Preparation Of Bar Bending Schedule
Bar Bending Schedule: Bar bending schedule or BBS is a list of reinforcement bars in tabular form which provides the…
Design Of RCC Columns
Design Of Columns: The safe axial load carrying capacity of different types of columns can be determined as follows: 1.…
Defects In Plastering
The common defects in plaster works are listed below 1. Cracking: In this formation, one or more cracks appear in…
Components Of A Building
Components Of A Building: A building can be divided into two general categories 1. Sub-Structure: It is the portion of…
How To Select Materials For DPC
Materials Used For Damp-proofing: An effective damp proofing material should have the following properties: 1. It should be impervious. 2.…
Checklists For Shuttering
Checklists For Shuttering: Formwork or shuttering is a temporary and rigid structure used as a mould in which the freshly…
Useful Civil Engineering Abbreviation
Civil Engineering Abbreviation: The common abbreviation used in civil engineering are as following: A.A.S.H.T.O – American Association of state highway…
Distribution Of Stress Between Steel & Concrete
Stress Distribution Between Steel & Concrete: As per the basic assumption, plain RCC section before bending remains plain after bending. It…
10 + Thumb Rules For Concrete Mix Design
For adding 4 liters of water in 1 cu.m freshly mixed concrete 1. The slump value will be increased by…
Advantages Of RCC Stairs
R.C.C Stairs OR Reinforced Concrete Stairs: RCC stairs may be the most common stairs widely used than any other types…
Formula To Find The Length Of A Pile
Formula To Find The Length Of A Pile: Let the properties of the soil penetrated be represented by the symbols…
RCC Framed Structure Buildings
RCC Framed Structure: Due to the lower compressive strength of bricks (For 1:2:4 cement concrete works), the width of load…
Lap Length / Lapping Length Of Steel Bars
Lapping is very important for reinforcement usually done to increase the length of bars. In this article, I will discuss…
Concreting In Hot Weather
Hot Weather Concreting: We know that cement possesses faster rate of hydration in hot weather. The rate of hydration of…
Polymer Concrete – Types, Advantages And Application
What Is Polymer Concrete? Polymer concrete is a new concrete produced with OPC concrete cured and impregnated with liquid or…
Conditions Of Stability Of Retaining Walls
Conditions Of Stability Of Retaining Walls: A good retaining wall must fulfill the following requirements to ensure its stability: 1.…
What Is Development Length Of Bars
What Is Development Length ? The development length can be defined as the length of the bar required for transferring…
Manufactured Sand Or M-Sand For Construction
Manufactured Sand Or M-Sand: Manufactured sand or M-Sand is a replacement of natural river sand made artificially from hard granite…
Difference Between Weir And Barrage
Difference Between Weir And Barrage: The difference between weir and barrage is described below. Weir: Weir is an impenetrable boundary…
Estimating Steel For Reinforcement
Estimating Steel For Reinforcement: For RCC works estimates of steel is essentially required for the following purposes. 1. For acquirement…
Singly Reinforced Beam Design Procedure
Singly Reinforced Beam: When the area of steel is provided in tension zone only i.e the reinforcement is given only…
Specification For Laying 38 mm Damp-proof Course with Concrete Of 1:2:4 At Plinth Level
1. The damp-proof course should cover the total wall thickness. 2. The bottom of the DPC should be clear, even…
Waterproofing Of Flat Roofs
Waterproofing Of Flat Roofs: Flat Roof Waterproofing: Waterproofing of roofs has become an essential part of building construction. There are…
Handling Of Reinforcement At Site
Handling Of Reinforcement At Site: Whatever be the size of R.C.C work, it is important to arrange a bar bending…