Reinforced concrete structures in coastal areas are subjected to an extremely corrosive environment. This is due to the presence of chloride ions in the seawater. The presence of oxygen exacerbates the aggressive condition in coastal areas especially in zones subject ...
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Landings in Stairs – Purpose, Location and Standard Dimensions
What is a Stair Landing? Landings in a stair is a level floor or platform constructed at a location where the direction of stairs changes, between flights of the stair, or at the top of stair flight. The locations of ...
How to Prevent Errors During Setting Out Building Plan on Ground?
Setting out building plan on ground is one of the most significant steps in building constructions and any errors at this stage would cause considerable problems, if it is not tackled immediately.
Tips for Innovations in Construction Materials and Equipments
Changing requirements, parameters, time constraints, size of works, specifications, quality requirements makes the mankind to go for innovations and develop new materials, equipments and technologies.
Roles and Responsibilities of a Consulting Civil Engineer
A consulting civil engineer is an independent, professional engineer who performs well-detailed engineering services for clients on agreed sum of money.
Curing of Cement Concrete – Time and Duration
Curing of cement concrete is defined as the process of maintaining the moisture and temperature conditions of concrete for hydration reaction to normally so that concrete develops hardened properties over time. The main components which need to be taken care ...
Methods of Preventing Dampness in Buildings – Sources and Causes
Dampness in building may occur due to bad design, faulty construction and use of poor quality of materials. Dampness not only affects the life of the building but also creates unhygienic conditions of the important items of work in the ...
Quality Management System (QMS) in Concrete Construction
Quality Management System (QMS) for concrete construction must be considered as an important part of the construction project. A set of detailed guidelines regarding the quality management of concrete construction is called as QMS. QMS guidelines will help to improve ...