Preventive maintenance of batching plant encompases a list of indispensable measures which should be taken every now and then to increase a batch plant’s efficiency as well as its lifespan. Though, the maintenance cost may increase the overall investment on ...
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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 ...
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.
How to Protect Foundation Structures from Soils and Groundwater Attacks?
Foundation structures are subjected to different types of attacks from underground water and soils and hence necessary protection measures are required.
Visual Inspection of Underwater RCC Structures -Tools and Limitations
Visual inspection is the most widely used method for inspection of underwater reinforced concrete structures. This technique is economical, and it neither time consuming nor needs expensive and large number of equipments. Not only does visual inspection utilize to specify ...
Defects in Brick Masonry due to Poor Workmanships and its Remedies
Defects in brick masonry due to workmanship occurs mainly due to poor supervision of masonry works. Various defects in brick masonry and their remedies are discussed.