USA is the world’s third largest cement manufacturer after China and India. The consumption of cement indicates the development of
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Civil Engineering Ascent
Civil engineering is as old as mankind and still ever expanding with aim to serve humankind better than yesterday. Civil engineering is divided into many subjects of study viz structural analysis and design, Geotechnical engineering, Transportation engineering, Water resource engineering, Town and country planning and Environmental engineering. Civil engineering is amongst the core branch of engineering and is indispensable to humanity in never ending service of mankind.
IS 2950 [Code of Practice for Design and Construction of Raft Foundation]
IS 2950 – 1987 is an Indian Code of Practice for the design and construction of raft foundations. You can
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Manometers – Classification and Applications
Manometers are used to measure the fluid pressure. Manometers are made up of a single column or a two-column made
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IRC 119 2015 Guidelines for Traffic Safety Barriers
IRC 119 2015 is a code of Guidelines For Traffic Safety Barriers. You can download IRC 119-2015 with this link
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IS 457 1957 [PDF Download – Code of Practice for General Construction of Plain and Reinforced Concrete for Dams and Other Massive Structures]
IS 457 1957 PDF is an Indian Standard Code that gives criteria for the construction of plain and reinforced concrete
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IS 11384 : 2022 [Composite Construction in Structural Steel and Concrete]
IS 11384 : 2000 is the latest Indian Standard code for composite construction in structural steel and concrete. You can
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Methods of Concrete Curing – Concrete Technology
Concrete gains its strength by the process of hydration, and the hydration needs water. Hydration is a continuous process. Meeting
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IS Code 8043-1991 Specification for Hydrophobic Cement
The Beaurau of Indian Standards has stipulated IS Code 8043-1991 for the specifications of Hydrophobic Cement. Link to Download IS
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What is Timbering? – Importance and Methods of Timbering
In the construction of foundations for buildings, timbering is used to prevent the collapse of side soil into the trenches.
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IS 1489 (Part 1 – 2015 Specification for Portland Pozzolana Cement PDF Download)
IS 1489 (Part 1) 2015 is an Indian Standard for Fly Ash Based Portland Pozzolana Cement.Download IS 1489 Part 1
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Self Compacting Concrete – Properties and Application
Self Compacting Concrete (SCC) is a new generation concrete that is highly workable and doesn’t need compaction effort after casting.
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Foundation on Black Cotton Soil – Problems and Solutions
Black Cotton Soil exhibits considerable swelling and shrinkage with moisture content variation. This soil expands while soaked in water and
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Factors Affecting Water Demand
Ascertaining water demand is crucial in planning water resources management. There are a number of factors affecting water demand. Water
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Different Types of Windows – Building Construction
Different types of windows come in different shapes, sizes, and styles, each serving a unique purpose while also contributing to
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IRC 37-2018 (Guidelines for the Design of Flexible Pavements)
IRC 37 2018 is designed by Indian Road Congress and titled “Guidelines for the Design of Flexible Pavements”. You can
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