Practical Guide

Compressive strength of concrete Blocks or concrete masonry units are required to know the suitability of these in construction works for various purposes.

The roof of a structure is susceptible to several defects during its course of life, but the identification of such issues is not an easy task for the contractors. Understanding the common defects

Cold weather masonry construction demands several precautions to be taken by the builders. To avoid seasonal delays associated with cold weather construction, the builder or contractor employs dyna

Coarse aggregate is one of the essential components of concrete and occupies the largest volume in the mix. That is why it greatly affects the concrete mix design. Its properties such as strength,

Climbing formwork is a special type of formwork that rises along with the progress of vertical concrete construction. It can move on its own by using an electric or hydraulic jack. Such formworks a

Classification and Characteristics of Bricks as per IS 1077-1973 Tests for the acceptance of bricks for building construction are: Dimension and tolerance test Compressive strength test Water absor

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.

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

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

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