PROCEDURE TO CALCULATE CEMENT BAGS IN 1 CUBIC METER: Let us consider the nominal mix is 1:2:4 Loss of cement is considered as 2% Output of mix is considered as 67% To achieve 1 cum output, we need 1/0.67 = 1.49 …
The degradation of concrete under water is a serious and troublesome matter. Underwater concreting is necessarily adopted in marine works and in deep foundations . Due to the continuous loss of cement and segregation …
Methods for Estimation of Flood Discharge This article throws light upon the top six methods for estimation of flood discharge. The methods are: 1. Catchment-Run-Off Method 2. Empirical Formulae 3. Rational Method 4. Cross S…
Here, in this article we are going to discuss about the components of "BRIDGES" All civil engineers out there should have the fundamental knowledge and understanding regarding these components and about their function…
WHY STEEL RODS ARE USED IN REINFORCEMENT? The fact which makes it possible to combine steel and concrete is that concrete contracts on setting in the air and if a steel rod is embedded in a mass of wet concrete, it wi…
TOP 10 CIVIL ENGINEERING BRANCHES: The top 10 civil engineering branches are as following: 1. CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING: Construction engineering is one of the important branches of civil engineering. This branch deals wit…
CIVIL ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS By Omkar Kumar TESTS OF BUILDING MATERIALS A good civil engineer should have proper knowledge of different tests of building materials. Some important tests are listed below. Concrete …