Direct Shear Test (Apparatus, Procedure, Calculation)

Saad Iqbal | 🗓️ Modified: February 11, 2023 | ⏳ Read Time: 6 min | 👁 Post Views: 567

Shear strength is the ability of soil to withstand forces that may cause it to fail during sliding or shearing is known as shear strength. It is a measure of the soil’s resistance to these pressures. The balance between the applied shear force and the resistance offered by cohesion and friction determines the shear strength … Read more

Non-Destructive Testing on Concrete – NDT – (Different Types)

Saad Iqbal | 🗓️ Modified: February 11, 2023 | ⏳ Read Time: 6 min | 👁 Post Views: 323

Concrete is a common building material due to its strength, durability, and inexpensive cost. To minimize potential risks and costly repairs, it is critical to assure the quality and dependability of concrete buildings. Non-destructive testing (NDT) of concrete is one of the finest techniques to do this. NDT is a way of testing concrete constructions that … Read more

Types of Cement Grades (33, 43, & 53)

Saad Iqbal | 🗓️ Modified: February 11, 2023 | ⏳ Read Time: 5 min | 👁 Post Views: 392

Cement is a very fine substance that is mainly made up of calcium, silicon, bauxite and iron ore. It is a binding material used in concrete for construction that sets, hardens, and adheres to other materials to hold them together. It is manufactured through a controlled chemical combination of limestone, silicon, aluminum, iron and other … Read more

11 Types of Contracts in Civil Engineering

Saad Iqbal | 🗓️ Modified: February 11, 2023 | ⏳ Read Time: 14 min | 👁 Post Views: 396

While working on number of mega construction projects, I’ve got the opportunity to deal with number of different types of contracts in civil engineering.  Civil Engineering companies including contracting companies and consultant firms’ work together to build and construct projects for employers or different clients. Be it a road or highway project or some mega … Read more

Stirrups in Civil Engineering and Construction (rebar in columns and beams)

Saad Iqbal | 🗓️ Modified: February 5, 2023 | ⏳ Read Time: 5 min | 👁 Post Views: 609

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