How to calculate Cutting length of Stirrups in Beam and column
To cater the stresses and loads in RCC, Bars are bent to different shapes in the bar bending schedule. Different shapes of bars have different cutting length. In this …
Important Thumb Rules used in Construction by Civil Engineers
Thumb rules play a most crucial role while taking quick decisions on site. Thumb rules enable you to calculate the solution using a simple mathematical formula and make smart …
Must Have knowledge for Civil Engineers | Civil Engineering Tips
There are many activities that should be performed by civil engineer at site and in lab. Here we are going to discuss some important points which every civil engineer …
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 …
What is Plot area, Carpet Area, Setback area, Plinth Area, Buildup Area in civil engineering
Well, If you are a civil engineer, You must know how to read a floor plan of the building. A good plan gives a better idea of whole structure …
Slab on Grade | Types of Grade Slabs
In this article, you are going to learn about Slab on grade. As we already discussed about 16 different types of slabs which we usually used in construction. If …
How to check quality of Bricks on site
Bricks are building blocks of a structure. Brick is most extensively used materials of the building construction. As an Engineer, you must know how to check the quality of …
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 …
Main and Mini projects List for Civil Engineers
Main and Mini projects for Civil Engineers Academics: Hi Civil Engineers! Thanks for being with the Civilread Community we appreciate your time in whatsapp group and in forum for …
Plate Load test to Calculate Safe Bearing Capacity of Soil
Plate load test is performed to determine the ultimate load bearing capacity of soil over the in-situ conditions. The plate load test is mandatory in case of designing foundation over …
Permeability of Concrete | Permeability tests on concrete
The Permeability of Concrete: Before learning about the Concrete Permeability tests, you should know about what porosity is? Porosity: Every material either it may be sand, soil, cement, etc. …
Schmidt hammer or Rebound Hammer test of Concrete
Rebound Hammer Test: – Testing the strength of concrete without destructing or breaking it after hardening is a complex task. As we already discussed the Compressive strength of concrete …
Flow table test of concrete to test workability of concrete
Workability is a complex property of concrete which directly impacts on Concrete strength, quality and appearance and it also determines how easily freshly made concrete can be mixed, placed, …
Vee Bee Consistometer Test | Workability of Concrete Test
Vee Bee Consistometer Test: Workability of concrete is a complex property of concrete. Finding the workability of concrete involves various parameters as workability depends upon stability, mobility, compactibility, place-ability …
K Slump Test of concrete | Workability of Concrete Test
K Slump Test of Concrete:- Workability of concrete is a most essential & complex property of Concrete. Making an excellent workable concrete involves many factors and Finding the workability …