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Some vital steps for concrete post-pour inspection

Construction Cost Estimating

This civil engineering article sheds light on the required steps for post-concrete inspection as soon as decluttering of any concrete structure is completed. There should be a proper labeling system for the project that sustains traceability among the concrete test report and the Concrete Pour Card.

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CONCRETE CREEP

The Constructor

Water within the hardened cement paste is forced to more as a result of the applied load. This movement of moisture is the primary cause of creep deformation. Some movement also occurs due to the propagation of microcracks. The movement due to creep can be greater than the elastic strain on loading.

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4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design

BD+C

4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design 0 qpurcell Mon, 12/04/2023 - 10:04 Airports Here are some of the key trends Skanska is seeing in the aviation sector, from congestion solutions to sustainability. JFK Airport’s future Central Terminal Area Roadways, Utilities and Ground Transportation Center.

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CELLULAR LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE?FLY ASH BASED

The Constructor

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. It solves the problem of disposal of flyash and at the same time it reduces the cost of the construction.

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What to Do If the Concrete Cube Fails After 28 Days?

CivilJungle

What to Do If the Concrete Cube Fails After 28 Days? So, What To Do If Concrete Cube Falls after 24 days? There are many record and recovery choices if the concrete cell falls in the Test. There are many record and recovery choices if the concrete cell falls in the Test. Cube Test of Concrete.

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RESIDENTIAL BUILDING SITE PLANNING

The Constructor

There should be good transport facilities such as railway, bus service, for going to office, college, market, etc. The site should be in fully developed area or in the area which has potential of development. The site should command a good view of landscape such a hill, river, lake, etc.

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For When Wattle and Daub Just Won’t Do…

Construction Marketing

However, bricks are very energy-expensive to fire, and stone is very expensive to extract and transport. Sadly, modern-day stucco uses a lot of concrete, which has a big environmental impact. In terms of environmental impact and sustainability, wood is pretty much as good as it gets. Number Four. Number One.