction site is of prominent priority. Several measures that need to be taken to prevent construction site accidents by civil site engineer and safety engineer is discussed. How to Manage Safety at Construction Site? Follow following guidelines for ...
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How to Check Cement Quality at Construction Site?
Quality tests on cement at construction site (also called field tests on cement) are carried to check quality of cement supplied for construction use.
Compressive Strength Test on Bricks
Compressive strength test on bricks are carried out to determine the load carrying capacity of bricks under compression with the help of compression testing machine. Bricks are generally used for construction of load bearing masonry walls, columns and footings. These ...
Typical Detailing of Reinforcements in Beams and Slabs
Detailing of reinforcements in beams and slabs plays an important role in providing strength, durability and cost optimization. Reinforcement details of concrete beams and slabs should specify clearly about cover to reinforcement, length of reinforcement, curtailment of reinforcement, number and ...
Size and Quantity of Reinforcement for Building Works
Different sizes of reinforcement is required for different concrete members. Quantity of reinforcement per cubic meter of concrete and its suitable size is discussed.
Retrofitting of RCC Structural Members, Types, Selection, and Procedures
Retrofitting of RCC structural members is carried out to regain the strength of deteriorated structural concrete elements and to prevent further distress in concrete. Strength deficiency of concrete structural members can be due to poor workmanship, design errors, and deterioration ...
Dry Density of Soil by Core Cutter Method for Soil Compaction
Dry Density of Soil by Core Cutter Method Cylindrical core cutters of 130mm long and 100mm diameter are used for testing the in-situ compaction of cohesive and clay soils placed as fill. By using core cutter method, bulk density of ...
Environment Exposure Conditions of Structures
As per IS 456, an environmental exposure is divided into five parts, i.e. mild, moderate, severe, very severe and extreme. Structures constructed in different conditions have different effects and measures shall be taken to protect the structures under severe to ...