Approximate Estimates
What Is Approximate Estimate? The approximate estimate is done in order to find out an approximate cost in a very…
R.C.C Beam And Slab Floor
R.C.C Beam And Slab Floor: For larger span and excessive loading situations or in circumstances where intermediate walls are not…
Design Criteria Of Septic Tank
Septic Tank: Septic tank is a tank where sewage is kept a long time for sedimentation of suspended solid by…
Grades Of Concrete
Grades Of Concrete: In IS: 456-1978, the different grades of concrete are given as M10, M25, M20, M25, M30, M35,…
Characteristics Of Good Quality Paints
Characteristics Of Good Quality Paints: The characteristics of a good paint are as following: 1. A paint will be said…
Cube Strength Of Concrete
Cube Strength Of Concrete: The strength achieved by the concrete on 15 cm concrete cubes after curing of a temperature…
Advantages & Disadvantages Of Precast Piles
Precast Concrete Piles: The various advantages and disadvantages of precast piles are described below: Advantages Of Precast Piles: 1. Precast…
Pier Foundation
Pier Foundation: When a heavy structure or building is to be constructed in soft or sandy soil and hard bed…
R.C.C T-Beam
RCC T-beam: The beam consists of a flange and a rib in the form of a T, generally made of…
Combined Footing
What Is Combined Footing? A footing when used for two columns or more than two columns is called combined footing.…
8 Important Tests On Bricks You Should Know
How To Check Quality Of Bricks: Bricks are the most common and useful building materials used for masonry construction works.…
Core Cutter Test
Core Cutter Test: Aim: Core cutter test is performed to evaluate the in-situ dry density of soil. Apparatus: 1. Cylindrical…
Workability Of Concrete
Workability Of Concrete: Workability can be defined as the property of fresh concrete which describes the ease and homogeneity of…
Common Concreting Problems And Their Prevention
Common Concrete Problems And Their Prevention: There are many problems we might be facing during and after concreting. To produce…
Types Of Brick Bonds
Types Of Brick Bonds: The general types Of brick bonds used in brick masonry are as following: 1. English Bond,…
Checklist For Masonry Work
Checklist For Masonry Work: The masonry work checklist is as following: 1. Availability of the materials according to everyday necessity…
Checklist For Concrete Slab While Casting
Checklist For Concrete Slab: The Checklist For Concrete Slab are listed below: 1. Make sure that the cover blocks are…
Precautions For Concreting In Cold Weather
Cold Weather Concreting: During hydration process temperature plays a great role on the rate of strength development. When the temperature…
How To Check Sand Quality In Field
Quality of materials is the key to construction. To achieve the desired strength of a structure you should always use…
Duties Of Civil Engineer In Building Construction Site
Duties Of Civil Engineer In Building Construction Site: The major categories where a civil engineer can work on the site…
Isolated Column Footing Design
Isolated Column Footing Design: Generally, isolated column footing is square, rectangular or circular in shape. The upper surface of this…
Causes Of Failure Of Piles
Causes Of Pile Failure: The various causes of pile failure are as following 1. When pile load is greater than…
Advantages And Disadvantages Of Total Station
Total Station Surveying: Surveying is one of the most important jobs which must be done before starting a new construction…
Advantages Of Quality Control Of Concrete
Quality Control Of Concrete: Concrete is mainly prepared at the construction site using locally accessible materials of variable properties. Hence…