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Initial and Final Setting Time of Cement

Cement acts as a binding agent in concrete, which blends with other materials quickly and makes the concrete as a strong homogeneous element.  The durability…

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Surveying

Instruments used in Plane Table Surveying

Like types of chains used in chain surveying, there are equipment and accessories that are used in plane table surveying. Each instrument contributes to the…

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Materials

Los Angeles Abrasion Test on Aggregate

The aggregates used in different construction works such as roads, buildings, pavement etc. So many different kinds of tests are applied on coarse aggregates such…

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Materials

Charpy Impact Test – Energy Absorption of Metal

What is the Charpy impact test used for? The Charpy impact test used to determine the resistance capacity of metal (steel) specimen against sudden impact…

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Practical Guide

How to Calculate Staircase Concrete Quantity?

Concrete quantity calculation is easy if it is for a rectangular or square shape. When it is complex geometric shapes, then it seems like a…

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Surveying

Plane Table Surveying – Methods, Examples & Uses

Surveying is the preliminary and primary step to kickstart any kind of project properly.  There are different types of surveying methods available to discover the…

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Practical Guide

Derivation of D2/162 in Steel Weight Calculation

Probably D2/162 is the first formula we ever learn in the construction industry. We know it is used to calculate the weight of steel bars.…

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Materials

Tension Test on Mild Steel

Yes!… The steel contains high tensile strength, and that’s why it is prefered in concrete. However, not every steel provides the same yield strength. It…

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Practical Guide

How to Calculate Tiles needed for a Floor?

Calculating the tiles requirement for a building seems like a simple task. There are some precautions to be taken, or else you may end up…

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Geotechnical

Difference between Compaction and Consolidation

We knew that the improper compaction of concrete would reduce the strength of the concrete element. Same applies for soil. Both the compaction and consolidation…

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