How to Estimate Preliminary Sizes of Concrete Elements?
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 15, 2020
Estimation of preliminary sizes of concrete elements is crucial for the design of structural concrete elements. Initially, the designer has to.
Concrete Pad Cost Calculator
CivilJungle
AUGUST 17, 2023
What Is a Concrete Pad Cost Calculator? A Concrete Pad Cost Calculator is a tool used to estimate the cost of constructing a concrete pad, such as for a patio, driveway, or foundation. It takes into account the dimensions of […]
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Simplify your concrete estimating process with Concrete Foundation Estimator 1.1.1
Construction Cost Estimating
NOVEMBER 10, 2016
Progress Builders, a full-service, Design-build company, working on residential construction market , just introduced Concrete Foundation Estimator 1.1.1 Concrete Foundation Estimator 1.1.1 was purposely intended to enhance and make the process simpler for estimating and bidding on concrete jobs.
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METHODS OF ESTIMATION OF BUILDING QUANTITIES
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 5, 2012
The estimation of building quantities like earth work, foundation concrete, brickwork in plinth and super structure etc., can be workout by any of.
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STRUCTURAL DEFECTS OF FOUNDATIONS AT CONSTRUCTION.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
The problem areas, effects in foundation and defects in structure due to those causes are presented here. There can be many causes for these defects.
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What Are Construction Cost Estimates | Types of Construction Cost Estimates | Purpose of Preparing a Cost Estimate
CivilJungle
OCTOBER 30, 2021
What Are Construction Cost Estimates? The construction cost estimate is defined as the predicted cost required to complete the construction of any particular project, which is prepared before the construction works are taken up. Purpose of Preparing a Cost Estimate. Types of Construction Cost Estimates. Detail Estimate .
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SOLING UNDER FLOORS & FOUNDATIONS
The Constructor
AUGUST 16, 2012
Rubble Stone Soling: The rubble stone generally used are of best variety of black trap / granite / basalt or other variety of stone available locally.
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Concrete carbon emissions: Real challenges, real opportunities
Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 29, 2021
Concrete is a tremendously useful and flexible material: building foundations, roads, walkways, bridges, and other infrastructure utilize concrete for its strength, durability, and plasticity in formation. Concrete 101. Concrete is a composite material that consists of cement, aggregates (rocks and sand), and water.
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What Is Estimation of Residential Building | Types of Estimation for Residential Building
CivilJungle
MARCH 4, 2022
What Is Estimation of Residential Building? Estimation of a residential building is basically a “ Bottoms Up” or “Prime Cost” which performed an analysis in detail and finally produce a product. Estimation actually calculates all the necessary values with a lower rate and higher amount, this method helps the owner.
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How To Set Out Your Building Foundation – Profiles
Construction Cost Estimating
AUGUST 14, 2018
The Design: In order to set out the foundation of any Pompeii over, the design should be arranged on paper. The Plans: Excavating Your Foundations: After getting the plans organized and a position in the property for Pompeii oven, then dig out the base. You can only utilize concrete and there should be no re-inforcement detail.
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SETTING OUT OF FOUNDATION TRENCHES
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 15, 2011
2) The axial lines (center lines) of the trenches are marked with the help of profiles, sighting rails, strings and pegs. (3) 3) The off-sets are measured from axial lines and the frontage lines are placed in their correct position relative to local requirements. (4)
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Types of Concrete Blocks
CivilJungle
JANUARY 20, 2022
Introduction of Concrete Blocks. Concrete blocks are widely known as Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) This type of concrete blocks have some advantages with compare to brick and stone masonry blocks. This concrete blocks may be solid in shape or hollow. Also, read: What Is Concrete | 31 Different Types of Concrete.
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52 TYPES OF CRACKS IN CONCRETE BEAMS
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
Cracks in concrete beams due to increased shear stress 2. Cracks in concrete beams due to corrosion or insufficient concrete cover 3. Cracks parallel to main steel in case of corrosion in beams 4.
