Stirrups are a vital component in construction and civil engineering reinforcement, serving as a crucial support structure for concrete beams, slabs, and columns. They are typically made of steel and are used to anchor rebar in place, providing additional strength and stability to reinforced concrete structures. What are stirrups in civil engineering? Stirrups are small, … Read more
The liquid limit test of soil is a laboratory test used to measure the liquid limit of soil and its consistency when it is wet. This test is a part of atterberg limits test with plastic limit test as the other part. Liquid limit is defined as the water content at which a soil changes … Read more
If you’re into hydro power generation, or water resource management; you might know that both weir and barrage help regulate water flow and control water levels in a river or water body. But do you know there’re key differences between them. Although both can have similarities in purpose like power generation, flood control, water storage … Read more
The term SOR in used in a lot in civil engineering and construction projects. SOR is a short form of Schedule of Rates that includes a list of standard rates issued and used by various government departments to estimate and know the cost of construction based on current market rates. What is SOR in Civil … Read more
Chipping is a construction process used to break down or remove hard, dense materials such as concrete, stone, and brick. This process is often used in construction and civil engineering projects to prepare surfaces for further work or to remove old, damaged surfaces. The typical application of chipping in construction is to prepare a layer … Read more