How to do Brickwork in Circular and Flat Arches?
An arch is a curved structure that bridges an elevated or open space that supports heavy load and forces that act from above it. The construction of arches requires fine work and, therefore, skille
Understanding proprietary Trench Support Systems Used in Construction
Innovative trench support systems have been developed within the past two decades. These systems are more commercially demanded as they save the labor building cost, site protection and time. New proprietary systems over the traditional methods have been used widely. The proprietary support system offers facility of rapid installation and the removal facility. This helps
Chloride Attack on Concrete Structures – Cause and Prevention
Chloride Attack on Concrete Structures is one of the most important phenomena we consider when we deal with the durability of concrete. Among all sources of failure of concrete structures, the chlo
Brick Ledge – Design and Construction Procedure
Brick ledge is a reinforced concrete bearing which supports the weight (100Kg per square meter or more) of finished materials such as brick, stone or other veneers acting directly on a footing or o
Comprehensive Guide to quality Management in Construction Project
Quality management in construction project has become essential in modern construction practices and has incorporated quality management principles and initiatives in their activities. standard management systems such as ISO 9000 series of standards need incessant monitoring of building procedures. Many standard management instruments are available for standard management in building. Critical areas can be studied
Roof Waterproofing Using Bituminous Waterproofing Membrane Sheet
A bituminous waterproofing membrane is used for reinforced concrete roof waterproofing. This waterproofing membrane comes on site in the form of rolls manufactures and packed in the factory properl
What are Different Chemical Tests on Concrete Structures?
Chemical analysis of concrete can provide extremely useful information regarding the causes of failure of concrete. The tests most frequently carried out chemical tests on concrete structures are:
Types of Chemical Attacks on Concrete Structures
Introduction When a concrete structure is prone to chemical actions its durability gets affected. The chemicals may cause cracking of concrete, volume change and deterioration of structure. The lif
Bitumen Extraction Test
Bitumen Extraction Test is used to determine the percentage of bitumen content present in the asphaltic pavement by cold solvent extraction. The properties of flexible pavement such as durabil
Bending Test on Wooden Beam
The objective of bending test on a wooden beam is to study the bending or flexural behavior of the wooden beam and to determine the Modulus of Elasticity and Modulus of Rupture of the wood. Equipme