Non-destructive testing (NDT)of Hardened Concrete
Non-destructive test (NDT) and destructive tests (DT) are the the tests done one hardened concrete. Concrete is the oldest and most important construction material in the world. Testing of the…
Sustainable Cities and communities – The future essentials
Sustainable Cities are gaining popularity these days due to rapid urbanisation, population growth and pollution. Sustainable cities are those that are dedicated to achieve environmental, social and economic sustainability for…
Types of Concrete Pumps for Construction -Advantages
Concrete pumps are devices that convey concrete from a concrete source to a casting location. In this blog, I will show you the basic theory, forms, and selection of concrete…
Types of Dams – 3 Classification Criteria Explained
Types of dams play a crucial role in water storage, flood control, irrigation, power generation, and environmental protection. Engineers use different classification of dams based on several criteria to select…
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.…