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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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 13, 2025
LEED AP, Vivian Volz, CSI, AIA, LEED AP, SCIP Photo courtesy Tao Group Solutions After years of grappling with client callbacks, legal disputes, and financial losses from poor polished concrete installations, the industry has reached a breaking point: prohibit polished concrete.
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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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FIXING OF PRECAST CLADDING
The Constructor
AUGUST 23, 2012
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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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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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Effective Marketing For Diverse Construction Job Categories
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 24, 2024
Estimators Analyze project blueprints and specifications to estimate labor, materials, and equipment costs. Utilize various tools to cut, shape, and assemble wood and other materials. Heavy Equipment Operators Operate large machinery, such as bulldozers, cranes, and excavators, to move materials and perform site preparation.
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STAAD PRO MANUELS & GUIDES
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
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2014 predictions for skyscraper construction: More twisting towers, mega-tall projects, and 'superslim' designs
BD+C
JANUARY 28, 2014
They also recap the top tall-building news from the previous year (see "2013: The year of the super-tall skyscraper" ). Body Image: read more.
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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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What Is Concrete Resurfacing | How to Resurface Concrete | Concrete Resurfacing Material | Concrete Repair and Resurfacing
CivilJungle
JANUARY 3, 2021
What Is Concrete Resurfacing? Concrete resurfacing is the process to provide a brand new look to damaged concrete. In the process of resurfacing of concrete, a concrete coating is applied on the surface of existing concrete. Types of concrete resurfacing-. Concrete Crack Repair. Floor top STG.
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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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A case for mid-rise: How multifamily housing can reshape our cities
BD+C
OCTOBER 28, 2024
A case for mid-rise: How multifamily housing can reshape our cities 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/28/2024 - 11:01 Multifamily Housing Often referred to as “five-over-ones,” the mid-rise apartment type is typically comprised of five stories of apartments on top of a concrete “podium” of ground-floor retail. in recent years. At the end of 2020, the U.S.
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Join CMA at the Largest Commercial Construction Event of 2016!
Construction Marketing
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
An astounding list of speakers, presenters, and sponsors, as well as tens of thousands of attendees ready to kick off the construction year at the largest commercial construction event of the year: World of Concrete 2016. Everything starts at World of Concrete. But don’t just take our word for it.
How to generate reinforcement drawing in Autodesk Advance Concrete 2016
Construction Cost Estimating
NOVEMBER 26, 2015
In this tutorial, Kabir shows some useful tips for creating reinforcement drawing in Advance Concrete 2016 developed by Autodesk. Advance Concrete 2016 is used to model reinforced concrete structures instantly. Md Humayun Kabir has made this nice tutorial for construction professionals.
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Sight and sound : Enhancing light and acoustics with flooring contractors
Construction Specifier
APRIL 4, 2025
Typically representing the largest surface area of continuous material in an interior design, flooring productsand the level of expertise with which they are installedare key choices for projects where natural light and acoustics are priorities. In a large, open, naturally lit space, ledging draws attention to these unsightly irregularities.
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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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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 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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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-. Cast in situ.
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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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6 Green Building Materials and How They are Used
Chianelli Estimating
MARCH 21, 2022
Regulatory mandates and improved affordability of green, sustainable and eco-friendly materials, leading to them to be used more in construction. Green materials in construction are often attractive to tenants and investors because they can lower the cost of building maintenance while reducing carbon footprints. Solar Shingles.
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What Is a Partition Wall | Uses of Temporary Interior Wall | Walling Materials | Types of Interior Wall Materials | Types of Partition Walls
CivilJungle
JANUARY 3, 2021
The walls that make for division or privacy in the interior portion of a building and not Carried the ceiling load And floor load and that would make With bricks, glass , or other more materials is called partition walls. Walling Materials. There are different types of materials used to construct a wall. Some of them are-.
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How to Draw a House Plan Step by Step
CivilJungle
AUGUST 5, 2022
How to Draw a House Plan Step by Step? You should know the right process to draw a house plan before you start drawing a plan on paper. Drawing a house plan takes much more effort and patience than doing other things. Basics: Before preparing a perfect plan to draw some decisions need to be taken.
