What Is Recycled Concrete Aggregate? Recycled concrete aggregates ( RACs ) are an alternative to the use in concrete of natural aggregates ( NA ). Recycled concrete aggregates ( RCA ) are aggregates produced by clean concrete waste that must contain very low amounts of other building waste – less than a few percent. Crushed…
H-Beam vs I-Beam H Beam Vs I Beam, Structural steel has been used extensively in the construction of commercial buildings since the first steel-framed building, the Rand Mcnally Building erected in 1890. Since then, steel has been used for major construction projects. The availability of steel makes it much easier to use. First, it bonds…
What Is Lightweight Concrete? Lightweight concrete can be defined as a type of concrete that includes an expanding agent in that it increases the volume of the mixture while giving additional qualities such as nailbility and lessened the dead weight. The main specialties of lightweight concrete are its low density and thermal conductivity. Lightweight Aggregate…
Specific Gravity Test of Bitumen By the specific gravity test on bitumen, we are determining the bitumen specific gravity which is one of the important properties of bitumen. This specific gravity of bitumen test helps in understanding the sp gravity of bitumen. Used for pavement construction is the classification of bitumen binders that can therefore…
Introduction of Water Damage in the Bathroom In the construction of the foundation of a structure, especially when dealing with bathroom water damage, we know that water is the life of the foundation. But the quantity of water inside your house has become more than from the required quantity then it can create many problems…
What Is Zero Force Member? In a truss system, some members are not carrying any force. This called a zero-force member. This member may be added to increase truss stability. Identifying these members will simplify the process of analyzing truss. What Is Zero Force Member for Truss? Truss analysis using the method of joints is…
Bridge Abutment Means As a component of a bridge, the abutment provides the vertical support to the bridge superstructure at the bridge ends, connects the bridge with the approach roadway, and retains the roadway base materials from the bridge spans. Although there are numerous types of abutments and the abutments for the important bridges may…
What is Pavement? Pavement or carriageway, often referred to as pavement meaning, is that part of the road or highway that supports the wheel loads imposed on it from traffic moving over it. Essentially, when one asks, ‘What is a pavement?‘, it refers to this supportive structure. It ought to be strong enough to resist…
What Is Pointing? Pointing is the term given to the “finish” that sits between the bricks or stone used to build your home. This process is crucial in pointing in construction. Depending on the age of the building, the mortar used to deposit the stone or brick will be made of lime or, more recently,…
Introduction of Gantry Girder The gantry girders are girders which supports the loads that are transmitted through the travelling wheels of the crane. The crane girder spans from column to column, this usually do not have any lateral support at the intermediate points excepting when a walkway is formed at the top of the girder….