Miscellaneous

Hydration of Cement The Chemical reaction that takes place between cement and water is called as hydration of cement. This reacion is exothermic in nature, due to which considerable amount of heat is released during hydration of cement. This is called as ‘heat of hydration’. The hydration of cement is not a sudden process. This … Read more

Concept of Stress Strain Curve For Mild Steel Generally mild steel rods are highly preferred for many construction purposes. As it has high tensile strength when used with concrete, knowing the behavior of mild steel rod under loading helps in choosing for better use. This behavior of a mild steel rod under loading can be … Read more

The most common abbreviation used in civil engineering are as following: A.A.S.H.T.O – American Association of state highway Transport Official. A.C.I – American Concrete Institute. A.R.E.A – American Railway Engineering Association. A.B – Anchor Bolt Or Asbestos Board. AC – Asphalt Concrete. A.S.C – Allowable Stress of concrete. A.S.T.M – American society for testing materials. … Read more

Detailed Cement Concrete Specification : The detailed cement concrete specification give information about quality and the quantity of the materials, proportion of mortar, workmanship, method of preparation and execution of work etc. The cement concrete specification is properly prepared which makes it easy on site for execution of cement concrete work. Coarse Aggregates : Course aggregate … Read more

What is Land Acquisition Act ? Land Acquisition Act deals with law to acquire the land for Public purpose and for Companies or Societies. For public purpose is meant the land to be acquired to benefit a large section of community. For companies purpose the land is taken to mean  everything in connection with land … Read more

Basic Principles Of Plumbing System 1. All the Premises made for human use or habitation shall be provided with the supply of pure and water, neither connected to unsafe water supply nor subject to backflow or back- siphonage. 2. Plumbing fixtures, devices and appurtenances shall be supplied with water in sufficient volume and pressure adequate … Read more

What is Rate Analysis ? The determination of rate of particular item of work per unit from the cost of quantities of materials, cost of labours and other miscellaneous petty expenses required for the completion of the work is known as ‘Rate Analysis’. A reasonable profit nearly 10 to 15 % for contractor is included … Read more

Brickwork Specification|Step By Step Process of Brickwork Construction. Brickwork specification specifies the nature and the class of the work, materials to be used in the work, workmanship etc. It is very important for the execution of the work. The cost of the work depends much on the specification of work. So let us see the … Read more

Value is nothing but the worth or utility of certain building, property, machinery, equipment, etc. Value always changes from time to time and always depend upon supply and demand. The value of the property within short time may be more than its existing worth or price. There are many types of values which are used … Read more