In industrial environments, especially chemical manufacturing units, structural failures can lead to far-reaching consequences—endangering both life and operations. This case study outlines an urgent intervention undertaken to rehabilitate a structurally …
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Er. Chirag K Baxi
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In the first article of this series, we discussed the challenges faced by structures in coastal areas, particularly the limitations of cementitious materials in resisting harsh environmental conditions. One of …
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In the first article of this series, we introduced the challenges faced by cementitious structures located in coastal areas. These structures are continuously exposed to harsh marine environments, making them …
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Structures built for residential, commercial, industrial, or other purposes primarily rely on a cementitious matrix reinforced with steel. While such structures offer durability, stability, and ease of maintenance, they also …
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Quality of water to be used for construction has been classically defined in IS 456. It is at par with the quality of drinking water for all practical purposes and …
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Concrete has been a big boon to the construction industry for about two decades. It has been serving the industry and also has been getting modified based on the changes …
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High RPM machines like turbine, rotor, ID / FD fan, compressor etc are mounted on a strong foundation with necessarily strong anchorage. However at times, they are observed to be …
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Steel and concrete structures are often exposed to many adverse conditions which are not conducive to their performance parameters. They require to be protected with protective coatings. These coatings are …
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It is necessary for any concrete surface to be covered with suitable coating to remain protected from attack of conditions which can deteriorate that concrete member. The situation is worse …
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Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is a National Institution which is engaged to standardize various Engineering practices for their implementation for achieving the desired quality along-with end results of the …
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