There are many tests that are performed on concrete, one such test is slump cone test. Now, you may wonder What is concrete slump cone test is and Why it is done? So, slump test is performed to check the workability of concrete. Let me explain What is workability of concrete? What is workability of concrete? Workability of concrete is a technical term which describes how easily the fresh concrete can be mixed, placed and compacted without loosing its homogeneity. This property directly impact the strength, quality and time in construction work. Workability of concrete mainly depends on the qua ..read more

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As you all know civil engineering is a vast field with various disciplines. Everyone want to be a successful civil engineer irrespective of their discipline or field they work in. Civil engineering has a certain sets of skills that a civil engineer need to excel in his career. So, in this article we will see what skills do civil engineers need to be successful? 1)Tests on Soil- Test On Soil- Soil test is crucial since it plays vital role to determine the foundation depth, type of footing and also bearing capacity of soil. If soil test is not determined properly it may result into failure of s ..read more

‘Sunk slab‘ also termed as sunken slab in various books, videos, articles etc. is the part of structural layout of slab. Along with other structural members like beams, columns, sunken slab are concreted. Its an integral part of slab. Learn how can we construct a toilet without it? This sunken slab is formed due to beams of various sizes around its periphery. The sunk slab has a difference in level as compared to the conventional slab. It has a minimum depth of 200mm to 300mm as per the architectural designs and engineering principles. Why and where sunk slabs are used? Sunk slab are primaril ..read more

Everyone now a days is concerned about their dream home. After paying the cost of designing they may witness some unsatisfaction or are not aware why they have to pay the said amount of money? Don’t they need not know how certain changes make their home look pleasant? Well today we will be discussing what is false ceiling? and will pen down all the pros,cons,types and why it is important to construct a false ceiling for a home. In this article we will discuss various details regarding ceiling types, its material and more. So read down the post slowly and calmly. 1.What is False ceiling? It is ..read more

Cement absorbs moisture from the air easily and readily, if not stored well. The binding property and strength of cement depend upon its capacity for chemical reaction that takes place in presence of water. Hence, it is necessary to prevent the cement from dampness and humidity, as it can lose binding strength and form lumps. So, its a must known that how to store cement on site. In the article we will discuss following points- Advantages of proper storage of cement Storage guidelines on how to store cement on site Stacking of cement bags Effect of storage on strength of cement Advantages of ..read more

Bricks are most important material of building construction. They are the building blocks of a structure. It play a crucial role in the appearance, strength and aesthetics of a building. So, it is very necessary to use good quality of material for construction. There are some onsite tests to justify quality of bricks for construction. Water Absorption Visual Inspection Efflorescence Dimensions Soundness Structure 1)Water Absorption- As we know before commencing brickwork, bricks allow to soak in water. Refer Why bricks are soaked in water to know more. Water absorption test is used to determ ..read more

Soaking of bricks is a must for good quality of brickwork. While working on-site we are instructed to make the bricks wet before commencing the brickwork. But, did you ever thought why soaked bricks are used in masonry work? What is the proper procedure to soak bricks? How long should we soak it? My curiosity let me find answers to such questions. Procedure to soak bricks- Firstly, let us understand why do we soak the bricks. Bricks are dry and have the tendency to absorb water. If we use the dry bricks for brickwork then they will absorb water from the cement mortar which will hinder the stre ..read more

For the construction of a building, various drawing details is the prior requirement. A civil engineer should be familiar with the drawings used. So, here is the ultimate guide of drawings used in building construction. The drawing used in construction is architectural drawings, structural drawings, electrical drawing, plumbing, and sanitary drawings and finishing drawings. 1) Architectural Drawings- The architectural drawing contains the set of various drawings. The drawings include plans, sections, and elevations, working drawings, etc. These drawings help, an engineer to visualize the build ..read more

RCC column is the compression member which transfer the load of the building to the footing in the substructure. RCC column is the main structure that supports the beam and slab onto it. The RCC column construction process is simple but require high quality execution. If not followed technically it may lead to structure failure and settlement of structure (i.e uniform and differntial settlements) in future. So, to avoid such failure you should be aware of the crucial steps for construction of RCC columns. Following are the steps which are followed to cast sound quality of RCC columns. 1) Marki ..read more