Practical Guide

A manhole or an inspection chamber is a unit constructed underground to provide access to the utilities like a sewer system, drainage system, etc. Hence, with the help of a manhole, underground uti

Preparation of concrete for footings of a building with a maximum of two storeys can be carried out in the field without the need for extensive calculations. It involves selecting suitable constitu

Magnetic Rebar Locator (Covermeter) Test gives information about concrete cover to steel reinforcement using magnetic fields. Pachometer device is used to get information about location of reinforc

Kelly ball test also called as a ball penetration test is performed on freshly mixed concrete to measure its workability. It is a quick simple field test and is considered as an alternative to the

The compressive strength test results of concrete cylinders are the basis of acceptance of ready mix concrete for construction.  Low-strength breaks of the concrete cylinder during compression

The aggregates used in the production of concrete are inert granular materials such as gravel, crushed stone, sand, slag, recycled concrete, and geosynthetic aggregates. The aggregates may be natur

The Charpy impact test is performed to evaluate the resistance of the metal to breakage by flexural shock or impact load according to standard test method ASTM D6110. This test determines the amoun

A bituminous surface treatment (BST) is a chip seal or seal coat. It’s a liquid asphalt surface treatment with a thin layer of aggregate placed at a thickness of around 0.5 inches or less. BS

Measurement of reinforced concrete works such as foundation, columns, beams, slabs pedestal are needed for calculation of actual cost of construction and payment to the contractor. This article pro

Internal electrical installation of a building consists of cabling and associated accessories such as switches, sockets, distribution boards, and light fittings. Their primary function is to provid