Slump Test of concrete is performed to measure the degree of workability (ie. consistency) of freshly made concrete. Degree of Workability Slump Value Very Low…
As per IS code, the thickness of cover block should not be less than as follows; Raft Foundation = 75 mm for bottom and 50mm…
Masonry wall refers to the material crafted by a mason which may be brickwork or blockwork. Brick or block are normally in cuboidal shape which…
Dynamic Analysis Dynamic analysis shall be performed to obtain the design lateral force (design seismic base shear, and its distribution to different levels along the…
Segregation of concrete: Segregation is the process of separation of ingredient material of concrete to make the heterogeneous mixture of freshly prepared concrete mix within…
Torsion in building structure: Torsion is the condition of being twisted or turned. Torsion in building structure is defined as the deformation or the stress…
Floating or hanging column: Column is the vertical structural member which is used to support the load coming from the structure and transmit to the…
Base shear is the estimation of maximum expected lateral force which will occur at the base of a structure due ground motion during the earthquake.…
Cement, the most generally used construction material worldwide. Site civil engineers (who have the responsibility for quality control) and therefore the workers (who add concreting)…
Self healing Concrete: Crack-healing or Self-healing concrete may be a special types of concrete invented by a gaggle of microbiology researchers under the top of Henk M Jonkers. Self-healing Concrete is also called…