article thumbnail

What is Low-Noise Concrete Pavement?

The Constructor

Nowadays, controlling traffic noise has become an important criterion in the design and construction of transportation infrastructure. The noise pollution due to vehicular movements can be minimized through the construction of noise barriers or low-noise concrete pavement, with the latter being the most efficient method.

Concrete 213
article thumbnail

All About Transportation of Concrete | What Is Transportation of Concrete | Methods for Transportation of Concrete

CivilJungle

What Is Transportation of Concrete? Transportation of concrete is a process where we move freshly prepared concrete from one place to another place. Generally, we move concrete to that place where that concrete need to be dumped for structural construction purpose. Mortar Pan.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Placement and Compaction of Roller-Compacted Concrete in Dam Construction

The Constructor

Roller-compacted concrete (RCC) is a type of concrete that can support a roller during its unhardened state while it is being compacted. The placement and compaction of RCC is a rapid construction process and therefore its success relies on the pre-construction planning and coordination of all interrelated activities.

Concrete 191
article thumbnail

9 Best Methods of Transportation of Concrete

Learn Civil Engineering

What Is Transportation of Concrete? Transportation of concrete means the transferring or moving of concrete from the place of mixing to the construction site. Also […].

article thumbnail

Principles of Sustainable Construction

Job Order Contracting

Principles of Sustainable Construction. Concrete reinforced with natural fibers. The Principles of Sustainable Construction (Adapted from CIB, 1994 and Kibert, 2008). Robust Tools and Services… [contact-form] The post Principles of Sustainable Construction appeared first on 4BT. sustainable design. durability.

article thumbnail

Low Carbon Concrete for the First Time Required by Law

Green Building Law Update

The negative environmental impact of concrete, the most common man made substance on Earth, has not been meaningfully responded to in 2020. Cement use in concrete is the largest single material source of greenhouse gas emissions in building. Current green building programs actually encourage the use of concrete.

Concrete 245
article thumbnail

Heavy Equipment: 5 Different Types And Uses In Construction

Construction Marketing

With so much heavy equipment in the construction industry, it’s normal to get confused about their uses. Building and construction, whether it’s for structures or roads, requires multiple types of heavy equipment. Excavators are used not only for construction purposes but also for industrial needs. 2) Bulldozer Or Dozer.

Equipment 272