Consistency of Cement & Consistency Test of Cement What is the Consistency of Cement? The consistency of cement paste can be defined as the percentage of water needed for cement paste, at which the viscosity of paste in such a way that it determines the amount of water needed to make a paste. Any Cement […]
Fineness of Cement & Importance of Cement Fineness Fineness of Cement The fineness of cement has a key bearing on the rate of hydration and, therefore, on the rate of gain of strength and the rate of heat evolution. The Finer cement provides a greater surface area for the hydration process and faster strength development. […]
What is a Beam and Different Types of Beams used in Construction What is a Beam? Beam is defined as the structural member which is used to bear different loads. It resists the vertical loads, shear forces and bending moments. Beams are structural elements that mainly resist loads applied laterally to the axis of the […]
Substructure and Superstructure Substructure and superstructure are two parts of the building structure. Substructure is the part that is underneath the ground while the superstructure is everything above the ground. Figure showing Substructure and Superstructure of a General Building. Substructure Definition A Substructure is an underlying or supporting structure to superstructure. It is below ground level. Foundation […]
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Backfilling Meaning | Backfilling Procedure & Importance of Backfilling What is Backfilling / Backfilling Meaning Backfilling is the process of replacing or reusing the soil that is removed during excavation construction to strengthen and support a structure’s foundation. Typically, backfilling in the foundation is the process of putting back the soil in the foundation trench. […]
Cracks in Walls |Types of Crack in Concrete | Hairline Cracks | What Causes Cracks in Walls Cracks on concrete walls are not uncommon especially for newly built houses. Cracks on walls may just be a small problem like hairline cracks, but it could indicator of a more serious structural problem. The first step to […]
Precast Concrete Technology: Build a House in 8 Weeks What is Precast Concrete? Precast concrete is a type of concrete that is prepared either in a factory or in a workshop or site and cast and cured off-site. Generally, precast concrete is prepared in a controlled factory environment using reusable molds. Precast concrete elements can […]
What Does Concrete Design Mix Mean In Construction? Concrete mix design is the process of selecting suitable ingredients for concrete and determining their relative proportions in order to produce concrete with desired properties such as workability, strength, and durability. The main ingredients of a concrete mix are cement, water, coarse aggregates, fine aggregates (i.e. sand), […]
How The Cement Is Made? Cement is a key material in the construction industry and one of the most widely used man-made materials in the world. Its production is a complex process that requires an understanding of both scientific principles and engineering practices. In this blog post, we will provide an overview of how cement […]
