Types of Roads or Classification of Roads
What is the Road? The road is a paved way or a route or a thoroughfare which drives you to reach your destination through vehicles. Roads are classified based …
Highway Engineering
Highway Alignment and Factors controlling the Highway Alignment
In this post, we are discussing the Importance of Highway Alignment and various factors which are needed to be considered in planning the highway alignment. The Terms which we …
Surveying
Dumpy Level Surveying, About, Components, Advantages & Limitations
About Dump Level Instrument:- The dumpy level is an optical instrument used for surveying and levelling operations. It comprises of a telescope tube, firmly held between two collars and …
STRUCTURE
Floor Space Index (FSI) and Floor Area Ratio
What is FSI? The full form of FSI is the “Floor Space Index” and it is the ratio of the total area of the plot to the built-up area on …
Bar Bending Schedule of a Floor Column | BBS
Bar bending schedule of a floor column: Bar bending schedule for floor columns. The part of the column which projected towards the sky on the superstructure is called Floor …
Honeycombing in concrete and remedies to prevent it
Honey combing in Concrete: Concrete is made into various structural elements such as Columns, Beams, Foundations, Slabs etc. as required as per the structural design When concrete is poured …
Vibration of concrete, Vibration Methods, FAQs
The vibration of concrete and its importance: Different types of concrete vibrators are used to perform the vibration of concrete. To learn more in detail we start learning about …
Curing of Concrete | Curing time & Duration | Curing methods
Concrete is a composite material consisting of cement, sand, and water in suitable proportions. The chemical interaction between cement and water binds the aggregate. Fresh concrete will be plastic so …
Difference between One Way Slab and Two Way Slab
Slab: Slabs are constructed to provide flat surfaces, usually horizontal, in building floors, roofs, bridges, and other types of structures. The slab may be supported by walls, by reinforced …
How much quantity of Water is added in M20 grade concrete (All grades)
Quantity of Water is added in M20 grade concrete (All grades):- As I was already given a detailed explanation about how to find out the quantity of Cement, Sand and …
Quantity of Cement, Sand & Water required for Plastering
Quantity of Cement, Sand & Water required for Plastering:- Plastering refers to protecting a wall or ceiling by laying a plaster (Cement plaster). Plastering is done to remove surface …
Septic Tank and its Design | Building Construction
What is a septic tank? and why we use it? The tank which Stores a waste water of House or building is called Septic Tank. Septic Tank is installed …
Difference between OPC and PPC | 16 Differences
Different types of cement are already discussed in the previous post. You can check it out if needed. 14 Different types of cement In this post, I am going …
Concrete Slump test Procedure | Applications | Types | Uses
Before getting into The slump test procedure know about why we perform Slump test on concrete? Slump test procedure is performed to check the workability of concrete. A good …
Superelevation & its Design Formula | Advantages | Highway Engineering
Superelevation or Banking of Road:- When a vehicle travels in a circular path or curved path, it is subjected to an outward force which makes a vehicle to overturn …
TECHNOLOGY
Learn about MIVAN aluminium Formwork (Shuttering)
Formwork: Formwork is a mould for a structure. Into this mould, fresh concrete is poured to harden the concrete. The construction of formwork takes time and involves expenditure upto …
Role of Consultants in Construction Industry
What is a Consulting Civil Engineer? A consulting engineer or construction consultant can be termed as the one who is completely independent and professional engineer and performs well detailed engineering services …
Excavator Rock Drills and its attachments new innovation in construction industry
Geotechnical problems are one of the primary issues faced by civil engineers during an initial phase of construction. Through Geotechnical reports, one can analyze the soil bed. To proceed …
Earthquake Proof Buildings | New innovation in construction Industry
Earthquake Proof Buildings : As per Wikipedia, An Earthquake is caused due to the sudden release of energy from Earth’s lithosphere that creates seismic waves which result in the …
Initial and Final Setting time of Cement
Setting time of cement: When cement is mixed with water, it hydrates and makes cement paste. This paste can be moulded into any desired shape due to its plasticity. …
Self healing concrete(Bio-Concrete), Causes of cracks in concrete
Self Healing Concrete Bio-concrete:- We know that cracks are a major problem in concrete. It decreases the life of the structure and reduces its stability against earthquakes. From several …
How the cool paint (Heat Reflective paint) on roof works?
Cool paint is a Heat Reflective Paint and this paint has been designed to reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat than a standard roof. Its application reduces roof temperature …
AAC Blocks: Aerated Autoclaved Concrete Blocks
AAC Blocks: AAC blocks are light weight Aerated Autoclave Concrete Blocks. It is manufactured through a reaction of aluminium and a proportionate blend of lime, cement and fly ash. …