Ready mix Plaster vs Conventional plaster – Which one is best ?
Ready mix plaster is a blend of cement and fine graded sand mixed with polymer additives in right proportions and available in a ready to use form. They are applied…
Dog legged Staircase – Design, Features and Advantages
A dog-legged staircase is the simplest, common, space-saving, and economical staircase type used in commercial, industrial and residential buildings. A dog-legged staircase consists of two flights running in opposite directions…
Primary Treatment for Wastewater – Process and Details
Primary treatment for wastewater involves temporarily storing sewage in a calm basin where heavy materials sink and oil, grease, and lighter solids float to the top. Wastewater reaching a treatment…
Methods of concrete curing – Key Techniques Explained
The concrete curing methods depend on the nature of the structure, site conditions, and ingredient parameters. In this article, we will go through some common curing methods adopted in constructions…
Classification of Surveying – A complete overview
Surveying is a branch of civil engineering that determines the relative position of points on the earth. It is the primary process to be done to before planning a new…
Heat of hydration test of Cement – Process and Procedure
The heat of hydration is the heat liberated from the reaction between cement and water. Cement is a binding material. It consists of ingredients such as lime, Silica, Alumina etc.…
Soundness test on Aggregate | Sample selection and procedure
Soundness test determines the disintegration of aggregates due to weathering. This includes freezing, thawing, marine condition etc. However, the weak and porous aggregate shows a change in weight during this…
Soundness Test on Cement: Procedure and Significance
The soundness of the cement is the ability to resist volume changes after hardening. The soundness test on cement is significant because,using unsound cement leads to cracks and hamper the…
Specific Gravity and Water absorption test on Aggregate
Specific gravity and water absorption test are significant tests on aggregates. Perhaps aggregates are the fundamental and essential components of concrete and play a significant role in the design mix…
Penetration Resistance Test – Significance and Procedure
Penetration resistance test is a concrete non-destructive test. This test determines the strength of concrete by penetrating a steel rod.Non-destructive test (NDT) and destructive tests (DT) are the the tests…