Mixing Concrete. The main object of mixing concrete (cement, sand, coarse aggregates and water) is to obtain a uniform and easily workable concrete paste. Properly calculated quantities of the concrete …
Read moreHow to Mix Concrete | Mixing Concrete by Hand and Machine.
Grading of Aggregates. Grading of aggregates is determining the average grain size of the aggregates before they are used in construction. This is applied to both coarse and fine aggregates. …
Soundness of Cement. Soundness of cement is the ability of a hardened paste to retain its volume after setting. A cement is said to be unsound (i.e., having lack of …
Read moreSoundness of Cement & Its Test by Le Chatelier Apparatus.
Cement Manufacturing Process. Cement manufacturing process & what is cement made of, it can be discussed conveniently under two headings: Selection of Raw materials and manufacturing methods. Raw Materials of …
Read moreCement Manufacturing Process: What is Cement made of.
Various properties of bricks as detailed in the previous article are tested and evaluated according to a set of practice. These tests ( compressive strength of bricks, absorption, efflorescence & …
Read moreTest for Compressive Strength of Bricks, Absorption, Efflorescence & Size.
Properties of Bricks. The essential properties of bricks may be conveniently discussed under the following four headings: physical, mechanical, thermal and durability properties. (1) Physical Properties of Bricks. These properties …
Among the most commonly used building stones. The following types of stones are important. Granites. Traps, Limestones, Sandstones, Marbles, and Gneisses. You’ll know all these types of stones in details …
Read moreTypes of Stones | Their Structure, Composition, and Properties.
Reinforced Cement Concrete; Reinforced cement concrete (R.C.C) is the combination of ordinary concrete with the reinforcement to increase its compressive and tensile strength to a great extent. Concrete is a …
Read moreReinforced Cement Concrete | Advantages, Uses, Types, & Purpose.