Sreepriya R – Vincivilworld

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Types of Cement for Concrete – Top 15 Cement Types

10 April 2023 Sreepriya R Building construction, Cement

Cement is an integral part of all types of construction ranging from huge skyscrapers, bridges, tunnels, etc to small residential buildings. It is one of the oldest and most used binding materials and an integral ingredient used in the construction sector. There are different types of cement available in the market. Each type of cement has its application depending on its properties.

Ultrasonic pulse velocity test || UPV Test – Methods and procedure

18 January 2023 Sreepriya R Concrete, Quality tests on concrete

Ultrasonic pulse velocity test is an example of the non-destructive tests of concrete. Non-destructive tests (NDT) and destructive tests (DT) are the tests done on hardened concrete. Concrete is the oldest and most important construction material in the world. For confirming, the structural stability, strength, durability, and condition, testing of concrete plays an important role.

Types of bonds in brick masonry walls – Advantages and features

7 December 2022 Sreepriya R Bricks, Building Materials

Types of bonds in brick masonry commonly used in construction are detailed in this article. Bricks are rectangular construction materials. The common use of bricks is for the construction of walls, paving, etc. Also, bricks are economical and easy to handle.

Refractory Bricks – Properties and Types

22 November 2022 Sreepriya R Bricks, Building Materials

Refractory brick is a special type of brick that has the ability to withstand high temperatures. In this article, we will discuss refractory bricks, their Properties and types

Waffle Slab or Ribbed slab details and Construction, Advantages

20 November 2022 Sreepriya R Concrete, waffle slab

Waffle slabs are ribbed reinforced concrete slabs. A waffle slab often referred to as a ribbed slab, is a structural component that is plain on top and has a grid pattern on the bottom. A waffle slab also called a two-way joist slab got ribs running perpendicular to each other in two directions on the underside. This slab resembles pockets of waffles because of its grid pattern. Hence they are named Waffle slab systems.

Construction Joints in concrete – Construction joint types in slabs

17 November 2022 Sreepriya R Concrete, Construction joint

Joints in construction or Construction joint is an essential and integral part of civil engineering and construction. Concrete tends to expand and contract with changes in temperature and moisture. Since concrete is weak in tension, shrinkage of concrete causes cracks in concrete.

Types of Admixture -Types of Mineral and Chemical Admixtures

31 October 2022 Sreepriya R Admixture, Concrete

Types of admixture that should be used in concrete depend on the structure’s intended use, design strength, pouring conditions, and other factors. In the construction industry, concrete is the most commonly used material. Admixture is a material that is added to concrete along with cement, sand, water, and aggregates to modify or enhance the properties of the concrete and make it more suitable for a specific environment.

Total station in surveying- Total station Principle and Uses

25 October 2022 Sreepriya R Civil engineering, Surveying

A Total station in surveying is used for computing slant distances, horizontal and vertical angles, elevations in topographic and geodetic works, tacheometric surveys, etc. The total station is a pre-eminent contribution to modern surveying and hence the equipment is designed for speed, range, and accuracy.