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Concrete Foundation Estimator is an useful construction app to speed up the estimating & bidding on concrete jobs
Construction Cost Estimating
SEPTEMBER 19, 2015
Concrete foundation estimator (CFE) is considered as the most useful and powerful productivity tool specifically designed for all contractors , owner-builders and homeowners to ease & augment the estimating and bidding processes for concrete projects. Basic, cataloging only trades and it’s cost.
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BENEFITS OF USING STEEL FIBRES IN CONCRETE
The Constructor
JANUARY 1, 2012
The benefits of using steel fibres in concrete are as follows: 1. Steel Fibres are generally distributed throughout a given cross section whereas reinforcing bars or wires are placed only where required 2.
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Footing Bar Bending Schedule (BBS) – Estimation of Steel Quantity
The Constructor
OCTOBER 19, 2018
Bar bending schedule (BBS) of an concrete footing provides the reinforcement details and the total steel quantity required for the footing.
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TYPES OF CRACKS IN REINFORCED CONCRETE SLABS
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
Cracks in reinforced concrete columns due to Steel Corrosion (cracks parallel to steel bars) 2. Cracks in reinforced concrete columns due to shrinkage of concrete 3.
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223 PRECAST CONCRETE CLADDING CONSTRUCTION AND.
The Constructor
AUGUST 7, 2012
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What Is Estimate | Types of Estimate |Requirement Data for Estimation |Advantage of Estimate | Disadvantage of Estimate | Types of Cost Estimation
CivilJungle
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
What Is Estimate? The estimated or anticipated cost of the project is an estimate that is commonly calculated well before the project is taken up. The main goal of estimation is to encourage us to always understand the cost of work prior. Appropriate estimation is planned by detailed estimation in specific item wise.
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TYPES OF CONCRETE MIX DESIGN
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 15, 2011
Nominal Mixes In the past the specifications for concrete prescribed the proportions of cement, fine and coarse aggregates. These mixes of fixed cement-aggregate ratio which ensures adequate strength are termed nominal mixes.
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Pier foundation and their types, advantages
Construction Cost Estimating
JANUARY 28, 2020
Piers are constructed in a dry place by digging out the soil in a large diameter hole and then filling it with reinforcements and concrete. The pier foundation transfers the load on the pier to the ground via the bearing. Hard soil is also good for pier foundation construction provided they can take the load.
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Estimation for Building Works | Centre Line Method | Long and Short Wall or Out and in to in a method
CivilJungle
MARCH 31, 2020
Estimation for Building Works The quantities of various items such as earthwork in excavation, foundation concrete, brickwork in foundation and plinth, brickwork in the superstructure, etc. can be estimated by any of the following three methods 1. Centre Line Method 2. Crossing […].
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How Many Concrete Bags Equal A Yard?
CivilJungle
APRIL 14, 2023
How Many Concrete Bags Equal A Yard? If you’re looking to fill your yard with concrete , then you’re probably wondering how many bags of concrete are needed to fill up that space. If you plan on doing a concrete project , you might wonder how many concrete bags you’ll need to buy. 12 divided by 27 = 0.44
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ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR DESIGN MIX CONCRETE
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 20, 2011
The concrete shall be deemed to comply with the strength requirements if: a) every sample has a test strength not less than the characteristic value;or b) The strength of one or more samples though less than the characteristic value, is in each case not less than the greater of : 1) The characteristic strength minus 1.35
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229 TYPES OF PRECAST CONCRETE CLADDING & FEATURES
The Constructor
AUGUST 7, 2012
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223 FACTORS AFFECTING STRENGTH OF CONCRETE
The Constructor
MARCH 21, 2012
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WHY WE TEST CONCRETE SRTRENGTH AFTER 28 DAYS?
