Components of staircase – Importance and functions
Components of staircase has to perform unique functional requirements. A staircase is one of the most important components of a building. The primary purpose of a staircase is to facilitate…
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…
Curing of Concrete – Concrete Curing Methods explained
Curing of concrete is the process of maintaining requisite moisture and temperature in hardened concrete for continued hydration. The curing of concrete plays a prime role in maintaining the design…
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…
Concrete Mixing Techniques for Strong Structures
Concrete Mixing or Mixing of concrete is the complete blending of the ingredients necessary for the production of a homogeneous concrete.
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…
Ultrasonic pulse velocity test || UPV Test – Types and Methodology
Ultrasonic pulse velocity test is an example of the non-destructive tests of concrete. Non-destructive tests (NDT) and destructive tests (DT) are the tests done on hardened concrete. Concrete is the…
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…