Concrete Design Fabrication Inspections 
Construction Cost Estimating
DECEMBER 20, 2018
While designing the reinforced concrete members, it is necessary to check the steel reinforcement in jobsite prior to arrange concrete. Besides, ensure the concrete foundations, beams, columns, etc. are constructed as per design norms. In our experience, this has been the result of architectural design and.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Both the rate and degree of hydration, and the resulting strength of the final concrete, depend on the curing process that follows placing and consolidating the plastic concrete. This reaction, called hydration, produces a stone-like substance—the hardened cement paste.
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The Constructor
MARCH 19, 2012
When concrete is fresh and in its liquid state it must be restrained within a mould in order for it to set in its required shape. A smooth outer surface provides the main support for the concrete as it sets. Formwork is the term used to describe this mould. For most in-situ pours, the formwork is made of wood.
The Constructor
MARCH 19, 2012
Thicker plywood may be used when the weight of concrete causes a standard thickness plywood to bow out, distorting the concrete face. Note the different thickness: A standard plywood thickness on site is 18mm. this is usually sufficient for most pours. However, if the formwork is curved, a thinner plywood is used to facilitate bending.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 19, 2011
Even experience in extensive design in academic context can provide only limited perspective in engineering decision making. Most lessons in engineering decision making come from the cases of histories of failures of structures, which itself are the results of a bad judgement, thus making us understand the pitfalls in conceptual design.
CivilJungle
APRIL 9, 2023
Pavers, often known as paving stones, are flat building components typically used for outdoor flooring and can be fashioned from stone, brick, or concrete. Brick pavers are great alternatives to concrete since they come in a wide variety of textures, characters, and colors and may be set in a wide variety of designs and color combinations.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 11, 2011
The displacement can be computed as ……………. (1) In such cases, applying the principle of virtual work, ………………….2(a) 2(a) Where, = change in length of member k, = change in thermal expansion of member K = change in temperature.
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