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Tech Tools for Builders: Mobile Apps
Pro Builder
JANUARY 6, 2021
The VirLaser Level app (shown, above) uses your iPhone’s camera to determine whether an object or material application is level. Using the PlanGrid mobile app enables you to publish amended versions of construction drawings to a cloud server and share them. Tech Tools for Builders: Mobile Apps. Wed, 01/06/2021 - 15:02. .
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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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Fiber Reinforcement Concrete | Advantages & Disadvantages of Fiber Reinforcement Concrete | Properties of Fiber Reinforcement Concrete
CivilJungle
MAY 19, 2021
Fiber Reinforcement Concrete. Fiber Reinforcement Concrete is a composite material that consists of mixtures of cement , concrete , and randomly distributed fibers. Properties of Fiber Reinforcement Concrete. The properties of fiber-reinforced concrete are as follows. times concerning reinforced concrete.
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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 a Concrete Mixer | Types of Concrete Mixer | Specifications of the Concrete Mixer | How to Mix Concrete in a Mixer
CivilJungle
JUNE 9, 2021
Introduction of Concrete Mixer. Concrete is one of the main and widely used building materials in construction. Concrete is prepared by mixing cement , aggregates , and water. Traditionally concrete is prepared by manually mixing cement , aggregates , and water with the help of construction tools.
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How to Pour Concrete on Slab on Grade (SOG)
Construction Cost Estimating
JUNE 9, 2020
Here is the technique articulation of Slab on Grade planning and concrete pouring. Materials and References : 1. C40/20 Concrete Grade with added substances 2. C40/20 Concrete Grade with added substances 2. Twisted bars or A393 BRC work 3.
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Concrete Release Agent | Functions of Releasing Agents | Types of Concrete Release Agent | Advantages of Release Agent | Concrete Form Release Oil
CivilJungle
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
Concrete Release Agent: Releasing agents are coatings added to the surface of the formwork prior to concreting , in order to allow quick removal of formwork or shuttering. If the appearance of the concrete surface is relevant, it is important to take care of the finishing surface of the shutter. Chemical Release Agents.
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Concrete Construction Tools for Construction Sites
CivilJungle
JUNE 8, 2021
Introduction of Concrete Construction Tools for Construction Sites. Concrete is one of the most widely used building materials in the Construction Industry. There are various types of concrete construction tools are used on the construction site. Concrete construction tools help to complete the work fast with accuracy.
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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. Asphalt —Techniques and innovations in asphalt paving, recycling, materials, and plant management. Greg Ragsdale.
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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. Use polymer-modified concrete mortar to patch the hacked area.
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How to Building Construction Process Step by Step
CivilJungle
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Building construction involves a huge quantity of material and budget. The building estimation will estimate the material quantity, quantity of different items of works, and prepare an abstract sheet that shows the cost of building construction. Also, read: IS 516:1959 Most Important Point (Method of Tests For Strength of Concrete).
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What Is Formwork | Use of Materials in Formwork | Types of Formwork | Requirements Good of Formwork | Advantages & Disadvantages
CivilJungle
FEBRUARY 21, 2021
Formwork is the mould used during the building to give the desired structural form by pressing concrete into the mould. In a single term, formwork is a mould that cast concrete in various shapes and sizes. Designers will also have to extract the shape until the concrete has achieved the required power. Plain concrete shape.
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RCCFull Form | What Is RCC | Advantages & Disadvantages of Reinforced Cement Concrete | Properties of RCC | What Does RCC Stands for
CivilJungle
FEBRUARY 7, 2021
Introduction of RCC ( Reinforced Cement Concrete). Concrete is a versatile material which is widely used for the construction of structures. RCC full form is Reinforced cement concrete. In this article, you will get to know all about RCC Construction and Advantages and Disadvantages of Reinforced cement concrete.
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Design Trends In and Out for 2021
Pro Builder
AUGUST 3, 2021
Now, one of its main draws is that it’s environmentally friendly as it can be made with recycled materials. Terrazzo is made of crushed glass, stone fragments, or other organic materials embedded in concrete or resin. Then it’s polished until smooth.
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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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Rainscreen walls: An updated definition for today’s construction environment
Construction Specifier
AUGUST 6, 2020
cast concrete air barrier behind each compartment. Cast concrete is seldom used as an air barrier these days, and pressure equalization has lost favor as a means of controlling bulk water intrusion. Garden further defined six forces that drive or draw liquid water into a wall system.
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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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