Engineering Geology 4 min read
LIME
It is an important binding material used in building construction. Lime has been used as the material of construction from…
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Engineering Geology 1 min read
Uses of Bricks
Bricks are used in the following civil works: (i) As building blocks. (ii) For lining of ovens, furnaces and chimneys.…
Engineering Geology 1 min read
Classification of Bricks
The bricks used in construction are classified as: (i) First class bricks (ii) Second class bricks (iii) Third class bricks…
Engineering Geology 3 min read
Tests on Bricks
The following laboratory tests may be conducted on the bricks to find their suitability: (i) Crushing strength (ii) Absorption (iii)…
Offshore Technology 9 min read
Compliant and floating systems
The majority of offshore fields have been developed with conventional fixed steel platforms. One common feature of fixed steel structures…
Engineering Geology 2 min read
Properties of Bricks
The following are the required properties of good bricks: (i) Colour: Colour should be uniform and bright. (ii) Shape: Bricks…
Engineering Geology 3 min read
BRICKS
Brick is obtained by moulding good clay into a block, which is dried and then burnt. This is the oldest…
Engineering Geology 3 min read
Common Building Stones
The following are the some of commonly used stones: (i) Basalt and trap (ii) Granite (iii) Sandstone (iv) Slate (v) Laterite (vi)…
Offshore Technology 16 min read
Subsea Technology
The exploration and production of oil and gas reservoirs in a variety of water depth has become a challenge to…
Engineering Geology 1 min read
Uses of Stones
Stones are used in the following civil engineering constructions: (i) Stone masonry is used for the construction of foundations, walls, columns…
Engineering Geology 4 min read
Tests on Stones
To certain the required properties of stones, the following tests can be conducted: (i) crushing strength test (ii) water absorption test (iii) abrasion test (iv) impact test (v) acid test.…
Engineering Geology 2 min read
Requirements of Good Building Stones
The following are the requirements of good building stones: (i) Strength: The stone should be able to resist the load…