How To Check Suitability Of Water For Concrete Mixing?
Suitability Of Water For Concrete Mixing OBJECTIVE To assess suitability of water for use in concrete mix. EQUIPMENT § Measuring cylinder § Cube moulds § Trowel § Tamping rod § Vibrating table § Testing machine PROCEDURE 1. Analyse water…
How to Repair Concrete Cracks
This article will discuss different types of concrete cracks. After finishing the article, you will know how to repair concrete cracks. Some Common Reasons for Concrete Cracks 1. Uneven evaporation of…
Reusing Formwork for Concrete
The possibility of formwork reuse is determined by the type of formwork and the nature of construction. Reusing concrete formwork can reduce construction costs significantly if proper planning and handling…
Dealing with Asbestos Abatement
The health risks involved in asbestos has led to its being removed and replaced. There are persons and organizations specialized in asbestos abatement procedures. Even this asbestos abatement exposure does…
Heat Treatment in Metals
Heat treatment is the name given to the process of heating metal above the critical temperature, at which internal changes occur, and then cooling the metal slowly or rapidly to…
Acoustics and Noise Control of Buildings
Noise is unwanted sound. When noise exceeds the permissible level, it causes various problems for the listeners. Therefore, in the design and construction of buildings, this has to be taken…
Measuring a Roof
Wondering how to measure your roof to estimate required material for roof replacement? Here the process of measurement of the roof is described through easy steps. Introduction Taking the measurement…
Nonmetallic materials
· Development of hull multipurpose polymeric materials with unique property package and development of manufacturing technologies of large-sized shaped and curved structures; · development of high-strength polymeric materials for machine building and…
Marble Products
Marble has been used since ancient times in sculpture and as a decorative construction material. It has been a symbol of beauty in the grand buildings built by emperors. Marble…
Construction Joints
Concrete, like all materials, will expand or contract with the raising or lowering of temperature. To prevent the surface cracks in concrete with variations in temperature, appropriate arrangements like construction…
