Concrete is a cornerstone of modern construction, known for its compressive strength and durability, but limited by its brittleness and low tensile strength. Use of Basalt Fiber Reinforced Concrete is promising many…
Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS) Applications in Concrete
Concrete is one of the most widely used construction materials globally, and innovations in its composition are continually being explored to enhance its performance, sustainability, and durability. One such innovation is the…
IS 16714 : 2018 Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag for Use in Cement
Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag is a pozzolanic additive used in cement. GGBS improves durability of the concrete and reduces shrinkage. You can download IS 16714 : 2018 [PDF] with this link…
IS 1642 1989 [PDF – Fire Safety of Buildings]
BIS has designed the code IS 1642 1989 for Fire Safety of Buildings. Download IS 1642 1989 with this link Read Also- Download NBC 2016 – Volume 1 & Volume 2 [PDF]…
Methods to Measure Workability of Concrete
Workability of concrete means the ease with which it can be transported, placed, and compacted. Workability is an important property of concrete as it will be the final strength of hardened concrete….
Criteria for Selection of Dam Site
Dams are multipurpose structure. Often dams are very very costly and important structure for the country. Also, construction time of dam and design life are very big. There are many criteria for…
Top 10 Cement Manufacturing Companies in USA
USA is the world’s third largest cement manufacturer after China and India. The consumption of cement indicates the development of infrastructure in the country. As cement is an elementary material for construction…
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 download IS 2590 – 1987 here Download Also- Download National Building Code…
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 with glass. The working principle of manometers is that one of its…
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 Download Also- Download National Building Code India– Volume 1 & Volume 2…
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 dams and other massive structures. Download IS 457 1957 PDF with this…
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 download IS 11384 : 2022 PDF with this link Download Also- National…
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 the requirements of water for hydration is done by curing. There are…
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 8043-1991 Code for Hydrophobic Cement Download Also- IS 456:2000 Plain and Reinforced…
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. Trenches are excavated open space to facilitate foundation work. The main difference…