HOW TO TREAT BORROW AREA SOILS PRIOR TO USE?

Processing of Borrow area soils

Processing of Borrow Area Soils / Backfill Materials The construction of subsurface structures often requires the construction of elements of the structure within or upon large masses of backfill. The proper functioning of these elements are often critically affected by adverse behavioral characteristics of the backfill. Behavioral characteristics are related to material type, water content … Read more

TECHNICAL ISSUES RELATED TO HIGHER GRADE TMT BARS

TMT bars

Some Issues in the Usage of Fe- 500 or Higher Grade TMT Steel Bars in Residential Buildings Some contractors report a tendency among few design Engineers to specify Fe-500 or higher grade steel in residential buildings citing its high strength. Customers are advised that if they use Fe 500 or higher grade steel in building … Read more

HOW TO STORE STEEL ON SITE?

Steels should be stored in such a way, so as to avoid distortion and to prevent deterioration and corrosion. Steels of different classes should be stored separately. Follow the guidelines given below while storing steel on site. Storing of Steel Reinforcement Store bars of different classes, sizes and lengths separately to facilitate issues in such … Read more

HOW TO STORE CONCRETE BLOCKS ON SITE?

Concrete blocks are available in different forms to be used as construction material, such as Solid concrete blocks Hollow concrete blocks Solid & hollow light weight concrete blocks Autoclave aerated concrete blocks Concrete stone masonry blocks While storing these concrete blocks at site, following guidelines should be followed. Guidelines to Follow While Storing Blocks on … Read more