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Underground tunnels are engineering marvels that connect cities, transport people and goods, and even house utilities. But how do engineers…
A crane is a lifting machine that principally works with the use of pulleys and cables. For the construction industry,…
Applying mortar coats on the surfaces of walls, columns, ceiling etc. to get smooth finish is termed as plastering. Mortar…
Air entrained concrete has microscopic air bubbles in the concrete. Air bubbles provide durability for concrete exposed to freezing and…
Air entrained concrete A major advance in concrete technology in recent years is the introduction of tiny disconnected air bubbles…
Needle Vibrator Needle type concrete vibrator These concrete vibrators are also referred to as poker or immersion vibrator. These are…
Asphalt shingles can be placed effectively over the existing roof. Nevertheless, it is recommended that if the existing roof layers…
Crushers are being used in the construction industry since the ancient history. Hydraulic crushers have been developed with a greater…
Determine splitting tensile strength of cylindrical concrete specimens OBJECTIVE: This method covers the determination of the splitting tensile strength of…
Factors affecting choice of concrete for a structure The choice of whether a structure should be built of concrete, steel,…
Suitability Of Water For Concrete Mixing OBJECTIVE To assess suitability of water for use in concrete mix. EQUIPMENT § Measuring cylinder § Cube moulds…
This article will discuss different types of concrete cracks. After finishing the article, you will know how to repair concrete…