Learn about the construction and working of a jib crane. What makes a jib crane an integral part of the construction process? Learn about the various types of Jib cranes in the article inside. What is a Jib Crane? Cranes are an important part of any type of civil engineering work. Different types of cranes…
Paving for walkways and driveways is easily laid down by using decomposed granite that is available from material suppliers either in loose or mixed form. The additives for the mixture would decide the cost of the material. Decomposed Granite Is a Versatile Material Decomposed granite is granite that has broken down over long periods of…
Ever hit a pothole at 70mph? To paraphrase Ben Franklin, do a little preventive work now and save a lot of curative work later. Applied to roads and highways, this philosophy is increasingly important in light of changes in infrastructure budgets. Expecting the Unexpected Anyone who drives a road vehicle knows how vital a good…
It is not difficult to make concrete countertops for your home. This article is based on some easy tips to make concrete countertops. Introduction Making concrete countertops is becoming a famous topic for households in the US and all around the world as well. If you have a little experience with concrete mixing, DIY tools,…
This bond is weak in strength but it is economical Brick masonry is made up of brick units bonded together with mortar Components of brick masonry · Brick · Mortar Types of mortar · Cement mortar · Lime mortar · Cement-lime mortar · Lime surkhi mortar · Mud mortar Types of bricks · Traditional bricks · Modular bricks Traditional bricks It has not been…
The study of the chemical and physical properties of soil helps in managing resources while working with a particular kind of soil. Not all soils have similar properties, and working with them requires understanding soil properties in detail. Understanding the chemical and physical properties of soil means understanding the soil behavior under different temperature and pressure conditions….
Brick is obtained by moulding good clay into a block, which is dried and then burnt. This is the oldest building block to replace stone. Manufacture of brick started with hand moulding, sun drying and burning in clamps. A considerable amount of technological development has taken place with knowledge about to properties of raw materials,…
Considerable length of rural roads has been constructed under a host of rural development programmes, especially Community Development Programmes for Rural Roads, Food for Work Programme, Minimum Needs Programme (MNP), etc. An impetus was further given by allocating more funds under schemes, such as, National Rural Employment Programme (NREP), Rural Landless Employment Generation Programme (RLEGP)…
The following laboratory tests may be conducted on the bricks to find their suitability: (i) Crushing strength (ii) Absorption (iii) Shape and size and (iv) Efflorescence. (i) Crushing Strength: The brick specimen are immersed in water for 24 hours. The frog of the brick is filled flush with 1:3 cement mortar and the specimen is stored…
As stated in the definition of surveying the objective of measurements is to show relative positions of various objects on paper. Such representations on paper is called plan or map. A plan may be defined as the graphical representation of the features on, near or below the surface of the earth as projected on a…