The Constructor

JANUARY 1, 2012

The benefits of using steel fibres in concrete are as follows: 1. It is generally not possible to achieve the same area of reinforcement to area of concrete using steel fibres as compared to using a network of reinforcing bars of wires.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Upon wetting, concrete tends to expand. These moisture-induced volume changes are a characteristic of concrete. If the shrinkage of concrete could take place without any restraint, the concrete would not crack.

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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. Cracks in reinforced concrete columns due to shrinkage of concrete 3. Cracks in reinforced concrete columns due to increased load on the slab 4.

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ProcurementExpress.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Construction teams face unique procurement challenges due to the complex nature of the business. It’s always been a struggle to get ahead of tight margins, cash-flow problems, and managing contracts. As technology changes the game, procurement is becoming a strategic juggling act. Procurement Software. Click Here.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Nominal Mixes In the past the specifications for concrete prescribed the proportions of cement, fine and coarse aggregates. However, due to the variability of mix ingredients the nominal concrete for a given workability varies widely in strength.

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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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The Constructor

AUGUST 7, 2012

Advantages that make precast concrete cladding such an appealing option are: Durability: Assuming the panel design has been carried out with proper thought for rainwater flow over the surface of the building, it will weather well and not require frequent cleaning.

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The Constructor

MARCH 21, 2012

in dry conditions), it should be suitable for use in concrete. Aggregates: Quality of aggregates, its size, shape, texture, strength etc determines the strength of concrete. The presence of salts (chlorides and sulphates), silt and clay also reduces the strength of concrete.

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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. 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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The Constructor

AUGUST 10, 2012

These are the environments to which the concrete will be exposed during its working life. No Environment Exposure Conditions 1 Mild Concrete surfaces protected against weather or aggressive conditions, except those situated in coastal area. Table below shows exposure conditions of these environments.

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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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ProcurementExpress.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Construction teams face unique procurement challenges due to the complex nature of the business. It’s always been a struggle to get ahead of tight margins, cash-flow problems, and managing contracts. As technology changes the game, procurement is becoming a strategic juggling act. Procurement Software. Project Management.

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The Constructor

MARCH 25, 2012

There is no grout loss, such as that from badly fitting formwork, which results in poor quality concrete like shown below. By careful selection of materials and finishing processes, a wide range of high quality finishes can be obtained.

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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. In practice, reinforced concrete beams are designed on the assumption that cracks will occur under their service loads.

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The Constructor

MARCH 22, 2012

Following are the cases, which affect creep in concrete: When the aggregate volume is increased, creep will be less as the aggregate is more rigid than the cement paste. Water within the hardened cement paste is forced to more as a result of the applied load.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

It has many advantages when compared to the normal conventional concrete. The density is considerably reduced by using fly ash based cellular lightweight concrete than normal concrete and at the same time, the strength is not affected by appropriate design mix.

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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 25, 2012

The following figures illustrate the precast concrete process: 1. The individual components are prefabricated off site then taken to site where they are erected. The individual components are prefabricated off site then taken to site where they are erected.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

A Job Order Contract Execution Guide is a required element for any successful, best management practice JOC Program. JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC) EXECUTION GUIDE. The contract may consist of a collection of proposed institutional facilities type projects. The JOC will remain in effect for one year from date of contract award.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Advantages of Concrete Shells Like the arch, the curved shapes often used for concrete shells are naturally strong structures, allowing wide areas to be spanned without the use of internal supports, giving an open, unobstructed interior.

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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. No related posts.

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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. 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.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 18, 2012

Related posts: SELF COMPACTING CONCRETE WITH TESTS TESTS ON HARDENED CONCRETE CHEMICAL TESTS ON CONCRETE STRUCTURES COMMON TESTS ON THE FRESH CONCRETE Removing concrete slab to build wood deck but worried about water entering basement? Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW.

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 17, 2011

It is new technique involved in the civil engineering.Reactive powder concrete in made by replacing the conventional sand and aggregate by grounded quartz less than300 micron size, silica fume, synthesized precipitated silica ,steel fibers about 1 cm in length and 180 micron in diameter.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Procedure for measuring bulk density of concrete is as per IS 1199 – methods of sampling and analysis of concrete. Procedure for measuring bulk density of concrete is as per IS 1199 – methods of sampling and analysis of concrete. ii) Fill the cylindrical measure with concrete as soon as practicable after mixing.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 22, 2012

The stress strain curve of concrete lies between those of the aggregate and the cement paste. The aggregate is more rigid than the cement paste and will therefore deform less (i.e. have a lower strain) under the same applied stress. The aggregate is more rigid than the cement paste and will therefore deform less (i.e.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 17, 2023

precast concrete drainage and plastic drainage pipes) Highways works and associated ancillary packages (e.g. landscaping, fencing, drainage, civils, formwork, reinforcement and concrete) General procurement (materials, plant, consumables, innovation, sustainability) Buildings & Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) (incl.

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Constructlaw

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Carney), a concrete subcontractor, hired Silvi Concrete Products, Inc. Silvi), a concrete supplier, to supply concrete for the foundation for construction of a luxury hotel in Philadelphia. Carney hired a third party, Construction Technology Laboratories (CTL), to develop the recipe for the concrete. Carney, Inc.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 7, 2012

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

The concrete can be specified in two ways : a) by proportioning of the constituents /ingredients (nominal mix) b) by required strength (Design mix) Concrete is mixed by any two methods, based on requirement as per quality and quantity of concrete required.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 10, 2021

While there has been a fair amount written about Lean principles, actual application in the form of an integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery methodology has been limited to 5% or less actual work. Relationship contracting- optimising project outcomes. Contract or co-operation? 1440-7027).

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The Constructor

AUGUST 24, 2012

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The Constructor

MARCH 26, 2012

Hybrid concrete construction can incorporate all the benefits of precasting, (e.g. Precast and in-situ concrete can be used together in many different ways to extend the design horizons for architects, engineers and contractors. economy, flexibility, moulability, continuity and robustness).

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

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The Constructor

JANUARY 14, 2012

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The Constructor

JANUARY 14, 2012

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The Constructor

APRIL 2, 2012

This tie prevents the beam and the slab separating during the in-situ concrete screeding operation. Finally, in-situ concrete is poured. First, a rubber bearing is placed at the support point. When the slab is in position, a welded connection is made. Reinforcement is placed onto the top of the slab.

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