Principle of Surveying-First and Second Survey Principle Explained
What is principle of surveying? To understand the importance of the principle of surveying, we should first know the purpose of carrying out surveying. It is to make measurements of…
Testing of Bricks – Top 8 Test on bricks to ensure quality
Testing of Bricks is performed both on the job site and in the laboratory. A variety of test on bricks is performed to verify their suitability for use in construction.…
Physical Properties of Cement – Significance and impacts
Properties of Cement like fineness,consistency,setting time,heat of hydration,soundness etc plays significant roles in maintaining the quality of structure.
Plain Cement Concrete (PCC) in Construction : Comprehensive guide
PCC concrete of Plain Cement Concrete (PCC) is without reinforcement steel. Plain cement concrete (PCC) is high in compression and very low in tension. Plain cement concrete is commonly used…
Refractory Bricks: Types, Properties, Uses, and Buying Guide
Refractory bricks, also known as firebrick are ceramic materials used to line furnaces, kilns, fireboxes, and fireplaces. A refractory brick is designed to withstand high temperatures while still having poor…
Formwork in construction – Top 5 Formwork types
Formwork in construction refers to a mould used to shape concrete into structural shapes (beams, columns, slabs, shells) for buildings and other structures. Concrete is one of the most popular…
Bitumen for roads – Bitumen Uses, Grades and Types
Bitumen for road is an important topic to understand the construction of roads. I will walk you through how important bitumen is for road construction. Also, we will see bitumen…
Bitumen types for road Layers – Bitumen Emulsion types
Bitumen types for road layers are a vital topic to comprehend when it comes to road construction. Bitumen is preferred for flexible pavements in road construction because it has many…
Unit weight of steel bars – How to calculate?
Calculating the unit weight of steel bars with various diameters is crucial when creating a schedule for bar bending. The total weight of steel bars/TMT bars weight required for the…
Shrinkage of concrete – Type, Causes and Remedies
Shrinkage of concrete refers to the reduction in its volume over time, primarily due to moisture loss and chemical reactions during hydration. This phenomenon can lead to shrinkage cracking of…