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The Pelton, Francis and Kaplan turbines are water turbines that are rotary machines which convert kinetic energy and the potential energy of the...

Dry shake hardener is a mixture of cement, aggregate, and admixture which is applied as a dry compound onto the fresh concrete surface to protect...

Two tree species native to the Northeast have been found to be structurally sound for use in cross-laminated timber (CLT) - a revolutionary new type of building material with sought-after sustainability characteristics, according to new research.

The main factors that controls abrasion resistance of concrete is the concrete compressive strength. The higher the concrete surface strength the...

Researchers have merged optical, chemical and materials sciences to utilize light to control the local dynamic behavior within a hydrogel, much like the ability of the iris and pupil in the eye to dynamically respond to incoming light.

While working in a creative field, you’ll often find yourself disturbed if the ambiance around you isn’t fit to be your workspace. To avoid reaching...

AAC block adhesive is a polymer-based versatile jointing material specially designed to provide high bonding, durability and speed up the build...

Liquid penetrant test, also known as dye penetrant inspection (DPI) or liquid penetrant inspection (LPI), is a non-destructive testing...

The fluids can be classified into different types based on the variation of the fluid characteristics like velocity, density etc. Depending on the...

In kinematics of flow, the study is only focused on the parameters that cause the motion of the fluid and not the forces that cause the motion of a...

Construction waste is defined as fairly clean, heterogenous building materials which are produced from the various construction activities, as per...

Scientists studied a method for recycling unused concrete with wood fibers. They found the conditions that produce new building materials with bending strength even greater than the original concrete. This work may help reduce the CO2 emissions associated with manufacturing new concrete.

Checklist for concrete inspection are items that might have a bearing on the durability and performance of the concrete. The checklist can be further...

Researchers recently developed a technique that can be used to build carbon-nanotube-based fibers by creating chemical crosslinks. The technique improves the electrical and mechanical properties of these materials.

Reinforced concrete structures in coastal areas are subjected to extremely corrosive environment. This is due to the presence of chloride ions in the...

Frequency of earthquake is how often a given earthquake with certain magnitude occurs. On average, earthquake with magnitude of 2 and smaller, which...

Precast concrete walls are constructed by casting concrete in a reusable wall mold or form which is then cured in a controlled environment,...

The bars of varying sections, material properties, and dimensions, that are subjected to axial loads can be analyzed to determine their corresponding...

Indian standard codes for brick work are a list of documents that provide general guidance on brick works. These standard codes ensure high quality...

A team of mechanical engineers investigating a revolutionary kind of micro-switch has found another application for its ongoing research.

hello, am requesting notes on photogrammetry, in surveying  kindly. The post photogrammetric appeared first on The Constructor.

Tempered glass is a type of glass that is processed by treating the float glass, by applying controlled thermal and chemical treatments, so as to...

People love using marble while designing their homes as it is a versatile stone. It is commonly used for countertops but there are numerous ways to...

Can i get sketches of types of scaffolding? The post Sketches of types of scaffolding used in building construction appeared first on The...

Do we calculate wastage for Cement, 20mm and coarse aggregate in rate analysis for concrete? The post How to Calculate Rate Analysis For Concrete...

Hi Neenu, how to determine E value in concrete property? Is there any lab testing that can be carried out or specification to be referred?...

Please tell me about the quantity of 10mm steel for 12 x12 room for its roof slab. The post What is quantity of 10mm steel for roof slab of 12 x 12...

Continuously reinforced concrete pavement is a jointless concrete pavement continuously reinforced throughout the pavement length in the longitudinal...

The Chezy’s formula was given by the French hydrologist Antonie Chezy. He related the discharge (Q) of the water flowing through an open channel with...

The passage of water from the main canal to the outlet at the head of the watercourse may experience water loss either due to evaporation or due to...

The design of irrigation canal system requires the knowledge of some of the important terminologies and definitions associated with the command area...

