What Is PPC Cement? Portland Pozzolana cement is an incorporated cement produced in that certain ratio by the synthesis and characterization of OPC cement from pozzolana materials. It’s also generally referred to as PPC cement. PPC type cement is a form of Portland cement distinguished by the existence of pozzolana particles such as fly powder,…
What Is Admixture? Admixture is artificial or natural materials added to concrete, in addition to cement, water, and aggregates, to improve certain properties of concrete during casting, laying, or the service stage. To improve the properties of the concrete needed. It can be divided into two groups which are: Chemical Mineral Types of Admixtures Used…
Introduction of SBC of Soil The first test to be carried out before construction is the soil’s safe bearing capacity. It is a preliminary test that must be carried out before the construction of any structure. It is recommended that the safe bearing capacity of the ground be tested at all points of the foot….
What is Plaster Finishes? Having your walls up is not the end of the building construction process. If you want to decorate your walls or cover their uneven surfaces, your contractors can finish your building with plaster. Plastering is the process wherein the coarse surfaces of your walls or ceilings are covered to achieve a…
Introduction of Construction Beams There are various types of construction beams are used in buildings depending upon their function and the nature of work. Beams are generally constructed to support one or more points and the effective length of the beam between two supports is known as the span of the Beam. The Beam is…
What Is Pneumatic Structures? Pneumatic Structures are a special type of structure that is generally characterized by the slightly higher air pressure of internal surroundings. The word ‘Pneumatic’ means structures that are constructed with the support of Air Pneumatic structures were introduced in Building Technology about 40 years ago. The pneumatic structure is a membrane…
What Is a Concrete Vibrator? A concrete vibrator is a machine used for construction purposes in civil projects. concrete vibrators come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some concrete vibrators are smaller, more efficient, and at battery power, while others are much larger with a primary power source based on electric power lines. Choosing…
Introduction of RQD In Civil engineering, different parameters are used to characterize the Quality of the rocks. Evaluation of the Mechanical Properties of the rocks and Characteristics of rocks is one of the challenging parts of rock engineering. Rock mass has wide applications in the construction of structures, excavation, and tunnels and in maintaining stable…
Introduction to Extra Rapid Hardening Cement Time is one of the most important factors in construction projects. Time is directly connected to the cost of the project. The use of ordinary portland cement in the construction required more time for hardening and removal of Formwork. Whereas the Extra Rapid Hardening cement sets faster and also…
What Is a Retaining Wall? A retaining wall is a design of a structure; it is built when there is a desired change in ground elevation and to resist the lateral pressure of soil that exceeds the repose angle of the soil. At different levels on the two sides supporting soil laterally retaining, walls are…