What is lean concrete ?
Lean concrete is a type of concrete in which the amount of cement is less , i.e less than 10 % of the total volume of concrete. In this type
Concrete
Casting and Testing of concrete cubes
Design the concrete to get the optimum quantity of each ingredients for concrete. In the previous blog I have already discussed about the complete designing procedure of concrete as per
Estimate the quantities of different ingredients | Concrete Mix
Concrete is a man made material. In the most simplest form it is the mixture of coarse aggregate, fine aggregate, water and cement. It is very much possible for us
Why do we take factor of safety for concrete and steel ?
When we start with the design of a structure. It is very important to consider the structures safety and serviceability. As per IS 456: 2000, the structure should be capable
Modular ratio in RCC beam design
Let us start with the basic definition of modular ratio. It is the ratio of elasticity modulus of two different materials. For example, let the value of elasticity modulus of
Steps involved in design of a two way slab | IS 456: 2000?
Designing a two-way slab according to the guidelines set forth in IS 456:2000 is a crucial skill for civil engineers and aspiring students in the field of structural engineering. Two-way
What is limit state of serviceability ?
A structure should be serviceable and its important that it should serve the intended function throughout its life. When we follow the limit state of serviceability as per Indian Standards
Steps involved in design of a one way slab | IS 456: 2000?
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
What are the different special concrete used for construction?
“Special concrete for special construction projects.” This statement is valid due to its unique property and benefits over usual mix. Special concrete refers to mix that has unique properties that
What is curing of concrete and why it is practiced ?
Curing can be defined as a process of keeping the concrete moist and warm enough so that the hydration of cement can continue. More elaborately, it can be described as