Soundness Test of Cement Certain cement shows expansion after setting and causes disruption of hardened mass. The testing of the soundness of cement is to ensure that the cement does not show any appreciable expansion after setting. Unsoundness of cement is due to excess of lime, magnesia and proportion of sulphate. There is Le-Chatelier test to …
Types of Cement Cement is a building material which is used in the construction industry. Cement sets well underwater and hardens quickly and attain strength. Cement contains hydraulic properties to great extent and acquires more strength on the setting. In actual cement is a Calcareous substance which is used in mortar or concrete for construction. …
Marble and Granite are the most popular natural stones. Both are, used as countertops for the kitchen and bathroom. Homeowners always get confused to choose which one is better for their house. So today in this article, we are going to a detailed comparison between marble and granite which will help you to select the …
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What is Lap Length? The lap length is the length provided to overlap two rebars in order to safely transfer load from one bar to another bar and alternative to this is to provide mechanical couplers. Lap length also known as lap splices. Suppose we need to construct the building of 20-metre height but there …
Hello friends, Today in this article We are going to learn, how to do rate analysis for gypsum plaster? So let’s start Many brands are available in the market but for rate analysis purpose let’s take an example of gypsum plaster from M/s Saint Gobain offers two different types of gypsum plaster Basic stucco plaster …
What is Curing of Concrete? Curing is the process of maintaining the moisture of freshly placed concrete to complete the hydration process and to ensure proper hardening, attaining desirable strength and durability. Curing keeps the concrete surface moist and reduces the shrinkage. Curing should be started at the earliest. It has to be started when …
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Tunnels are underground artificial passages which are constructed without disturbing the ground surface. The methods involved in underground operations are known as tunnel driving. Tunnels may be constructed through hills, below ground, rivers etc. for various purposes. Following are the advantages and disadvantages of tunnels. Advantages of Tunnels Tunnels allow rapid and unobstructed transport facilities …