Following field test can be done on cement for quality checks. However if cement satisfy the field tests requirements, does not really indicate that cement is of good quality. This field tests can be perform for quality check purposes for the using cement for less important works such as plastering, block work OR temporary works. For … Read more
Curing of concrete – an introduction Presence of water is important to complete chemical reaction between cement and water. The setting and hardening of concrete largely depends on presence of water for hydration process. While mixing the required quantity of water is generally added to concrete ingredient and theoretically no additional water is required. However water … Read more
Construction Cost Estimate Following article describes cost for construction of residential building in USA. As a thumb rule cost per square feet of construction area is calculated for budget preparation. The construction cost can be divided under several head, the most common cost heads are Consultant cost -this includes cost involved for architectural design, structural … Read more
What is fiber reinforced concrete and its types Plain cement concrete has very limited ductility, resistance to cracking and low tensile strength. Plain cement concrete may develop micro cracks even before load is applied. If uniformly distributed and closed spaced fibbers introduced in plain cement concrete many properties of plain concrete gets improved.Fiber reinforced concrete may … Read more
How to calculate standard deviation of concrete Standard deviation of concrete is the root mean square deviation of all results. Standard deviation is generally denoted by s OR σ. Mathematical formula to calculate standard deviation is as per following Sample calculation of standard deviation of concrete cube results No of tests Test Result x Average … Read more
What Is Construction Contract? The construction of a structure can take place in different ways. If the building to be constructed is private property, the company that will carry out this construction can be any company. However, if the building is a hall and belongs to the state, a tender is made and offers are … Read more
Located on the garden or entrance of detached houses, the deck brings many advantages in terms of both aesthetics and usage. Nowadays, many people want to build a new deck in their homes. Besides, building a deck costs are often wondered. Is building deck expensive? How can you build a new and useful deck for your home? … Read more
Minerals are substances that we use many times in daily life. Minerals are used in the production of many technological types of equipment we use. Besides, there are minerals that are frequently used in the construction industry. Many things such as computers, mobile phones, smart televisions, automobiles, and airplanes are manufacturedthanks to minerals. Minerals such … Read more
Many engineering applications are done during the construction of a building. Also, some engineering work must be carried out on the ground before the building is constructed. It is possible to predict the effects of the earthquake on the ground in which the building will be constructed. Therefore, we can obtain how the building behaves … Read more
As your searching for the non-traditional church architects there are several things you should consider. Some obvious and some that won’t be obvious until its too late. Over the years I’ve had the opportunity to work with many different church architects. Some of the best men and women serving the church today do so by designing highly … Read more