Category: Construction

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1 August 2019 Off

Prestressed Concrete Applications

Prestressed Concrete Applications Prestressed concrete is adaptable to a wide variety of structural systems. These include pretensioned and post-tensioned…

10 July 2019 Off

What is 3D Concrete Printing? Its advantages and disadvantages

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What is 3D Concrete Printing? It’s advantages and disadvantages Imagine a 3D print you get, of your dream home…

12 June 2019 Off

Bridge Bearings – POT BEARINGS

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Bridge Bearings – POT BEARINGS What are Bearings ? Bearings are mechanical systems which transmit loads from the superstructure…

12 June 2019 Off

SHRINKAGE AND CREEP EFFECTS ON BRIDGE DESIGN

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SHRINKAGE AND CREEP EFFECTS ON BRIDGE DESIGN SHRINKAGE: Shrinkage cracks in concrete occur when excess water evaporates out of…

3 June 2019 Off

Types of Dams, advantages, disadvantages and classification

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Types of Dams, advantages, disadvantages and classification What is a Dam? A dam is a structure built across a…

28 March 2019 Off

What is green concrete ? It’s advantages in construction

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What is green concrete ? It’s advantages in construction What is green concrete? Green concrete can be defined as…

15 March 2019 Off

What is better steel or concrete?

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What is better steel or concrete? Construction projects require many decisions. A key decision is to find the most…

15 March 2019 Off

Concrete calculator formula

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Concrete calculator formula What is concrete? Concrete is one of the most commonly used building materials. Concrete is a composite…

17 February 2019 Off

BRIDGE REHABILITATION TECHNIQUES

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1. Introduction Modern bridge infrastructure comprises of primarily concrete (reinforced or pre-stressed) and steel structures. Over the service life of…

17 February 2019 Off

What is RIBA plan of work?

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The RIBA Plan of Work is published by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). The latest version is also…