Lime : Manufacturing, Classification and Storage
Before the invention of portland cement, lime was used us the chief cementing material in the construction industry.
Joint Sealer : Types and Properties
Joint Sealer is used to seal the top of construction joints or expansion joint which are filled with joint filler materials.
Concrete Expansion Joint Filler Materials
The concrete joints/ expansion occured at construction site are filled with compressible materials known as concrete expansion joint filler.
Soil Stabilization Methods & Necessity
The properties of soils can be improved by use of admixtures is known as soil stabilization. Stabilized soil may form the sub-grade of road.
Road Pavement : Purpose, Types & Components
A layered structure supported by the sub-grade soil to form the carriageway of the road is called a road pavement or pavement of road.
Bar Bending Schedule : How to Prepare BBS
Bar bending schedule or schedule of bars is a tabular representation of reinforcement bar. BBS is prepared while estimating R.C.C work.
Purpose of Traffic Volume Study
Traffic Volume Study is defined as the survey of number of vehicles and pedestrians crossing section of road per unit during selected period.
California Bearing Ratio Test【CBR Test】of Soil
The california bearing ratio (CBR) test is defined as ratio of test load to the standard load, expressed as % for penetration of the plunger.
Camber in Road : It’s Purpose & Types
When the center of the carriage way is slightly raised above its edges on straight portion of the road is called as camber or cross slope.
Road Curves in Road and Track Alignment
Road Curves play a vital role in the geometric design of road and railway alignments. Hence, it must be properly studied and designed.