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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/ -
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4 Important Bentonite Test for Piling – Equipment & ProcedureSeptember 28, 2020/
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Concrete Ingredients – Important Properties and TestsSeptember 24, 2020/
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Vertical Pile Load Test Procedure – Kentledge MethodSeptember 16, 2021/
Highway Construction:
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Subgrade – Steps for Preparation of SubgradeMarch 23, 2020/
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What is Road Kerb – Types & Construction MethodologySeptember 14, 2020/
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Bridge Rehabilitation:
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Bridge Inspection Types – Objectives and GuidelinesMarch 24, 2020/
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Nondestructive Testing of Concrete – Methods & GuidelinesMarch 23, 2020/
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Inspection of Bridges – Procedure & General GuidelinesMarch 22, 2020/
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Rusting of Iron Rebar in Concrete – Special RepairingSeptember 27, 2020/
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8 Critical Defects in Concrete and Significant CausesMarch 28, 2020/
Geotechnical Engineering:
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RE Wall Construction – Important GuidelinesSeptember 26, 2020/
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Laboratory Test on soil – Procedures and ObjectiveMarch 20, 2020/
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Geotechnical Investigation Objectives and GuidelinesMarch 25, 2020/
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Types of Deep Foundation in Civil EngineeringMarch 27, 2020/
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