REINFORCEMENT COVER AND PRE-CONCRETE CHECKS
The Constructor
MARCH 20, 2012
From the diagram above, we can see how the process unfolds.
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PRE-CONCRETE CHECKS FOR FORMWORK & RELEASE AGENTS
The Constructor
MARCH 19, 2012
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FORMWORK AND GOOD FORMWORK PROPERTIES
The Constructor
MARCH 19, 2012
When concrete is fresh and in its liquid state it must be restrained within a mould in order for it to set in its required shape. A smooth outer surface provides the main support for the concrete as it sets. Formwork is the term used to describe this mould. For most in-situ pours, the formwork is made of wood.
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COMMON STRUCTURAL FAILURE CAUSES
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 19, 2011
8) inadequate preparation and review of contract and shop drawings. (9) Other common causes of structural failure are: (5) lack of appropriate professional design and construction experience, especially when novel structures are needed. (6) 6) complexity of codes and specifications leading to misinterpretation and misapplication. (7)
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Grillage Foundation | Types of Grillage Foundation | Steel Grillage Foundation | Grillage Footing
Civiconcepts
JUNE 16, 2021
Grillage Foundation Grillage foundation is a type of foundation that consists of one, two, or additional levels of beams which are usually steel, superimposed on a layer of concrete to … Grillage Foundation | Types of Grillage Foundation | Steel Grillage Foundation | Grillage Footing Read More ».
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INSPECTION OF A BRIDGE STRUCTURE - The Constructor
The Constructor
MAY 29, 2012
For instance, the concrete sub and superstructure should not need replacing during 120 year design life. Here the data is fed into the agency’s database such that it can gain an overall picture of the state of the bridge and calculate an estimate of likely future expenditure. Not all the components of a bridge is deteriorate at the same rate.
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FIXING OF PRECAST CLADDING
The Constructor
AUGUST 23, 2012
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STAAD PRO MANUELS & GUIDES
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NOVEMBER 8, 2011
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What Is Micro Concrete | How to Apply Micro Concrete | What Are the Benefits of Micro Concrete | How Is Micro Concrete Used
CivilJungle
APRIL 10, 2022
What Is Micro Concrete? Micro concrete is a cement-based coating that is used as a thin layer on different surfaces like tiles, wood, etc to give a look and feel of real concrete at less cost. The layer of micro concrete is about 2-3mm thick. How Is It Different from Conventional Concrete? Less Water Demand.
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Free Interior Design Softwares
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 15, 2011
The work of an interior designer draws upon many disciplines including environmental psychology, architecture, product design, and traditional decoration (aesthetics and cosmetics). All of these elements are used by interior designers to develop a functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing space for a building’s user.
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Spalling Concrete Foundation Repair | What Is Foundation Spalling | Signs of Foundation Spalling | Procedure of Spalling Concrete Foundation Repair
CivilJungle
JANUARY 9, 2022
Spalling Concrete Foundation Repair. Spalling concrete foundation repair varies based on damage severity, the type and the location. Spalling concrete foundation repair should be carried out on the basis of recommended codes like ACI Code and BS EN 1504. What Is Foundation Spalling? 4 can also occur.
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What is Engineering Drawing | Types of Drawings Instruments
CivilJungle
JUNE 13, 2021
Importance of Engineering Drawing. A subcategory of technical drawings is an engineering drawing. Standardized language and symbols are used in engineering drawings. This simplifies the interpretation of the drawings and eliminates the possibility of personal interpretation. What is Engineering Drawing?
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What Is the Best Foundation for a House | Types of House Foundations | How to Build a House Foundation | What Is the Strongest Foundation for a House
CivilJungle
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Introduction of Foundation for House. Foundation is one of the most important parts of the Building on which the whole Structure is res t. Foundation is a very essential part of a building which provide a base to the structure. Definition of Foundation. Definition of Foundation. Location of the Foundation.
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Trapezoidal Footing Formula
The Constructor
OCTOBER 16, 2018
The trapezoidal footing formula is used to determine the volume of a trapezoidal footing from the respective drawing specifications. Here, the.
