Judging by the famous home remodeling shows on HGTV and DIY Network, it only takes 30 minutes to flip a house. Yes, it all looks fantastic, but that is not how it goes. Renovating a home is a massive undertaking with numerous aspects to consider in America. From setting up a construction team to selecting… Read More »8 Essential Elements of a Home Remodeling Project ..read more

The increase in the volume of sand due to the presence of water is termed as bulking of sand. It occurs due to the formation of a thin layer of water between particles of sand which pushes the sand particles apart. The bulking of sand depends upon: Moisture in sand Fineness of sand Effect of… Read More »Bulking of Sand ..read more

Look back a couple of decades; and, you’ll find that computer-aided drafting or CAD in civil engineering industry was considered expensive technology than a necessity. But today, you won’t find any civil engineer who doesn’t have expertise or training in CAD. Nowadays, aspiring civil engineers enrol in an Architectural and CAD program to get a… Read More »Importance of CAD in Civil Engineering ..read more

Engineers Day in India is celebrated on 15th September as a tribute to one of the greatest civil engineers India ever had. Sir Mokshagundam Visveservaya (MV) served India as a civil engineer, administrator, advisor and statesman. His contribution to Nation-building is huge. To honour his contribution, Engineer’s Day in India is celebrated on his birthday. Significance… Read More »Happy Engineers Day 2021 ..read more

Concrete is made up of cement, coarse aggregate, fine aggregates, admixtures and water. The excessive amount of silt content in the sand (fine aggregate) is harmful to the strength and durability of concrete. Sand particles have a size between 4.75 mm and 150 microns. In sand, the fine materials of size less than 150-micron are… Read More »How to find Silt Content in Sand ..read more

For those paying close attention to the construction industry, 2021 has been a major year for innovation. In this article we wrap up the biggest innovations disrupting the construction industry this year, giving us an idea of the trends we could see emerging on more construction sites in the future. 1. 3D Printing 3D printing… Read More »Top 10 Construction Industry innovations in 2021 ..read more

Civil Engineering skills are essential for everyone who wants to build their career in the civil engineering industry. Civil engineering is a hierarchy of ages, that the professionals are carrying with great sophistication and dedication. The importance of civil engineering work needs no introduction, it is and it will be an evergreen field. I am… Read More »7 Essential Civil engineering skills ..read more

Cement is one of the most popular building material. It is used as a binder in the construction industry.  It has both adhesion and cohesion properties. It can bind particles into a compact durable solid mass. Cement has a wide application in the construction industry such as: When cement is mixed with sand and water… Read More »Physical Properties of Cement ..read more

Modulus of elasticity of concrete is the measurement of the stiffness of the concrete which is a good indicator of strength. At a higher value of modulus of elasticity, the concrete can withstand higher stress and become brittle. In general, Concrete has an elastic modulus in a range of 30 to 50 GPa. In recent… Read More »Modulus of Elasticity of Concrete ..read more

The separation of constituents of concrete so that their distribution in the concrete mix is not uniform is known as segregation of concrete. Causes of Segregation of Concrete The difference in the sizes of particles and the specific gravity of the mix constituents.  The methods of handling concrete also cause segregation. Dropping concrete from a… Read More »Segregation of Concrete ..read more