Choosing the right size and grade of aggregates impact the overall strength of concrete. The aggregates are taken out from the natural resources and classified into different grades.…
Utilising natural resources, beyond some extent, will harm the environment like river sand that reduces the groundwater level. So that now the M sand is recommended to use…
Different types of concrete blocks are used in various construction works. We know the solid blocks, AAC blocks, hollow blocks are used in the construction of walls, but…
We all know the concrete is strong against compression force and weak against tensile force. So, to stabilise the concrete against tension force, the steel reinforcement is embedded…
The red bricks are the commonly used material in building construction. The strength and durability of red bricks are so good, but those bricks are manufactured from natural…
The bitumen is a by-product material of petroleum. It is mainly used in construction activities. It is used primarily in highway construction. Throughout the lifetime of the road,…
The quality and strength of bitumen have been determined by the penetration test, flash and fire point test, and softening point test. Now the bitumen extraction test is…
The cement is highly consumable material in construction activities. The primary role of cement is to act as a binding agent to bind the ingredients and make the…
The crushed sand is artificial sand which is manufactured by crushing granite stone. It is manufactured artificially, so it is also called M sand or manufactured sand. Difference…
You are all aware that aggregates occupy 70 to 80% of the total volume of concrete. The fine aggregates are used as filler material & the coarse aggregate…