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Rocks can be classified on site, on the basis of its physical appearance. By making a through visual inspection we can ascertain the engineering properties of rocks. Field classification of rocks gives us logical insight about the suitability of rocks for engineering purpose. This type of classification is known as geological or lithological classification of … Read more
Sometime it may happen that, the aggregate available at site is not conforming to the desired grading. In such case two or more aggregates from different sources may be combined to get the required grading. Fineness modulus value can be used as a technical way to blend coarse aggregate with fine aggregate to produce desired … Read more
Doors and windows are the important part of a house. Right type of doors and windows for house would greatly enhance its overall look and appearance. There are many verities of door and windows available in market. So the process of selection of appropriate doors and windows for house is quite difficult. There are several … Read more
Ants are good citizens – they place group interest first. Clarence Day They never fail who die in a great cause Byron I slept and dreamed that life was Beauty; I woke, and found that life was duty. Ellens Hooper Fame is the perfume of heroic deeds. Socrates Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine … Read more
Bricks are the building blocks of a building. If the quality of brick used in a structure is not good then it can lead to serious damages of building. Therefore it is necessary to check the quality of brick before using it in any construction activities. There are some field tests that we can conduct … Read more
It is necessary to check the quality of cement on site at the time of preliminary inspection. It is not possible to check all the engineering qualities of cement on site but there exist some field test which gives us a rough idea of quality of cement. While on site we can perform these field … Read more
Rock Classification On the basis of genesis or mode of origin, rocks are classified into following three major groups. Igneous Rocks Sedimentary Rocks Metamorphic Rocks 1. Igneous Rocks These types of rocks are formed by the solidification of molten magma in the interior of the earth. When a rock is formed by cooling and solidification … Read more
Seasoning of Timber When a tree is newly felled, it contains about 50% or more of its own weight as water. This water is in the form of sap and moisture. The water is to be removed before the timber can be used for any engineering purpose. In other words, the timber is to be … Read more
God’s best gift to us is not things, but opportunities Alice W. Rollins It is worth a thousand pounds a year to have the habit of looking on the bright side of things. Johnson He who loves not his country can love nothing. Byron Inspirational quotes by great leaders part4 Nothing can bring you peace … Read more
Ribbed Tor Steel Bars This is a type of deformed high strength steel. These bars are manufactured by controlled cold twisting of hot rolled bars. These bars have ribs or projection on their surface. The ribbed tor steel bars are available in different sizes varying 6mm to 50 mm in diameter. These bars are commonly … Read more