Soil Cement
Soil cement is a construction material that mixes soil, cement, and water. It is a type of soil stabilization technique that improves the properties of the native soil, making it …
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Properties of Structural Steel
The properties of steel required for engineering design may be classified as physical properties mechanical properties Physical properties: Irrespective of its grade physical properties of steel may be taken as …
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Why a Civil Engineer is required
Civil engineers create, improve and protect the environment in which we live. They plan, design and oversee the construction and maintenance of building structures and infrastructure, such as roads, railways, …
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Purpose and Importance of BOQ
Purpose of BOQ For standardizing the tendering process. For providing a clear and precise method to value the project. For enabling consultants to analyze prices of various individual items and …
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Concrete Staining Procedure
The concrete staining process is moderately difficult, affordable, and may take up to two days. The following are the steps involved in concrete straining: Preparation of Concrete Surface Irrespective of …
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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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Purpose of Cavity Walls
The cavity walls are provided for following purposes: Damp Prevention: Cavity walls eliminate the penetration of moisture from outer leaf to the inner leaf and thus help keep inside of …
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