Distinctions are drawn between different types of concrete based on the composition, additives, surfaces, production process, or the nature of the reinforcement.
The packing density of aggregate gives an indication of how efficiently aggregate fill a certain volume and for that reason is such an important concept in concrete technology.
FUNCTION OF A PILE FOUNDATION The primary function of a pile foundation is to transfer load to a deeper soil or rock strata. There can be various reason
From High Strength to High Performance Concrete Durability of concrete is now becoming the major concern for engineers as concrete may deteriorate with time in several ways. The
Essential requirements of formwork are it should be strong enough to take the dead loads, live loads, incidental loads and other loads expected during construction before attaining the
Mortar is a homogeneous mixture, produced by intimately mixing cementitious materials, water and inert materials, such as sand, to the required consistency for use in building together with
In last few years, lot of tunneling works are being executed in all over the world. One of the toughest challenge engineers face during design and construction phase
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
Errors in Chain Surveying Every measurement made with a mechanical device is subject to any error that could possibly be caused by the condition of the device or