Concrete Cloth (CC) is an innovative material composed of a flexible aluminate cement powder-impregnated fabric that rapidly hardens upon hydration to form a thin, durable, waterproof, and fire-resistant concrete layer. …
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The application of geosynthetics in civil engineering is becoming more and more recognized nowadays because of its special advantages. Geosynthetics have proven to be among the most versatile and cost-effective …
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Post-tensioning frequently solves design and construction challenges that other construction methods simply cannot. It is achieved by casting concrete into pre-assembled forms in combination with rebar and steel cable (strand) …
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Construction Management & Technologies – Design
Application of BIM Technology in Steel Structure Design
The workflow of steel often causes a lack of information, and the high cost, reduced efficiency in the various stages of the project. BIM technology simulates building by digital real …
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The bridge industry is moving toward mechanized construction because this saves labour, shortens project duration and improves quality. This trend is evident in many countries and involves most construction methods. …
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Construction Management & Technologies – Design
New Parliament design signifies co-existence of the new with the old
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the new Parliament building. The new Parliament building comes under the government’s ambitious Central Vista project. The Central Vista is a …
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Wall putty can be described as a white cement based fine powder created from a smooth mixture and applied to the walls before painting. Wall putty is applied before the …
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The function of an industrial floor is to provide trouble-free movement of man, machine, materials and material-handling equipment. Other than the stated obvious functions, floors are often called upon to …
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In structural engineering, a prefabricated sheet is designed by a manufacturer using a predetermined inventory of raw materials and manufacturing methods that can efficiently satisfy a wide range of structural …
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Waterproofing of structures is a tricky problem in building construction, mainly because of the surface alignment issues. This can lead to water ingress creating opportunities for leakage. Also, surfaces require …
