Practical Guide

Soil-cement is a highly-compacted mixture produced by mixing cement with soils. Generally, in-situ walls constructed with soil-cement are used for excavation support, groundwater control, and const

The sand replacement test method is used to determine in situ dry density of soil. The procedures, materials, equipment, and specifications of this test is based on the Indian Standard (IS 2720 par

Injection grouting is a process of filling the cracks, open joints, voids, or honeycombs, in concrete or masonry structural members, under pressure with a material that cures in place to produce th

Take 400 gm of cement in a pan. Prepare a neat cement paste by adding 0.85 times the water required to give a paste of standard consistency by the previous test. Start a stop watch at the instant w

Indian standard codes for brick work are a list of documents that provide general guidance on brick works. These standard codes ensure high quality of final construction products. Generally, masonr

Acoustic emission (AE) is defined as the physical phenomenon in which a material generates elastic waves when subjected to stress or deformation. These signals are registered using a non-destructiv

The roofs made of galvanized steel sheets have been trending these days with the rise in the construction of large warehouses and godowns. The roof made out of galvanized steel sheet is a low-budge

Earthing is the process of transferring the immediate discharge of electricity directly to the earth plate by using low-resistance electrical cables or wires. The grounding wire safely removes exce

Casing wiring is an electrical system wherein PVC insulated wires are placed in a rectangular-shaped plastic casing and covered with a cap. This type of wiring system is also known as wireways. Cas

Steel rolling shutter is a type of door built up of interlocking lath sections formed from cold-rolled steel strips and is usually used in godowns and shops. The steel rolling shutter shall be eith