Formwork: Any arrangement to support fresh concrete to attain its full strength and shape is known as formwork. It can be a vertical or horizontal arrangement to keep concrete in position. Formwork is removed after concrete gains full strength. I would also recommend you to read my other article about Mivan Formwork. In the below … Read more
What is Epoxy Paint? Epoxy paint consist of latex acrylic and epoxy. Epoxy is a polymer that provides elasticity and toughness to the paint. Epoxy paint is high quality paint. It is used where high durability is required. It is most commonly used in industrial buildings. Epoxy paint is very expensive that is why it … Read more
In this blog post, I will describe the top plywood brands in India. Top Plywood Brands in India are as follows. List of Top Plywood Brands in India Now we will discuss these plywood brands in detail. 1. SRG Ply & Boards The Sumitra Rajkripal Group is a global company headquartered in New Delhi with over … Read more
The reinforced concrete beam which is constructed on the ground level is known as the grade beam. Mostly it is used to connect pile caps in pile foundation. The functions of a grade beam are very different from a wall footing because a grade beam is designed for bending. A grade beam is normally a … Read more
Mivan formwork consists of different aluminum components. This type of formwork has very high strength compared to traditional wooden formwork. Miwan formwork is preferred for modern construction projects due to its adaptability to critical construction works. Mivan aluminum formwork is very durable, easy to install, and provides high performance in big construction projects. Mivan formwork … Read more
The different concrete structures have different formwork removal times. In this article, we have covered the formwork removal time of the most common concrete structures used in the field of construction. Formwork removal time is also called de-shuttering time. Formwork removal time of concrete structures The formwork can be removed after the concrete is appropriately … Read more
Plywood Plywood is a material fabricated from slim layers or plies of wood veneers that are joined together with adjacent layers having their wood grain pivoted up to 90 degrees to each other. It is an engineered wood from the family of manufactured boards that contain medium-density fibreboard (MDF) and particle board (chipboard). Plywood is … Read more
There are various types of columns used in construction, including reinforced concrete columns, steel columns, composite columns, masonry columns, and timber columns. Each type of column has its own unique set of characteristics, advantages, and limitations. Understanding the different types of columns can help architects, engineers, and builders make informed decisions when designing and constructing … Read more
What Is Cover Block? A cover block is basically a spacer that is used to lift the rebar matrix off the ground so that concrete may flow underneath the rebar. In order to prevent corrosion of the rebar, it requires to be fully embedded in concrete It usually requires about 2 to 3 inches of … Read more
In this post you will learn about the defects in concrete structures, their causes and repairs. There can be different types of defects that can occur in concrete structures it may be crazing, cracking, blistering, dusting, delamination, efflorescence, scaling, spalling, and Curling. These defects can be due to various reasons or causes. Causes Of Defects … Read more