Green Airport Concept, Features and Examples Full Guide
Green Airport has been in the news for quite some time as more and more airports are going green. According to studies by ATAG, the global aviation industry produces 2%…
Compaction factor test – Workability of concrete-Test procedure
Compaction factor test is conducted to determine the workability of the concrete. Compaction factor test is a lab test and is generally conducted on concrete samples having very low workability.
Self driving cars – Benefits, Working and Challenges – Full details
Self driving cars have become a reality in the past five years, and is commercially available now. A car that would drive on its own was something beyond imagination a…
Monolith- The Technology, Merits and Demerits Full Guide
Monolith is a well-known concept in the world. The technology is used to construct high-rise buildings and skyscrapers. The monolithic structure can withstand high loads (up to 8 points) without…
Shape tests on Coarse Aggregates- Flakiness index test and Elongation Index Tests.
Shape test on coarse aggregates constitutes flakiness Index and elongation index tests. The particle size and shape of aggregate is one of the major factors affecting the quality of the…
Timber – 5 Important Quality Tests and Procedures.
Timber is wood suitable for construction purposes. In order to find the quality and sustainability of the Timbers, Various Quality tests are performed.
What is Prefabrication in construction? Advantages and Disadvantages
Prefabricated construction, or “prefab,” is a method of construction that uses components made off-site in a factory, which are then transported put together on-site to create a structure. Prefabrication is…
Aggregate crushing test to find Strength of aggregate
Aggregate crushing test is done to find out the strength of aggregate which is the fundamental and essential components of concrete, flexible pavements, etc. More than 70 to 80 per…
Reservoir vs Dams || Types of dams and reservoirs
Reservoirs are artificial or natural structures used for collecting and storing for further usages. The reservoir is formed by constructing dams across rivers, valleys, and streams. The Reservoir is located…
Total station in surveying– Working Principle of Total station
Total station is used for computing slant distances, horizontal and vertical angles, elevations in topographic and geodetic works, tacheometric surveys, etc. The total station is a pre-eminent contribution to modern…