Safety Issues at Construction Site and Precautions
Safety issues at construction site involves safety during excavation, scaffolding, formwork, working at heights, material handling and stacking, housekeeping works. The recommendations mentioned fo
How to Make Construction Entrances/Exits?
Construction entrances and exits are temporary stone-stabilized areas located at the points of ingress and egress of the vehicles. The purpose of construction entrances/exits is to provide a stable
How to Construct Ashlar Masonry?
Ashlar masonry is a type of stone masonry that is formed using finely dressed stones of the same size, shape, and texture laid together in cement or lime mortar of equal size joints at right angles
How to Construct Concrete Block Masonry?
Concrete block masonry is a widely used style for its excellent properties of durability and high resistance to rain, fire, and inclement environmental conditions. Proper workmanship plays a crucia
Methods of Concreting of Columns, Pedestals and Footings
Proper concreting of reinforced concrete columns, pedestals and footings is needed to ensure desired strength and durability of these structural members. Improper method of concreting may lead to c
Slump and Compacting Factor Test Values and Uses in Concrete Workability
Concrete slump and compacting factor tests are most used test for workability. The degree of workability of concrete depends on the values of test results.
CONCRETE WATERPROOFING BY POLYETHYLENE FILMS
Polyethylene Films are used for waterproofing in Walls or base of Structures. Water proof treatment is applied as outlined and as per sequence given below: a) The concrete surface is made smooth wi
Concrete Wall Construction Process Including Materials
Construction of concrete walls is a crucial phase in building construction. It is constructed as a load bearing structure to transfers loads from floor to the wall below or to the foundation, in ad
Concrete Pipe Installation: Engineering, Bedding, Joining, and Quality Control for Stormwater and Sanitary Sewer Systems
Reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) has been the backbone of underground infrastructure for over a century, serving as the primary conduit for stormwater drainage, sanitary sewer systems, and culvert applications. The durability, structural strength, and hydraulic efficiency of concrete pipe make it the preferred material for gravity-flow conveyance systems ranging from small residential drainage to major
Tips and Rules for Design of Reinforced Concrete Columns
The design of reinforced concrete (RC) column is carried out by following certain procedures. However, some specific rules and requirements need to be met. The conditions are commonly related to re