Civil Engineering Knowledge
Following few general points to remember for site engineers to make the construction work easier while maintaining the quality of construction. Lapping is not allowed for the bars having diameters …
Basic Knowledge of Site Engineer Read More
The cubes are generally tested at 7 & 28 days unless specific early tests are required, for example to remove a concrete shutter safely prior to 7 days. Usually 1 …
How to Find out Concrete Cube Weight? Read More
Plane surveying Plane surveying is the process of surveying by assuming that the earth is flat. Which mean the curvature or spherical shape of the earth is not considered in …
Difference Between Plane Surveying and Geodetic Surveying Read More
Steel is one of the most widely used, from the list of materials. Every material has some benefits as well as flaws. Steel structures are susceptible to different environmental conditions. …
Disadvantages of Steel Structures Read More
Clear cover: Slab – 15mm Beam – 25mm Column – 40mm Foundation – 40 to 60mm Lintel – 20mm Allowable wastage for steel works is 3 %( i.e. cutting/bending wastage). …
Clear cover of Beam, Slab, Column, lintel & foundation and unit weight of materials Read More
It is one of the communication tool which connects the parties (Client, consultant & contractor) of construction project. Keith defines, BOQ is a schedule which categories, details and quantifies the …
Bill of Quantities (BOQ) Read More
Natural Errors These are caused due to variations in nature i.e., variations in wind, temperature, humidity, refraction, gravity and magnetic field of the earth. Instrumental Errors These result from imperfection …
Sources of Errors in Surveying Measurement Read More
Construction of residential building required following paper work before the start of actual construction: Preparation of drawings as per requirements of consumers. Estimation of material cost, labour cost. Approval of …
Construction Process of Residential Building Read More