Introduction of Dilapidation Report Dilapidation report is used go calculate the present value of a structure. It records all the damages on the property. A detailed survey is conducted to create dilapidation report. After doing carefull survey, a dilapidation report is made. Dilapidation report is very popular in Australia. Protecting your property is important. Get … Read more
What is Nondestructive Testing? Nondestructive testing is a techniques in which inspection and testing of a material is done without causing damage. This technology is helpful to save time and money. As there is no damage to inspected material, the material can still be in operating condition. NDT is very environmental friendly because there is … Read more
What is Post Tension Slab? Post tension slab is the combination of conventional RCC slab with steel tandon. Steel tandons provides additional tensile strength to the concrete slab. A significant depth if the slab can be reduced by using steel tandons. This hybridization helps achieve the formation of much thinner slab section over longer spans … Read more
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What is Floodwall? Floodwall is a concrete structure which is used to resist water from rising and entering into the buildings. These breakwaters help stop water in lakes, rivers, or other waterways when they reach abnormal water levels. Floodwall is also known as Flood Barrier. Floodwalls are typically constructed as cantilever walls, simple I walls, … Read more
Introduction of Pumped Concrete Pumped concrete is concrete that is pumped and transported by using special types of pumps. Mixed concrete can be transported easily from one place to another. This method is used when large amounts of concrete work are required at heights that are not easily achievable by other means of transport. Large … Read more
In this article we will discuss about difference between nominal mix and design mix of concrete. In the nominal mix of concrete, mixing is done at the construction site while design mix is prepared in ready mix concrete plants. What are the Differences Between Nominal Mix and Design Mix? Nominal Mix Design Mix When concrete … Read more
What is Plum Concrete? Plum concrete is a type of concrete in which medium and large sized stone aggregates are utilised to make concrete. These stone aggregates works as a filler material. Some other names of plum concrete are cyclopian concrete and rubble concrete. It is a mixture of wet concrete and plums. Plus are … Read more
Introduction There are many possible causes of concrete deterioration. Concrete is most often damaged by corrosion of rebar due to carbonation of hardened cement paste or by chloride attack in wet conditions. Chemical damage is caused by various chemical reactions, aggressive chemical species (chloride, sulfate, magnesium ions) present in groundwater and seawater, or the formation … Read more
Pony wall is a low height partition. It does not bear any load. This type of wall is constructed to devide large area into small areas. Its height never touch the slab. Various building materials used to make pony walls. The most common materials are wood, gypsum board, cement board, steel and lightweight concrete blocks. … Read more