BAMTEC Carpet Reinforcement System -Advantages, Design and Installation
BAMTEC carpet reinforcement system is most advanced and complex system. BAMTEC carpet reinforcement system advantages, design and installation is discussed.
Different Types of Documents for Heavy Civil Construction Projects
Types of design and construction documents for heavy civil projects such as engineering design documents, bid documents, construction documents are discussed. Generally, engineering design documents are divided into two major types including documents for not construction and documents for construction . It involves all designs for instance conceptual design which is produced prior to the
Automated Material Management and Handling in Construction Projects
The automated material management is a part of computer integrated construction (CIC). It involves automated material identification system and the automated material handling systems. Automated Ma
What are As-Built Drawings and Why are they Important?
An as-built drawing is defined as a drawing created and submitted by a contractor after completing the project. Due to some specific inevitable issues arising during the construction process, the c
Shearing Strength of Soils and its Tests
Shear strength of soil may be defined as the resistance to shearing stresses and a consequent tendency for shear deformation. Soil derives its shearing strength from the following Resistance due to interlocking of particles Frictional resistance between the individual soil grains Adhesion between soil particles or cohesion Principal Planes and Principal Stresses of Soil At
Non-Destructive Test on Structural Steel and Welds
Non-destructive testing is a solution to find the strength of the existing steel structure and its joints such as welds. Di-Penetration Test, Magnetic Particle Testing, and ultrasonic testing are t
Biden’s Bridge Repair and Replacement Initiative
On Jan 14th, 2022, President Biden’s administration launched the Bridge Formula Program (BFP) to fix thousands of bridges across the United States. The scheme was made possible by the new Bip
8 Types of Concrete Finishes
The concrete is a versatile construction material used all over the world for all types of construction applications. Concrete in its green form can be molded into any shape, size, and finish with
Types of Shallow Foundations and their Uses
Shallow foundations are constructed where soil layer at shallow depth (upto 1.5m) is able to support the structural loads. The depth of shallow foundations are generally less than its width. Different Types of Shallow Foundations The different types of shallow foundation are: Strip footing Spread or isolated footing Combined footing Strap or cantilever footing Mat or raft
BAM Nuttall all set to test 5G in Construction
A BAM Nuttall-led consortium is set to be a part of a government-funded trial to explore the potential of 5G for improving productivity in construction. The project will test 5G-powered cameras, dr