Month: August 2021

How to test compressive strength of concrete by cube test method

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 Importance Define Compressive Strength of Concrete: Compressive strength of concrete is defined load carrying capacity of concrete in compression. This parameter denotes the quality of concrete as concrete strength is main in compression only. Compressive strength is main criteria to design a structure using concrete in it. Compressive strength determined from lab test is also …

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Brief descriptions and use of some machineries & equipment’s related with civil construction

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Introduction: The construction industry being labour intensive requires more numbers of skilled labour, good qualities of work, and increase in productivity etc. The problems associated with construction work like decreasing quality of work, labour shortages, and safety of labour and dealing condition of projects are often overcome by new innovative technologies like automation which has …

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Methodology of Post tensioning or Prestressing in details

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Prestressing process / Post tensioning method is primarily divided  into the following parts Cable  layout and profiling of the sheathing pipe Fixing of Trumpet or Guide unit   Insertion & cutting of  cable  Concreting of the element Assembling of various parts of prestressing jack  Calculation for Stressing  Process of Prestressing End sealing Prestressing Jack Cable  layout …

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