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Basics of Cement Concrete for beginners

Construction Cost Estimating

Numerous individuals imagine that cement and concrete are a similar item – they are definitely not. Then again, concrete is a blend of cement mixed with water and different sizes of aggregates. Concrete, in its newly blended state, is a plastic serviceable blend that can be framed into practically any alluring shape.

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Types of Concrete Blocks

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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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PRECAST CONCRETE CLADDING CONSTRUCTION AND.

The Constructor

The techniques that are used in the manufacture of panels permit a variety of finishes that imitate virtually any type of architecture at a fraction of the cost. They may be load bearing, or they may be just decorative to act as a façade.

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PUMPED CONCRETE PUMP TYPES & SELECTION

The Constructor

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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Comprehensive estimate

Construction Cost Estimating

This is an estimating sheet which is separated into: labour , material, non-material, sub contractor, sub total, burden, sales tax, margin, grand total and cost/sq ft. General contractors , sub contractors, developers and architects will be helpful by this estimation sheet. Rows for mechanical and electrical are separately segregated.

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Prestressed Concrete - Definition | Method | Advantages | Disadvantages

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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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Methods used for Curing of Concrete

Construction Cost Estimating

Concrete needs to be cured. The accompanying methods of curing of concrete are commonly embraced. Shading concrete work 2. Covering concrete surfaces with hessian or gunny sacks Sprinkling of water 3. This is embraced for the most part in the event of huge concrete surfaces, for example, street sections.