Cracks in the Large mass concrete
Introduction In the world of civil engineering, when cracks appear in a dam just a couple of weeks after the concrete has been poured, it can be quite concerning. In…
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Introduction In the world of civil engineering, when cracks appear in a dam just a couple of weeks after the concrete has been poured, it can be quite concerning. In…
What is Flash Butt Welding Flash butt welding is a highly effective resistance welding process employed in railway construction to connect rails seamlessly. By utilizing an electric current, this technique…
The construction management industry is a big business that grows at about a 10% rate annually. This is not only because it is a multidisciplinary industry but also because this…
Mix on-site concrete is the oldest way of preparing concrete for construction. Even though it's an old method and ready mixed concrete is storming the construction field, we still practice…
concrete slabs are the severely vulnerable to some thin cracks called shrinkage cracks. Due to its thin sections and high surface area, the evaporation rate is high in concrete slabs.…
Concrete pad footing is the most common shallow foundation you will meet in any building construction. Pad footings are also known as isolated foundations, meaning they serve as separate column…
How many yards of concrete do I need? This is one of the most asked questions in everyone’s mind before any general construction. Especially with the do-it-yourself projects, calculating your…
The heat of hydration is one of the main components in concrete hardening. Cement hydration starts immediately after mixing with water. To understand the heat of hydration in concrete, let’s…
Fly ash is a well-known supplementary cementitious material (SCM) in the construction field nowadays. Fly ash is harvested in the electrostatic precipitator as a residue left from the burning coal…
Corrosion in the reinforcement is a leading reason for the concrete deterioration that every civil engineer should aware of. Steel is a thermally unstable material. It undergoes many energy absorption…