8 REASONS TO USE FLY ASH AS AN ADMIXTURE IN CONCRETE

Effects of fly ash on concrete properties

Admixtures are substances which when added to concrete in small doses can overcome some of the drawbacks viz., poor workability, high shrinkage cracks, poor performance against chemicals, high permeability, inadequate protection of steel reinforcement from corrosion, low tensile strength and lower fracture toughness. Admixtures can be defined as materials other than water, cement and aggregate, … Read more

What are Cubic Feet? Explained with the help of examples.

Finding cubic feet

Cubic feet are an imperial and US customary unit of volume used to measure the volume of space that an object occupies in three dimensions. Cubic feet are often used in building, manufacturing, and engineering. Sectors. This unit of measurement is often abbreviated as “ft³” or “cu ft”. Understanding and using cubic feet is essential … Read more

Why Cement Mortar Need to be Consumed Within 30 min?

properties of mortar

Why cement mortar need to be consumed within 30 min just after it is mixed? Cement mortar is a mixture of cement, sand, and water used for various construction purposes such as plastering, masonry, and laying bricks. The reason why cement mortar needs to be consumed within 30 minutes after its preparation is due to … Read more

Differences Between Revit Drafting and CAD Services

Mapping The Differences Between Revit Drafting and CAD Services The design process is critical in architecture and construction because it leads to the adoption of constructability principles, as well as the reduction of waste and time. It functions as a component that anticipates problems on the construction site and promotes continuous improvement on construction sites. … Read more

PROCEDURE FOR LAYING AAC BLOCK MASONRY WORK [A HOW TO GUIDE]

ACC BLOCK MASONRY

ACC block stands for autoclaved cellular concrete block. The ACC block is a valuable addition to the masonry units accessible to masonry contractors.  Advantages of cellular concrete block masonry over brick masonry are its lightweight design, minimal mortar use, and faster working speeds Many contractors are unfamiliar with the usage of autoclaved cellular concrete blocks. … Read more

WATER PROOFING TREATMENT OF ROOF SLAB [A STEP BY STEP GUIDE]

Water proofing treatment of roof slab

Water Proofing Treatment of Roof Slab In this method polymer modified cementitious slurry coatings are applied over the base concrete. This technique of waterproofing is latest development in the field of waterproofing. Polymer imparts significant improvement in impermeability. Polymer modified cementitious slurry has coefficient of expansion very similar to concrete thereby it does not get … Read more