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CEMENT MORTAR
For preparing mortar, first a mixture of cement and sand is made thoroughly mixing them in dry condition.Water is gradually added and…
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SAND
Sand is a natural product which is obtained as river sand, nalla sand and pit sand. However sea sand should not be…
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Mortars
Mortar is an intimate mixture of binding material, fine aggregate and water. When water is added to the dry mixture of binding…
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…
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.…
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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…
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BRICKS
Brick is obtained by moulding good clay into a block, which is dried and then burnt. This is the oldest…