Concrete

Sustainability for any structure under construction is a matter of emphasis for any industry for which the structure is constructed. This is mainly to avoid wastage of natural resources like …

Concrete as a construction material has been popular since ancient times. Be it the Pyramids of Egypt or the Roman Pantheon, that concrete was a structural material of choice for …

With good quality concrete construction equipment, a construction company can get quality construction work done in a lesser amount of time. It can, therefore, cut down on its labor costs …

Any negligence during the construction process may lead to distress in concrete slab pavement. This distress may appear in the form of cracks. Cracks in concrete  slabs are caused by …

Construction chemicals have always been playing important roles in virtually all sorts of construction projects, be it industrial projects, residential building projects, commercial building projects and so on. These chemicals …

Structural audit & non-destructive testing is a niche field in civil engineering which helps practicing civil engineers to arrive at technically correct solutions for structures in question. It is a …

Concrete is the most commonly used construction material used extensively in buildings, bridges, roads and dams. Its uses range from structural applications, to paviours, kerbs, pipes and drains. Concrete is …

Concrete can fail under compression, tension, torsion or flexure. Any failure is possible depending on the kind of loads under which the concrete is exposed. As concrete is weak in …

Concrete mixed designs aids a foundation to achieve sound infrastructure. Concrete mix design involves a process of preparation in which a mix of ingredients creates the required strength and durability …

Sustainability has and will continue to grow within every industry, especially the construction industry, as we head into a future wrought with uncertainties. Buildings generate up to 35-percent of all …