IS 383 : 2016 is stipulated by the Bureau of Indian standards, which describes specifications for aggregates for concrete. IS 383 : 2016 gives specifications for both coarse as well as fine…
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Widely Used Abbreviations In Civil Engineering
Abbreviations are widely used to say a phrase of words in a smaller word. The following are the most commonly used abbreviations in civil engineering. AADT – Average Anual Daily Traffic AASHTO…
Tips for Writing Thesis for Final Year Dissertation Work
A project thesis will have much impact on your grades. Following are some tips for better writing of the thesis. Generally, to get a BE or BTech degree, universities require students to…
Criteria for Selection of The Repair Material
Repair material should be selected with a thorough study of various properties. Following are the major criteria that should be checked before the selection of the repair material. Low Shrinkage The repair…
CPWD Handbook on Seismic Retrofit [PDF]
After an earthquake, if a building undergoes considerable damage and lost original strength then it needs proper retrofitting. Central Public Works Department stipulated guidelines in a handbook of 617 pages in pdf…
CPWD Handbook on Repair and Rehabilitation of RCC Buildings
Repair and Rehabilitation of RCC structure is a routine activity for civil engineers and structural designers. Central Public Works Department of India has prepared a handbook for the same context. The Handbook…
Necessity, Benefits and Ill effects of Irrigation
Irrigation means artificially supplying water to raise crops in farms. Irrigation has its own benefits as well as ill effects. Necessity of Irrigation The main purpose of irrigation is to combat the…
Types of Contracts in Construction Industry – Civil Engineering
A contract is an agreement to carry out some work between two firms or persons for some particular duration under certain conditions and terms. At present there are many types of construction…
GATE Civil Engineering 2026 | Preparation, Old Papers and Tips
GATE stands for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. The GATE exam opens doors to many opportunities. To get admission for M.Tech. in IITs and NITs GATE is essential. Also, if one gets…
Soundness Tests on Cement
The meaning of Soundness of Cement is the ability to withstand temperature changes. If cement doesn’t possess good soundness then concrete made from it will undergo high volume changes with temperature variation….
Most Useful Software For Civil Engineers
Software save time, effort, and cost of a project. Even without software, it is not possible to perform analysis of complex structures. Software add accuracy and improves speed of either preparing drawings…
Top 11 Most Useful Civil Engineering Blogs
This exclusive list of blogs on civil engineering helps you to explore the horizons of civil engineering and expand your knowledge. We are sure that you will bookmark each website in this…
More Than 50 Unique Civil Engineering Project Ideas
In every university and college, the final year students of engineering have to accomplish a case study or dissertation work also called project work. It is important to choose a unique topic…
Full form of FSI and FAR and it’s calculation
FSI is the abbreviation of the Floor Space Index, Whilst FAR is for Floor Area Ratio. They both are used as a part of Building Bye-Laws. Floor Space Index or FSI is defined…
Civil Engineering Interview Questions for Professionals
Cracking Interview and Getting Your Desired Job Either you are appearing for the interview in a private company or preparing for IES class 1/2, there are some tricky questions that need to…