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…
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…
Types of Metamorphism – A Geological Phenomenon
Metamorphism is a part of the geological cycle or in other words rock cycle. Metamorphism changes the physical and chemical structure and properties of rocks. It could be classified as per the…
IRC 6 – 2017 [Loads and Load Combinations] PDF Download
IRC 6 – 2017 stipulates the load and load combination for bridge structures. This code details the dead load, live load, wind load, earth pressure load, buoyancy load, and horizontal forces due…
Caisson Foundation Explained in Detail | Civil Engineering
A Caisson Foundation is a deep foundation that is the most widely used and suitable for bridge structures across the drainage. Here are the types of caisson foundations described used most widely…
Impact Factors Applied to Bridge Loading
Impact factors are introduced to amplify the effect of dynamic loading such as vehicular load to enhance the magnitude of the load. Generally, the impact factors are applied as a fraction of…
Factors Affecting Strength of Concrete – Civil Engineering
Concrete is heterogeneous, brittle, and the most widely used construction material. Factors affecting the strength of concrete are many and are discussed below. Read Also- Factors Affecting Durability of the Concrete Water/Cement…