By fluidizing catalyst particles in electrolyte instead of gluing them to electrodes, researchers made electrocatalytic reactions that are more efficient and longer lasting, which play an important role in energy storage.

A super adobe structure is a man-made building made of sandbags (small or long) with the native material available in abundance and stacking or...

The walkway is a smooth and flat passage or path to move around which connects different parts of the building like a garden, driveway, and door....

A canal is an artificial channel that is constructed to carry water to the fields to perform irrigation. The water is taken either from the river,...

A new study shows how induced defects in metamaterials -- artificial materials the properties of which are different from those in nature -- also produce radically different consistencies and behaviors. The research has far-reaching applications for several engineering disciplines.

Understanding how particles bind together has implications for everything from the likelihood a riverbank will erode to the mechanism by which a drug works in the body. A team found that particle size matters more than other properties in determining how strongly they stick together.

Dear Mam, How to calculate footing height and Slope for Square Foundation? The post Foundation appeared first on The Constructor.

A cost estimate is predicted expenditure of a project which is generally prepared before the project is taken up. It is prepared in different types...

i am in my final year and i’m having problems of choosing a topic for my thesis, the problem is, i live in a third world country so anything...

We have a 12 bars column reinforcement in a 3 storyed building each 2700mm clear span with 450mm beam depth. In order  maintain the staggered...

Laser screed machine is developed according to the increasing demand of modern industrial plant, large shopping mall, warehouse and other large area...

Hi Madeh Izat; i live 50 meters away from fast M track train in Boston US; can you please provide expert opinion what is best way to prevent train...

Magnesium phosphate cement (MPC) is harden rapidly and gain highs strength in a short time, ranging about several hours to the level of normal...

Radiographic evaluation of concrete involves the use of radiographic test on building elements to examine the internal condition of concrete. This...

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A raft or mat foundation is a large rectangular or circular continuous concrete slab that carry the entire loads of structure above and spread it...

Failure modes in reinforced concrete beams are classified into two major types which include flexural failure and shear failure. The former occurs...

The lean construction can be understood as a technique used to design production systems in a construction environment with an aim to decrease time,...

Stacking ultrathin complex oxide single-crystal layers allows researchers to create new structures with hybrid properties and multiple functions. Now, using a new platform, researchers will be able to make these stacked-crystal materials in virtually unlimited combinations.

Researchers have developed a new platform for all-optical computing, meaning computations done solely with beams of light.

During a typical Canadian winter, snow accumulation and melt -- combined with sudden rainfalls -- can lead to bottlenecks in storm drains that can cause flooding. With that in mind, researchers have been examining urban stormwater drainage systems, and they too have concerns about the resilience of many urban drainage systems.

I am a newly recruited site engineer so i am having a doubt. In the design drawing it was done based on M25 concrete and Fe500 steel and while making...

Hi, With regards to your article (link: https://theconstructor.org/geotechnical/soil-maximum-dry-density-optimum-moisture-content/18426/), what is...

Precipitation is expressed in terms of the vertical depth to which water from it would stand on a level surface area if all the water from it were...

Light gauge steel frame construction is an innovative and reliable construction method which is broadly used in the world and has surpassed wood...

Compounds in cement mainly are tricalcium silicate, dicalcium silicate, tricalcium aluminate, and tetracalcium alumino ferrite. Not only do these...

The area where i am supervising was sloped and we had to cut at upper slope and fill at the lower slope in order to make a leveled area. during the...

Calcium carbide gas pressure moisture tester is one of the rapid test methods that is used for the determination of moisture in soils. This test is...

Concrete design methods or concrete design philosophies such as working stress method, ultimate strength method, and limit state method are used for...

Research has pushed science closer to developing an electronic nose for monitoring air quality, detecting safety threats and diagnosing diseases by measuring gases in a patient's breath.

Well, I have a pretty sill question, I want to start a construction project which deals with construction of different kinds of bricks which are...