What Is Consistency of Cement? Any Cement paste requirement of minimum water in cement paste to initiate the chemical reaction. This chemical reaction calls the consistency of cement. This method calls the consistency of cement test. What Is the Initial Setting Time of Cement? Initial setting time of cement: Casting cement past in any mold…
Introduction of Glass Block Floor Glass blocks are one of the unique construction materials which were developed in 1900. The main function of the Glass block is to provide the natural light of the sunlight. Glass blocks are generally made smaller and significantly thicker. Glass blocks are also known as glass bricks. Glass block is…
What Is Reinforced Brick Masonry? Reinforced brick masonry is totally different from the normal method of brick masonry. The reinforced brick masonry consists of brick masonry which has Steel reinforcement embedded in the mortar. Reinforced brick masonry is brickwork that is strengthened by using mild steel iron mesh or bars which are known as Reinforced…
Introduction of Slab Construction The concrete slab is a horizontal surface of a residential building or commercial building, factory, flat, etc. The thickness of the steel-reinforced slab is near about 100-500mm. These types of slabs are used for ceiling and floor purposes. Less thin slabs are used to construct exterior paving. Sometimes in a domestic…
Introduction of Vitrified Tiles Tiles are one of the most important parts of the interior of the building. Tiles give a smooth and plane surface to the interior of the buildings. Tiles enhance the beauty of the floors in the interior of the structure. There are different types of tiles for the house available in…
Introduction of Shyam Steel Industries Ltd. Shyam Steel Industries Ltd started its journey in 1953 with a small factory in Howrah, West Bengal which is now one of the leading TMT Bar Manufacturers & Supplier in India. Shriram Beriwal, the founder-director of Shyam Steel always dreamt of contributing to the greater good of our society….
Roller Compacted Concrete Roller Compacted Concrete also known as RCC. Roller Compacted Concrete takes its name from the construction method used to build it. It’s placed with conventional or high-density asphalt paving equipment, then compacted with rollers. Roller-compacted concrete has the same basic ingredient as conventional concrete: cement, water, and aggregates, such as gravel or…
What Is Plaster? This is the process of covering rough walls, uneven surfaces in the construction house, and other structures with a plastic material, called plaster or mortar. Sometimes, the term ‘rendering’ is used instead of plastering when the plaster or cement is applied to the external surface of the wall either to improve the…
Aggregates Aggregates are inert granular, substances like either sand gravel or crushed stone which are an important component in concrete, alongside water and portland cement. Aggregates must be pure, hard, solid particles free from ingested chemicals or adhesives of clay as well as other fine materials for a good concrete mix that could trigger the…
What Is Mix Design of Concrete? Concrete mix design involves a process of preparation in which a mix of ingredients creates the required strength and durability for the concrete structure. The ingredients to be tested: are water, fine aggregate (sand), coarse aggregate, cement, chemicals, reinforcement, and soil. Nominal Mix The nominal mix specifies the fixed…