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 25, 2011
WHY WE TEST CONCRETE SRTRENGTH AFTER 28 DAYS? Tweet Why do we test concrete compressive strength after 28 days? The table below shows the compressive strength gained by concrete after 1, 3, 7, 14 and 28 days with respect to the grade of concrete we use.
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REDUCING DRYING SHRINKAGE IN CONCRETE
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
This type of shrinkage is caused by the loss of moisture from the cement paste constituent, which can shrink by as much as 1% per unit length.
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FEATURES OF PRECAST CONCRETE
The Constructor
MARCH 25, 2012
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TEMPERATURE EFFECTS ON CONCRETE
The Constructor
MARCH 21, 2012
The size of movement depends upon the change in temperature and the coefficient of thermal expansion o f concrete.
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STRUCTURAL USES OF PRECAST CONCRETE
The Constructor
MARCH 25, 2012
Use of Precast Concrete in frames: There are two main types of precast building frame.
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233 PUMPED CONCRETE PUMP TYPES & SELECTION
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 28, 2011
This method is used where large quantity of concrete work is involved at greater height, where other means of transporting is not easy to do.
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PRESTRESSED CONCRETE OVER REINFORCED CONCRETE.
The Constructor
MARCH 23, 2012
There are two ways of overcoming this problem: Embed another material in the concrete which is strong in tension – reinforced concrete Remove the tension altogether – by arching or prestressing.
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133 CELLULAR LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE?FLY ASH BASED
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 22, 2011
It has many advantages when compared to the normal conventional concrete. Fly ash is considered as one of the waste industrial product that cannot be easily disposed.
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224 CONCRETE CURING METHODS
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 21, 2011
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REPAIR OF POST CONCRETING DEFECTS IN STRUCTURES
The Constructor
MARCH 20, 2012
Cleanliness: when repairing concrete, care must be taken to remove any dirt or dust that will prevent the repair concrete bonding with the parent concrete. Expediency: The longer the repair is left, the more work has to be done, and the less likely that the repair will blend in.
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THIN SHELL CONCRETE STRUCTURE?TYPES & FORMS
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 17, 2011
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WHAT IS PRECAST CONCRETE?
The Constructor
MARCH 25, 2012
WHAT IS PRECAST CONCRETE? Tweet Precast concrete is cast under factory controlled conditions and not erected on site until it is fully hardened. Just like in-situ concrete, precast concrete can be plain, reinforced or prestressed concrete.
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What Is Concrete | Different Types of Concrete
CivilJungle
APRIL 26, 2020
What Is Concrete? Concrete is the final product resulting from mixing cement , aggregates (including sand), water, and mixtures. The first use of concrete was by the Roman Empire. The Pantheon is the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world, built-in 120 A.D. Different Types of Concrete. Dry lean Concrete.
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64 TESTS ON WATER FOR CONCRETE
The Constructor
AUGUST 18, 2012
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EXPOSURE CONDITIONS AFFECTING DURABILITY OF CONCRETE
The Constructor
AUGUST 10, 2012
These are: Mild exposure Moderate exposure Severe exposure Very severe exposure, and Extreme exposure.
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The four types of Shallow Foundation
Construction Cost Estimating
MARCH 11, 2020
Shallow foundation is applied in cases where we can find good load-bearing soil at a rather low depth. The foundation depth must meet the safety requirements of the breakdown. We can use the following four types of shallow foundations: Spread Footing, Combined Footing, Raft Foundation and Ring Foundation.
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Prestressed Concrete - Definition | Method | Advantages | Disadvantages
Civil Lead
APRIL 2, 2020
What is Prestressed Concrete? Concrete can withstand a great amount of compressive stress but it has a very low tensile strength. Because of low tensile strength, concrete gets cracks when subjected to maximum load. Why prestressed concrete is used? When water comes in contact with these cracks the steel gets corroded.
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COMPOSITION OF REACTIVE POWDER CONCRETE (RPC)
The Constructor
DECEMBER 17, 2011
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