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What Is Tie Beam | Tie Beam Details | Advantages of Using Tie Beam | Tie Beam Reinforcement | Why Is Use Concrete Tie Beam
CivilJungle
DECEMBER 19, 2020
The beam which connects two or more columns or rafters in a roof or roof truss or in any height above floor level to make the whole structure more stiff and stable at the foundation level is called tie beam. They hold longitudinal bars in position while concrete is being placed. Why Is Use Concrete Tie Beam?
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What Is Oblique Drawing | Oblique Drawing Examples | What Is Oblique View | Oblique Projection | Oblique Shape | Cabinet Oblique | What Is Cavalier Drawing
CivilJungle
JANUARY 27, 2021
What Is Oblique Drawing? Oblique Drawing is a type of projective drawing in which the frontal lines are given in true proportions and relations and all others at suitable angles other than 90 degree without thinking about the rules of linear perspective. This way of drawing is known as Oblique Drawing.
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52 Raft foundation construction details
Construction Cost Estimating
JANUARY 6, 2019
This construction article provides the detail construction methods for raft foundation of a building. The raft foundation is conducted for the multistory buildings or building having heavy loads. Step 3: After getting the passable results of compaction test, 75mm or 100 mm blinding concrete is arranged.
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BIM for Reinforced Concrete – From Design to Detailing in One Model
BIM & Beam
AUGUST 1, 2018
This is the third blog post in a series that discusses the advantages of working on concrete projects in a BIM process for structural engineers. Take, for example, a precast concrete wall. The engineer can use engineering schedules or place tags in 2D or 3D views that reference concrete elements and reinforcement patterns.
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Reinforced Concrete Frame | Concrete Frame Construction | Concrete Building Construction | Frame Construction | Types of Frame
CivilJungle
DECEMBER 28, 2020
Reinforced Concrete Frame. The reinforced concrete frame is a superstructure combined with horizontal components , i.e. c olumns and vertical components, i.e. beams. Sometimes this concrete frame is also called as a skeleton of this entire structure. Concrete frames are mainly two types, those are-. Foundation.
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How to Building Construction Process Step by Step
CivilJungle
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Then after architect consult with a structural engineer and MEP engineer for details of the reinforcements and other detail for use, how deep your foundation will be, the size of gravel to be used, column width, electrical, plumbing, etc. Also, read: IS 516:1959 Most Important Point (Method of Tests For Strength of Concrete).
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What Is a Concrete Vibrator | 6 Types of Concrete Vibrators | Concrete Vibrator Alternatives | Advantages of Concrete Vibrator | Disadvantage of Concrete Vibrator
CivilJungle
MARCH 3, 2021
What Is a Concrete Vibrator? A Concrete Vibrator is a machine used for construction purposes in civil projects. Concrete Vibrators come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Choosing the right concrete vibrator can help resolve your concrete stability and long-term maintenance. Internal Concrete Vibrator.
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Is Steel Stronger Than Concrete | Steel and Concrete Construction Costs | Steel Vs Concrete | How Strong Is Concrete | Concrete Vs Steel Building Cost
CivilJungle
DECEMBER 29, 2020
Is Steel Stronger Than Concrete? Steel has more lightweight and higher strength than concrete. And also steel built a heavy strong structure to concrete with less quantity of material. The tensile strength of steel is higher than concrete, so it avoids the risk of collapse of the structure. Concrete Construction.
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Construction blueprints 101: What you need to know
Lets Build
APRIL 3, 2020
Construction blueprints (also known as construction plans or construction drawings) are two-dimensional drawings that contain all the details that are needed for a project. Historically, blueprints were literally blueprints and were made to reproduce technical drawings through a contact print process on light-sensitive paper.
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What Is Grade Beam | What Is Grade Beam Foundation | Grade Beam Construction Process |Advantages & Disadvantage of Grade Beam
CivilJungle
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
A grade beam is a component of a building’s foundation. It consists of a reinforced concrete beam that transmits the load from a bearing wall into spaced foundations such as pile caps or caissons. The grade beam is a component of the foundation of the structure. What Is Grade Beam Foundation?
