What is a formwork and why it is used in construction ?
Concrete as mentioned in the previous posts it is the most widely used construction material by the construction industry. It is to be noted that concrete is a material which
What is concrete and How it is made?
Concrete Concrete is the backbone of civil engineers. It is one of the most widely used construction material because of its own stand out efficiencies. It is a man made
What is void ratio?
Void ratio (e) is defined as ratio of the volume of voids to the volume of solids. $$e=\frac{V_v}{V_s}$$ where :\(V_v\) is volume of void, and \( V_s\) is volume of
What is the difference between one way and two way slabs ?
Slabs are one of the important structural element of a building. It helps to transfer the various floor loads to the beam, then through columns , last to foundation of
Stresses in beam due to bending action
Introduction Stresses in beam is very important topic. Every engineering graduates need to understand this phenomenon. Before understanding this we need to discuss few simple concepts. You might have gone
What actually geotechnical engineers are supposed to know?
Are you curious about geotechnical engineering, and like many others, you also wanted to start a career as Geotechnical Engineers, but don’t have enough knowledge about the geotechnical engineering? Do
What are the Factors that affect strength of concrete ?
In this emerging world of modern design of structures, Concrete acts as the backbone of civil engineering. A structural engineer’s first and foremost objective is to build an efficient and
Why are admixtures used in the concrete mix?
In this emerging world of modern design of structures, Concrete acts as the backbone of civil engineering. A structural engineer’s first and foremost objective is to build an efficient and
Why Exposure Condition In Concrete Mix Design
In any concrete mix design it is very important to consider the exposure condition for an efficient and durable design, as it effects the entrapped air concentration and moisture content.
What are the Thumb Rules for Concrete Mix Design ?
A site engineer needs to know some of the fundamental thumb rules, which one can apply directly at the site without compromising the strength. Under simple circumstances and situations where