So, when you step in the world of pavements, you’ve got two broad classes or types’ i.e. rigid pavement and flexible pavement. So, what is rigid pavement and how it differs from flexible pavement. In simple terms, we can say that a pavement made with concrete acts like a rigid pavement while the type of … Read more
If you’re bit concerned about quality of freshly mixed concrete, you’d be dealing with terms like slump of concrete, consistency, fineness of cement, and compressive strength. Of all, slump of concrete is an important quality control parameter. The next time you step in as incharge of concrete pouring activity, you should know different types of … Read more
Construction cost estimation is an important phase that provides an in-depth description of the project and the budget needed for the project. The clients use this projected cost data to evaluate the feasibility of the project. They also utilize this information to obtain project funds and allocate the same for future use. A detailed construction … Read more
So, you want to choose a type of column for your next project but are not sure what type is best for your structure. Well, if you look at different types of buildings in your surrounding, you’ll find a vertical supporting element that transmits the load from the super-structure to the underneath foundation. Such a … Read more
Reputation is as crucial as sales and profits for modern businesses. It is even more important in domains such as construction, where word of mouth is the primary means of marketing. Construction projects are expensive, and clients need to be extra sure about the quality, timeliness, and services that a contractor delivers. Everything boils down … Read more
When you think about types of doors, you automatically think of sliding type or revolving type. Yes, these are definitely two of the most popular types of doors that are used all over the world. But there’re many other types of doors as well. So, plethora of different types of doors available in the market, … Read more
You might have heard about concrete curing, a process of spraying water on freshly placed concrete. But probably have not heard about other methods of curing of concrete like using water-soaked hessian cloth or ponding. But do you know why concrete needs curing? Why curing is so important for the longevity and durability of concrete? … Read more
Air permeability test or Blaine’s air permeability method is one of the most accurate methods of finding the fineness of the cement. In this method, we determine fineness of the cement with the help of an apparatus patented by LEA and NURSE, it is done by the NURSE and BLAINE’S method as, apparatus consists of … Read more
As there’s a big difference between cement and concrete, you’re at times confused what to use. You want to fix an old stone wall or maybe a brick sidewalk, it’s easy right! Just go down to the Home Center pick up a bag of cement or is it concrete no wait maybe mortar. Well, many … Read more
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