In recent years, the construction sector in Malaysia grew very fast. The compound annual growth rate of the construction sector is expected 4.5 percent over the period of 2022 to 2024. The construction sector is very important for the economy. It accommodates a huge no of manpower. The construction sector in Malaysia provides very lucrative packages … Read more
In recent years, the growth of the construction sector of Indonesia has been phenomenal. it achieved 5 to 6 percent growth in recent years. During Covid-19 pandemic growth of the construction sector marginally by 0.5% in real terms this year. If you are looking for job in construction sector, this article can help you to … Read more
Sand Cone Test is used to calculate the dry density and water content of compacted soils placed during the construction of earth embankments, road fill, and structural backfill. Sand Cone Test also know as Sand Replacement Test. Sand cone test can be used to determine the in-place density of natural soil deposits, aggregates, soil mixtures, … Read more
A Bill Of Quantity (BOQ) is a document used in the construction industry to describe the type of material, its brand, quantity, and the united price of items. BOQ includes all the items which will install in the project. Some general requirements like site cleaning, removal of debris from the construction site are also included … Read more
This article is all about the work inspection report (WIR) in construction. work inspection report (WIR) in construction is a quality control document that is submitted by the contractor to the consultant. In some countries, it is also called Request For Quality Inspection (RFQI). Format of WIR is prepared by the project management consultant. The … Read more
What Is Material Inspection Request? Material Inspection Request(MIR) is a formal way of material submittal to the consultant or client. Before fabrication on large scale, a sample is submitted to inspect. Normally, The given material is already approved in the shop drawing. If the consultant or client approves MIR then fabrication and execution can be … Read more
Euler’s theory of column buckling is used to calculate the critical buckling load or the crippling load of a vertical strut or column. Assumptions of Euler’s Theory of Column Buckling Euler’s theory is based on some assumptions as given below. Initially, the column is perfectly straight, homogeneous, isotropic, and obeys the hook’s law. The cross-section … Read more
What Is Dampness In The Building? The presence of moisture content in the building is known as dampness. Moisture content is presented in the various building components like the floor, wall, roof, etc. Dampness in the building can be very dangerous because it can corrode the reinforcement bars. Timely action should be taken to repair … Read more
A plate load test is a field test that is used to calculate the bearing capacity of the soil, allowable bearing pressure of soil, and settlement of the foundation. Apparatus Of Plate Load Test Excavating tools. Hydraulic jack. Mild steel plate. Dial gauges. Reaction beam and reaction truss with soil nails. Plum Bob. Test Procedure … Read more
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) is an in-situ dynamic penetration test widely used in geotechnical investigation to calculate the relative density and angle of shearing resistance of cohesionless soil. This test also used to determine the strength of stiff cohesive soils. Required Apparatus and Tools for Standard Penetration Test: The following tools are required to perform tests … Read more