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Download the sample drawing of combined footing design
Construction Cost Estimating
DECEMBER 4, 2016
Footings are crucial part of foundation development. Footings are generally formed with concrete through rebar reinforcement that is poured into an excavated trench. The footings are developed to provide support to the foundation and avoid settling. A combined footing belongs to a rectangular or trapezoidal shaped footing.
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How to Load Calculation on Column, Beam, Wall & Slab
CivilJungle
JUNE 23, 2020
What Is Column? • A compression member, i.e., column, is an important element of every reinforced concrete structure. These are used to transfer a load of superstructure to the foundation safely. Also, read: What Is Pier Foundation | Types of Drilled Piers | Advantages and Disadvantages of Drilled Pier Foundations.
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What Is Recycled Concrete Aggregate | Importance of Recycled Concrete Aggregate | Crushed Concrete Driveway Pros and Cons
CivilJungle
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
What Is Recycled Concrete Aggregate? Recycled concrete aggregates ( RACs ) are an alternative to the use in concrete of natural aggregates ( NA ). Recycled concrete aggregates ( RCA ) are aggregates produced by clean concrete waste that must contain very low amounts of other building waste – less than a few percent.
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How to Remove Paint from Concrete Without Chemicals | Procedure to Remove Paint from the Concrete Surface | How to Get Spray Paint Off Concrete
CivilJungle
DECEMBER 30, 2020
Instruction of Remove Paint from Concrete. Concrete is a widely used building material in the construction industry. Concrete is used in the construction of every structural element. The Concrete surface has a natural light grey. Due to the absorbing nature of concrete, it ships the layer of paint in it.
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What Is Hardened Concrete | Properties of Hardened Concrete
CivilJungle
JUNE 17, 2021
What Is Hardened Concrete? Hardened concrete is a type of concrete that is strong and have the capacity to bear the structural as well as service loads that are applied to it. Hardened concrete is one of the strongest and durable construction material s. What Is Concrete | 31 Different Types of Concrete.
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Deshuttering Time | When to Remove Concrete Forms | Concrete Formwork Removal Time | Earliest Time to Remove Concrete Forms | When To Strip Concrete Forms
CivilJungle
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
When to Remove Concrete Forms ? Concrete forms are steel or aluminum mould in which concrete is poured to manufacture many structures like columns , slabs , beams , and many other types of cement structures. The forms can be removed after when the concrete is properly hardened in to the mould.
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What Is Underwater Concrete | Advantage & Disadvantage of Underwater Concrete | Application of Underwater Concrete | How Do They Pour Concrete Under Water
CivilJungle
MARCH 5, 2021
What Is Underwater Concrete? Underwater concrete is a form of construction material widely used in certain forms of structural engineering projects. In every other building in which the lower parts of the buildings are expected to remain underwater, underwater concrete should be used. Can Concrete Cure Underwater?
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How to study column footing drawing for a structure
Construction Cost Estimating
JUNE 6, 2017
This construction video offers detailed guidelines on how to check column footing drawing. The settlement is dependent on the depth of the load, nature of soil, and foundation level. Footings stand for structural elements which deliver the loads of column or wall to the elementary soil underneath the structure.
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How To Set Out Your Building Foundation – Profiles
Construction Cost Estimating
AUGUST 14, 2018
The Design: In order to set out the foundation of any Pompeii over, the design should be arranged on paper. The Plans: Excavating Your Foundations: After getting the plans organized and a position in the property for Pompeii oven, then dig out the base. You can only utilize concrete and there should be no re-inforcement detail.
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Build a concrete slab footing of modern buildings
Construction Cost Estimating
SEPTEMBER 18, 2014
A concrete slab is a common structural element of modern buildings. Horizontal slabs of steel reinforced concrete, typically between 100 and 500 millimeters thick, are most often used to construct floors and ceilings, while thinner slabs are also used for exterior paving.
