M40 Grade Concrete Mix Design as per ACI Method
M40 grade stands for it’s a mix of concrete with a characteristic compressive strength of 40 N/mm2. The mix design procedure for M40 grade concrete as per ACI Method is discussed. M40 Grade Concret
Types of Stirrups in Column
Different types of stirrups are designed for columns based on their varying cross-sections, the number of longitudinal reinforcement bars and the load carrying capacity. Stirrups in column construc
Types of Reinforced Concrete Structure Inspections
There are four types of inspection for reinforced concrete structure namely: inventory, routine, detailed, and special inspections. Inventory inspection is carried out when a building becomes ready
Inspection of Concrete Structures: Motivations, Types, and Procedures
Inspection of concrete structures in necessary to assess the building of damages, its strength, rehabilitation strategies, repair methods etc. to keep the structure safe.
Concrete Mix Design Calculation for M15 Grade as per IS 10262-2009
Step by step concrete mix design calculations for M15 Grade concrete as per IS10262-2009.
Exploring the Different Types of Clamps and Their Uses
Have you ever wondered how to secure two objects together? Then you need to understand clamps — a tool that can compress, hold, and secure two objects together. Clamps are incredibly useful and com
Inspection Checklist for Concrete Placement
Inspection of concreting works is an important step to achieve greater strength and durability of the structure. Although it is easy to remember number of checks during inspection of concrete membe
Low Heat Cement- Composition, Properties, Uses and Advantages
Low heat cement is a special tailored cement which generates low heat of hydration during setting. It is manufactured by modifying the chemical composition of normal Portland cement. In this articl
Comparing Cinder Blocks And Concrete Blocks
Are cinder blocks and concrete blocks the same? Many people assume they are, but the truth is that they have several key differences. This article will detail the composition, cost, strength, durab
Low Carbon Concrete and Its Advantages
Low carbon concrete has attracted significant attention due to the amount of CO2 that traditional concrete emits. It is demonstrated that, cement have biggest contribution in CO2 emission by 75% of