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Inspection & Testing Method of concrete

Construction Cost Estimating

This civil engineering article focuses on the test method required for evaluating the concrete work. Concrete construction activities should be done on the basis of the job site specifications, methods and drawings. Minimum one set of cubes should be formed on each day concrete is laid irrespective of the quantity of concrete.

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INSPECTION OF A BRIDGE STRUCTURE - The Constructor

The Constructor

Hence, the bridge must be regularly inspected and maintained for the benefit of its users. There are three levels of inspection: 1. General inspection: Usual inspection of representative parts of a structure. General inspection: Usual inspection of representative parts of a structure.

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REINFORCEMENT COVER AND PRE-CONCRETE CHECKS

The Constructor

When the formwork is erected the concrete can be poured. When the concrete has reached the required strength the formwork can be poured. If the steel had been placed too close to the surface and the concrete had been poured then over time the steel may become exposed to moisture and corrosion will commence.

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PRE-CONCRETE CHECKS FOR FORMWORK & RELEASE AGENTS

The Constructor

Depending on how big or complicated the pour is, the inspection may just take few minutes or it could take hours. Formwork pressures are function of height (including the height from which concrete is dropped into the forms) and are affected by concrete workability, rate of stiffening and rate of placing.

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8 Different Methods of Concrete Crack Repair | How to Select Suitable Method of Concrete Crack Repair

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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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Some useful tips for making inspection of reinforcement in jobsite

Construction Cost Estimating

Though the inspection of reinforcement involves lots of complexities and huge cost, but the problem should be properly resolved by appointing a standard consulting firm for accomplishing the inspection work. The first step should be checking drawing. One must have adequate knowledge for analyzing a rebar drawing.

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Joint connection failures in double-tee garages: Causes and solutions

Construction Specifier

The term “double-tee” refers to the section profile of the precast concrete members, which resembles a pair of uppercase letters: “TT.” Pre-topped is the accepted industry term for a concrete surface cast integral with the tee. The plates expanded as the connections were welded, causing microcracks in the concrete.