How to Choose the Best Stair Nosing? [PDF]
Stair nosings are protruding profile strips fitted on the edge of steps to provide an anti-slip surface. The nose of a step is the part of a stair where people tend to put their feet and weight on.
How to Choose the Right Earthmoving Equipment? [PDF]
Every earthmoving task at a construction site is different. It is, therefore, hard to choose a single earthmoving system for all the tasks. Each earthmoving operation has its objectives and complex
Defects in Concrete Structures – Types Causes, Prevention
Different types of defects in concrete structures can be cracking, crazing, blistering, delamination, dusting, curling, efflorescence, scaling and spalling. These defects can be due to various reas
How to Carry out Concrete Cubes Sampling as per IS 456?
The compressive strength test is one of the most important tests performed on concrete. This test gives a fair idea about the quality of the concrete that is being poured at the site. While conduct
Steps for Concrete Damage Repair in Reinforced Concrete Structures
There are certain steps that need to be considered in order to decide whether defected concrete needs repair or not, and specify proper repair technique and material if repairing is needed. These r
Essential Insights on sKILL SETS OF A PROJECT MANAGER
Project Management Skill sets There are many misconception about what it takes to become a project manager. Many people think that to become a project manager they must be technical expertise in the industry they are managing. Also, many people become a project manager just because they have performed well in the work they were
Compressive Strength of Concrete Cylinders
The compressive strength of the concrete cylinder is one of the most common performance measures performed by the engineers in the structural design. Here, the compressive strength of concrete cyli
Concrete Cube and Cylinder Test Results Acceptance Criteria
Acceptance of Concrete Test Results As per ACI-5.6 (2008) it is recommended to perform the test on concrete in fresh, hardened or old state by well qualified field-testing technicians. The respecti
Minimum Concrete Cover for Reinforcement
Concrete cover for reinforcement is required to protect the rebar against corrosion and to provide resistance against fire. The thickness of cover depends on environmental conditions and type of st
Curing of Cement Concrete – Time and Duration
Curing of cement concrete is defined as the process of maintaining the moisture and temperature conditions of concrete for hydration reaction to normally so that concrete develops hardened properti