Quality assurance of construction substances is the responsibility of the purchase department to assure the quality of purchased substances in consultation with production and engineering department. Proper specifications have to be decided and finally conveyed as part of purchase orders. The technical terms should uniquely be understood by the supplier. The testing and inspection methods/procedures, […]
Concrete admixtures (additives) enhances the properties of concrete for applications in construction with special requirements. Concrete additives are used to achieve desired workability in case of
The standard concrete compressive strength test is carried out at 28 days. 3-days and 7-days concrete tests are carried out only to monitor the early strength gain and are useful in construction wh
Compressive strength of concrete cube test provides an idea about all the characteristics of concrete. Cube test results judges proper concreting at site.
Risk administration in construction industry is an important part of the undertaking planning and administration. Various risks associated with construction undertakings such as financial risks, environmental risks, socio-economic and construction related risks are studied and dealt in risk administration. The volatility and capriciousness of the environment in the construction industry was never hidden from anyone.
Compounds in cement mainly are tricalcium silicate, dicalcium silicate, tricalcium aluminate, and tetracalcium alumino ferrite. Not only do these compounds control most of cement properties but als
REACTIVE POWDER CONCRETE COMPOSITION & MANUFACTURING: Reactive powder concrete has been developed to have a strength of 200 to 800 Mpa with required ductility. It is new technique involved in t
Swimming pools are constructed with concrete as a material for residential as well as hotels, clubs and schools. The concrete material has proved to be one of the long-life material that is best suited for this construction. The basic requirements for swimming pool construction are: It is necessary to have a pool shell i.e. 1.
A request for quote or a quotation (RFQ) in a construction project is an invitation to contractors for bidding procedure of various activities of project by owner or main contractor. Request for quote can be for construction works, supply of materials or services in a construction project. This can be explained by an example: If
Civil Engineers are known to test the limits of building structures, by going higher, longer or lighter. On the other hand Civil Engineers are by definition very conservative. These two professiona
