Steel Requirements for RCC Members
A column is to build with 4% concrete volume. So the steel required for that column is = (4/100) x 1 x 7850 [Density of 1m³ steel = 7850 kg] …
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Flat Slabs and Where to use
The flat slab is a reinforced concrete slab supported directly by concrete columns or caps. Flat slab doesn’t have beams so it is also called as beam-less slab. They are …
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Why are Stools Used in Reinforcement Detailing
Stools are used to separate the top reinforcement mesh and bottom reinforcement mesh. Dimension of the Stools could be change as requirement. Those should be strength enough to bear the …
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Advantages of Asbestos Concrete
Asbestos is a very good thermal insulator and increases the energy efficiency of the building. It is highly resistant to fire and does not burn easily. It forms a very …
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Concrete Flooring
Advantages of Concrete Flooring A properly constructed floor will outlast most of the other components of the building. Concrete floors designed to carry the imposed loading will generally possess adequate …
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Factors are Considered When Doing Formwork
The following factors were considered when doing form work. Timber and plywood were generally used Materials in the site for in-situ concrete work. Columns Beams slabs lift walls and staircases …
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Types of Cofferdams
A cofferdam is a structure that retains water and soil that allows the enclosed area to be pumped out and excavated dry. Cofferdams are commonly used for construction of bridge …
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Function and Types of Abutments
The end supports of a bridge superstructure are known as abutments. Abutments are built either with brick masonry, stone masonry, mass concrete, precast concrete blocks or RCC. The top surface …
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