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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

From workforce and resource management to safety and compliance, we know you work extremely hard to keep all project components aligned. In this session, we’ll explore use of issues in design coordination, model coordination, construction safety, quality, and commissioning. Come and see Baker Concrete Construction, Inc.

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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 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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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

JANUARY 29, 2012

This leads to the presentation of an Information Technology IT tool for construction project safety management Total-Safety and, in particular, a module within Total-Safety designed to help construction personnel develop method statements with improved levels of hazard identification.

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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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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

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

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 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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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 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 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 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

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

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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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

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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CivilJungle

APRIL 22, 2022

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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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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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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The Constructor

AUGUST 7, 2012

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Safety Services Company

AUGUST 12, 2021

The OSHA Outreach Training Program, commonly referred to as OSHA 10 Training and OSHA 30 Training, provides workers with basic training about some of the most common health and safety hazards on the job. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Outreach Training Program is voluntary.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 24, 2012

Related posts: WHAT IS PRECAST CONCRETE? Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 23, 2017

Your plan also includes various types of inspections, visual and other, with multiple items/units of detail/measure… paint condition, chalking, water/gas leaks, window casings, concrete cracking, etc. Schedule Work Order (Fix Needed = Something is amiss, and should be scheduled for repair based upon established criteria).

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

In this phase you assemble your team and assign tasks to individuals, develop a budget for the project, develop a schedule and create a communications plan. It is kept in the mind that during the execution of the project, it is required to keep the process monitored for timely completion of the project, as per schedules.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

10 Construction events in Europe you don’t want to miss in 2023 & 2024 You can find great construction trade fairs all over Europe year-round, and while you might want to visit them all, there’s no way you can fit in more than a few events each year with your busy schedule – we know all about the problem.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

10 Construction events in Europe you don’t want to miss in 2023 & 2024 You can find great construction trade fairs all over Europe year-round, and while you might want to visit them all, there’s no way you can fit in more than a few events each year with your busy schedule – we know all about the problem.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Release schedule : Weekly. Release schedule : Weekly. Release schedule : Weekly. Release schedule : Weekly. Release schedule : Every weekday. Release schedule : 3x/month. Hosts Davis Hambrick and Walker Lott talk their listeners through career paths, growth, and strategies in episodes of Laying Foundations.

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

ICF Concrete Additives, LLC launched the latest fiber, HiperLon™ which can make a sea change in the way concrete is set in all applications. Now the construction professionals can get rid of the issues like corrosion and failure in the concrete. So the usage of HiperLon™ is increasing at a rapid due to safety issue.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 30, 2018

We’ve seen topics like technology, the labor shortage and safety in the headlines all year long, and this month is no exception. The benefits of automation may be significant: increased safety on jobsites, reduced labor costs, increased operational efficiency, greater productivity.

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