IS 1893 Part I 2016 is the Indian Standard Code of Practice for civil engineers and structure designers. It inscribes Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures. You can download IS 1893…
Download NBC 2016 – Volume 1 & Volume 2 [PDF]
National Building Code is designed by The Bureau of Indian Standards for practicing civil engineers in India. NBC sets the standard and bye-laws for buildings. Also, the aim of designing the National…
IRC 112: 2011 Code of Practice for Concrete Road Bridges PDF
IRC 112 2011 is a code set up by the Indian Road Congress. This is Code of Practice for Concrete Road Bridges. Following are the contents in IRC 112 2011. Section 1…
Download IS 3370-2009 Part 1/2/3/4 [PDF]
IS 3370 is an Indian Standard code details the standards for concrete structures for storage of liquids. You can download IS 3370 part 1/2/3/4 with the following links. IS 3370-2009 part 1…
Water Cement Ratio – Explained in Detail
Water Cement Ratio is the ratio of the weight of water to the weight of cement used to prepare 1 unit of concrete. It is essentially the weight ratio and not the…
Most Useful Sites to Download Civil Engineering Books
Civil engineering ebooks are a boon for students as well as professionals. One can carry ebook easily anywhere he or she wants and on any device. With these most useful sites, you…
Most Useful Structure Analysis Books
Structure analysis books are the first step and a good option to acquire knowledge. Here is a list of the 6 most widely recommended books by top universities. These books are the…
Bricks & Brick Masonry [Building Construction]
Brick is the basic element of any building construction and has been in use since ancient times. In India, bricks are available in many sizes. The nominal size or Standard Size of…
IS 383 : 2016 Code For Aggregates For Concrete[PDF Download]
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…
Different Types of Paint in Construction
Paints are used for aesthetic purposes as well as to prevent the surface from weathering. Paint effectively reduces the chemical attack and other erosion effects. Paints are also helpful in the prevention…
Unit Weight of Different Building Materials
The unit weight of different building materials is essential to know to analyze the structure. Unit weight of most commonly used building materials is given below for the handy reference. Building Material…
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…