Plum Concrete: Applications and Procedure of Laying
Plum concrete, also termed cyclopean concrete or rubble concrete, is a mixture of wet concrete and a plum (large size, strong, and clean natural coarse aggregate or boulders of roughly 300 mm size
Plastic Settlement Cracks in Concrete – its Appearance and Prevention Methods
Plastic settlement cracks in concrete are formed during initial setting of concrete. Appearance and prevention of plastic settlement cracks are discussed.
Methods of Curing Concrete Structures and their Comparisons
Methods of Curing Concrete for Different Structures Adding water to Portland cement to form the water-cement paste that holds concrete together starts a chemical reaction that makes the paste into
Checks for Fixing Reinforcements in Formworks of Concrete Structural Members
There are several checks such as condition of reinforcement and formworks, accuracy in steel bar bending, joints and dowel bars, etc. need to be carried out prior to the embedment of reinforcements
Sealing Exterior Concrete Slabs: A Complete Guide to Protection and Longevity
Exterior concrete slabs face constant exposure to weather, chemicals, and mechanical wear. Without proper protection, they deteriorate through freeze-thaw cycling, salt damage, and surface staining. Sealing is the most effective strategy for extending slab life, maintaining appearance, and preventing costly repairs. This guide covers why sealing matters, the types of sealers available, surface preparation steps,
Precast Cement Concrete Blocks in Masonry Construction
The term precast refers to the fact that the cement concrete blocks are formed and hardened before they are brought to the job site. They are manufactured in a factory under controlled conditions e
Quality in Construction Industry -Objectives, Factors Affecting Quality
Quality in construction industry can be defined as the attainment of acceptable levels of performance from construction activities. This performance would be attained when the activity meets or exc
Power-Pole Finisher for Concrete- Types and Uses
The Power-Pole Finisher is a concrete finishing trowel that is used in achieving concrete finishes such as flatwork, decorative concrete and stamping on wet concrete before the initial setting
A Complete Guide to Venting Standard-Efficiency Gas Appliances into Masonry Chimneys
When replacing an older furnace or boiler with a modern standard-efficiency gas appliance, homeowners and contractors must address a critical safety and durability concern: proper venting into existing masonry chimneys. Older chimneys were designed for the hotter exhaust gases produced by less efficient equipment. Today’s standard-efficiency units, while more economical to operate, generate cooler flue
QUALITY ASSURANCE OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
Quality assurance of construction materials is the responsibility of the purchase department to assure the quality of purchased materials in consultation with production and engineering department.