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Elevator Shaft Reinforced Concrete Shear Wall Details
Construction Cost Estimating
MAY 27, 2016
Elevator (lift) Shaft Reinforced Concrete Shear Walls detail is a CAD dwg drawing that contains “Π” shaped elevator shaft shear wall with primary and secondary column reinforcement. There are various details in this drawing which range from main and secondary column reinforcement rebars, stirrups, links details, shear reinforcement.
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Construction Business Owner Blogs
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 29, 2012
Drawings have been used by designers for centuries to communicate ideas to the construction trades. Until recently, those drawings were produced by hand, but in the last 25 years or so, computers have become the primary tool people use to produce construction documents. foundation. foundation software. Back to the game!
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What Is Shotcrete | Shotcrete & Concrete | Shotcrete Technology | Types of Shotcrete Technology | Advantages of Shotcrete | Disadvantages of Shotcrete
CivilJungle
JANUARY 7, 2021
Shotcrete/mortar/spray-concrete is a kind of refined concrete drizzled by gas hose-pipe nozzle at high pressure & velocity on a projectile motion on a prepared wall surface. For slope protection with wire mesh and in some confined areas wherever prosaic concreting canno t be done. Shotcrete & Concrete.
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9 Types of Curing | What Is Curing of Concrete | Why Curing Is Important | Minimum Curing Period for Concrete Cement | How Long Does It Take for Concrete to Dry
CivilJungle
MARCH 1, 2021
What Is Curing of Concrete? Curing performs a crucial role in the growth as well as the resilience of concrete strengths. Since applying water to that same concrete mixture there is an exothermic process that tends to toughen the concrete. Such an approach is termed the curing of concrete. Why Curing Is Important?
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7 Types of Rollers | Advantages & Disadvantages of Roller Compacted Concrete | Advantages & Disadvantages of Road Roller
CivilJungle
MARCH 4, 2021
Also, Read: What Is Roller Compacted Concrete | Advantages & Disadvantages Roller Compacted Concrete. It is usually assembled by iron, concrete , or stone. Grid Rollers: They encompass a network of grid-like steel bars which can even be ballasted with concrete blocks or steel adjuncts. Cylindrical Rollers.
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Concrete Footings – Some useful guidelines
Construction Cost Estimating
OCTOBER 19, 2016
Usually, it should be examined when the footings are arranged for concreting i.e. reinforcement is completely engrossed but it is recommended to examine it in two phase i.e. 01. Make sure that the foundation is laid at a designed depth according to drawing. Initially verify formwork prior to arrange reinforcement.
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Cracking Moment | Cracking of Concrete | Types of Cracks in Concrete | Calculating of Cracking Moment for Hollow Rectangular Beam
CivilJungle
MAY 20, 2021
Cracking moment represented as ( M cr ) is well -defined as the moment , that is once surpassed reasons the cracking of concrete. Intended for the design of the deflection in the concrete at cracking moment, the moment is considered at the point, the failure will happen in concrete. Cracking of Concrete. Ig = bh 3 /12.
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10 Signs of Bad Concrete Pour
CivilJungle
JUNE 25, 2021
Introduction of Signs of Bad Concrete Pour. Concrete is one of the most widely used building materials in our construction industry. It is very important that concrete should be pulled into the mould with proper precaution and care otherwise, we will not get the desired strength of concrete. What Is Concrete?
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8 Different Methods of Concrete Crack Repair | How to Select Suitable Method of Concrete Crack Repair
CivilJungle
JUNE 22, 2021
Introduction of Concrete Repair Method. Concrete is one of the most widely used building materials in the construction industry all over the world. Concrete is a versatile construction material that possesses various advantages as compared to other construction materials. How to Select Suitable Method of Concrete Crack Repair?
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Gearing Up for CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020 is North America’s largest construction trade show for the asphalt, aggregates, concrete, earthmoving, lifting, mining, utilities and related industries—set for March 10-14 in Las Vegas, USA. Concrete —The latest practices and advances in concrete materials, masonry, production, and plant management.
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