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The Aggregate impact test is used to determine the aggregate impact value(AIV), which provides a relative measure of the resistance of a coarse aggregate to sudden shock or impact. Due to vehicular movement...
The sieve analysis of coarse aggregate test is a fundamental and essential test for all coarse aggregate in field laboratories and is known as the gradation test. With the help of sieve analysis of course...
Sieve analysis for fine aggregate is a procedure used in civil engineering to determine the fine aggregate’s fineness modulus and grain size distribution by allowing the material to pass through...
Elastomeric bearing is a bridge component that not only provides a resting surface between bridge pier caps/Abutment caps and the superstructure but also helps transfer the superstructure load through...
What is Shallow Foundation?
A shallow foundation is a type of open foundation; it is suitable when the foundation soil has the sufficient bearing capacity within a short depth below the existing ground...
PVD Drain, known as Prefabricated Vertical Drains, has a channelled plastic core covered with a geotextile like a jacket. The channelled plastic core supports the wrapped filter fabric and delivers longitudinal...
Soil reinforcement methods are adopted to improve the strength and stiffness of soil layers. Different ground improvement techniques are used to enhance soil strength, like vibro replacement stone and...
The primary purpose of lap length and development length, anchorage length, is to provide sufficient bond strength between reinforcement and concrete but in different situations. Development length...
Grouting in post-tensioning is necessary for preventing corrosion of the prestressing strand by surrounding it in an alkaline environment, filling all cavities with grout, and help to achieve an adequate...
What is prestressing of concrete?
Tensile stresses are undesirable for concrete, so to eliminate the same, the compressive stresses generated from external loads are introduced in concrete as per the...
Bridge Construction:
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Sieve Analysis of Coarse Aggregate Test – Construction CivilSeptember 21, 2022/ -
Tolerances for Foundation Piles – Important GuidelinesSeptember 12, 2020/
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Dynamic Load Test on Piles – Objective, Procedure & AnalysisSeptember 21, 2021/
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PSC Girder Grouting MethodologySeptember 23, 2021/
Highway Construction:
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Concrete Subbase Course – DLC ConstructionMay 1, 2021/
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Construction of Mastic Asphalt for Roads and bridgesSeptember 25, 2020/
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Granular Sub Base Construction and Quality ControlMarch 26, 2020/
Bridge Rehabilitation:
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Maintenance of Bridges – General Planning & procedureMarch 21, 2020/
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8 Critical Defects in Concrete and Significant CausesMarch 28, 2020/
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Bridge Inspection Types – Objectives and GuidelinesMarch 24, 2020/
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Blowholes/Surface voids/Bugholes in Concrete SurfaceSeptember 22, 2020/
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Bridge Repair and Maintenance GuidelinesMarch 28, 2020/
Geotechnical Engineering:
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Plate Load Test for Soil – Procedure and LimitationMarch 28, 2020/
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SPT Test for Soil Procedure, Refusal Conditions & Correction:November 20, 2018/
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Types of Deep Foundation in Civil EngineeringMarch 27, 2020/
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Geotechnical Investigation Objectives and GuidelinesMarch 25, 2020/
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