Casting and curing of concrete cylinder and beam specimens from representative samples of fresh concrete is crucial in building constructions. This is because the results of the tests conducted on
Precast concrete is prepared by casting concrete in reusable molds or “form” which is then treated in a controlled environment, conveyed to the construction site, and lifted to the place. The
Working space is the additional space provided between the edge of the excavation and the footing for the ease of labor movement for fixing, removing shuttering boards, pouring of concrete, and com
Units of Measurement for Payments of Civil Construction Works Units of Measurements for payment of construction works in civil engineering projects are given in table below: Sl. No. Civil Construct
Quality tests on cement at construction site (also called field tests on cement) are carried to check quality of cement supplied for construction use.
A chamfer edge on a concrete is a sloped or angled corner made for improving the aesthetical appearance, safety and easy removal of formwork of concrete. The formation of a sharp nice corner is pra
Centrifugal pump is a hydraulic machine which converts mechanical energy into hydraulic energy by the use of centrifugal force acting on the fluid. These are the most popular and commonly used type
Cement Based waterproofing of toilet floors helps to stops the ingress of water flushing. This is one of the easiest and conventional methods of waterproofing which is gaining popularity due to its
The performance of the repaired concrete structure is often not up to the mark. This is because repaired concrete structures prematurely fail irrespective of developments and enhancements in repair
Take 200gm of cement and 600gm of standard sand in the proportion 1:3 by weight) in a pan. (The standard sand shall be of quartz, of light, gray or whitish variety and shall be free from silt. The
