Aim To determine the relative density or density index of cohesionless soil Theory Relative density is also known as density index. It is defined as the ratio of difference between the void ratio of a cohesionless soil (i.e. sand) in the loosest state and any given void ratio to the difference between its void ratios … Read more
What Is Volume Batching of Concrete? Batching of concrete means measuring different ingredients of concrete (i.e. cement, sand, coarse aggregate and water) before mixing it. When this measurement is done on the basis of volume, we call it Volume Batching. Below are mentioned some of important points to remember before adopting volume batching method in … Read more
Objective To determine the workability of freshly mixed concrete by using of Vee – Bee consistometer apparatus. Scope and Significance The workability of fresh concrete is a composite property, which includes the diverse requirements of stability, mobility, compactability, placeability and finishability. There are different methods for measuring the workability. Each of them measures only a … Read more
The following points should be remembered before proportioning a concrete mix a per IS-10262-2009. This method of concrete mix proportioning is applicable only for ordinary and standard concrete grades. The air content in concrete is considered as nil. The proportioning is carried out to achieve specified characteristic compressive strength at specified age, workability of fresh … Read more
Bleeding cannot be completely prevented as it is an inherent property of concrete. But it can be minimized if following precautions are taken. By proper proportioning of concrete mix. By mixing the concrete uniformly and completely. By using finely divided pozzolanic materials ( as it creates a longer path for the water to traverse and … Read more
The danger caused by segregation is difficult to repair and very costly. Therefore necessary precautions should be taken to avoid segregation. Precautions to Take The concrete mix should be properly designed with optimum quantity of water to make a cohesive mix. Such concrete will not exhibit any tendency for segregation. Field quality control must be … Read more
Aim To determine the field density of soil at a given location by sand replacement method Reference IS-2720-Part-28-Determination of dry density of soils in place, by the sand replacement method Apparatus Sand pouring cylinder Calibrating can Metal tray with a central hole Dry sand (passing through 600 micron sieve) Balance Moisture content bins Glass plate … Read more
Aim To determine the field density of soil by core cutter method Reference IS-2720-Part-29-Determination of dry density of soil in place by the core-cutter method Apparatus Cylindrical core cutter Steel rammer Steel dolly Balance Steel rule Spade or pickaxe Straight edge Knife Procedure Measure the height (h) and internal diameter (d) of the core cutter … Read more
There are three principle factors to consider before choosing the most appropriate type of foundation for a given structure. These are as follow Function of the structure and loads it must carry The sub surface condition Cost of foundation in comparison with cost of the superstructure Because of these factors, there exist several acceptable solutions … Read more
Piles can either be driven into the ground (driven piles) or be installed in a predrilled hole (bored piles or drilled shafts). The construction of bore cast in situ concrete pile consists of 4 primary phases 1.Pile boring, 2.Reinforcement cage lowering, 3.Flushing 4.Pile concreting. Now we will discuss each phase one by one. 1. Pile … Read more
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