| | Specification of Fine Aggregate/Coarse Sand | | - On 05/28/2013 - 31473 View(s) - 7 Comment(s) | | Fine Aggregate may have more impact on the strength of the building than cement. This article explains the guidelines to check the quality of fine aggregate and purchasing guidelines |
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| What is aggregate | | - On 03/12/2013 - 1488 View(s) - 1 Comment(s) | | There are mainly two types of aggregate:Fine aggregate and coarse aggregate. Let us know more about aggeregate in following article |
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| Aggregates of concrete and their density | | - On 04/22/2014 - 1287 View(s) - Comment(s) | | In cement concrete aggregates occupy 75-80 percent volume of concrete, so you can say Aggregate is a major resource for any construction. Know more about it in following write-up |
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| Density of Coarse Aggregate | | - On 01/14/2013 - 17888 View(s) - 5 Comment(s) | | Aggregate which occupy nearly 80 to 85 % volume of concrete are most important part of the concrete or RCC. |
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| Specification of Coarse Aggregate | | - On 01/24/2013 - 15278 View(s) - 10 Comment(s) | | Coarse Aggregate consists of crushed, uncrushed or broken stones. Check the grading of sand for proper sizes.
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| Fine Sand /classification of sand | | - On 06/01/2010 - 94226 View(s) - 32 Comment(s) | | Fine sand should consist of natural sand or crushed stone sand. It should be hard, durable, clean and be free from organic matter etc. and should not contain any appreciable amount of clay balls and harmful impurities such as alkalis, salts, coal, decayed vegetation etc. |
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| | Purchasing Guidelines for Coarse Aggregate | | - On 05/26/2010 - 18121 View(s) - 6 Comment(s) | | Sub standard material reduces the strength of RCC, Reinforced Cement Concrete, by 10 to 30 %. Use these steps to ensure the procurement of right quality material at right price |
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| | Brick Arches | | - On 09/06/2010 - 63721 View(s) - 10 Comment(s) | | A brick arch is constructed to cover openings like doors and windows in a building. Arches transmit above loads to the side of an opening. They are mainly provided for architectural appearance. Let’s read to know about a few arches, their designs and precautions. |
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| | Cement Concrete | | - On 05/30/2013 - 18143 View(s) - 2 Comment(s) | | In the construction of building work, there is need of various types of building materials which are used during the construction work at different stages. According to structural drawing, cement concrete of different qualities or mix are used in the building at different stages according to the type of building. |
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| | How To Repair Cracks | | - On 03/12/2012 - 88234 View(s) - 31 Comment(s) | | You can repair cracks which damage plaster surfaces, ceilings and the whole structure. To ensure safety of the building and maintain its good looks, let’s know different techniques to fix various types of cracks.
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| Cement Concrete Raw Material | | - On 05/23/2011 - 7947 View(s) - 1 Comment(s) | | Read points should be kept in mind while collecting raw materials for cement concrete in construction work.
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