Shotcrete and Gunite Difference and Definition

The guniting is the most effective process of repairing concrete work which has been damaged due to inferior work or other reasons. It is also used for providing an impervious layer. The gunite is a mixture of cement and sand, the usual proportion being 1:3. A cement gun is used to deposit this mixture on … Read more

What is Wobble Coefficient in post tensioning system?

Post tensioning structures are used in the design of buildings, bridges, and other structures with great tensile strength. There are several different types of materials used to make these structures, including steel cables and bars, high-strength steels, concrete, or fiberglass with or without steel fibers. When the material is put under tension during construction (or … Read more

Download The Wiley Dictionary of Civil Engineering and Construction by L.F. Webster

The definitions in the book have been compiled to be of use to those working in a wide range of professions related to civil engineering and trades involving architecture, engineering, surveying building, heavy construction, forestry, surface and open-pit mining, and public works.  \”Download The Wiley Dictionary of Civil Engineering and Construction\” @import url(https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Oswald:700); Title of … Read more

Characteristics of a Good Formwork

Concrete being plastic material in fresh state, has to kept within an enclosure (moulds) till it gain reasonable strength, this temporary structure which has to be built for any concrete member is called “Formwork”. Click me to read more about the Form work defintion and other defintions Characteristics of a Good Formwork Basic Requirements of … Read more

Fatigue (Alligator) Cracking

The word Fatigue means repetitive action of loads, thus fatigue cracking by names means cracking due to the repetition of loads. As the pavement is subjected to number of vehicles of different sizes and loads the stress keeps on pilling up and thus the cracks appears which are interconnected in nature.  @import url(http://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Oswald:700); Development of … Read more