What is Floor Space Index & How to Calculate it
FSI stands for ‘Floor Space Index’ also known as ‘Floor Area Ratio’. Floor Space Index means the ratio between the area of covered floor to area of plot.
Concrete Spalling : Causes & Prevention
Concrete Spalling is breakaway of concrete surface which often extends to top layers of reinforcing steel.Concrete spalling maybe 150 mm or more in diameter
Honeycombs in Concrete – Causes & Prevention
When the surface looks very rough with voids and gaps between concrete and the reinforcement it is called as ‘Honeycomb in Concrete’. Honeycombs in concrete
Brick Masonry : Basics Guide For Students
Brick Masonry is the process of laying bricks and along with mortar to form a structure which can transmit the super-imposed load to the foundation.
Construction Joints in Concrete & It’s Advantages
Construction Joints are placed when the mass concreting works are done and cannot be completed on a single stretch.The interface of the past days hard concre
Cracks in Concrete : Causes & Preventive Measures
Cracks in Concrete is one of the most common thing which one sees in the different concrete members. Cracks in concrete is always misunderstood concept.
Curing of Concrete | Types of Curing
Curing of concrete is the process in which the moisture is maintained inside the freshly casted concrete to continue the hydration process.
Segregation of Concrete & How to Prevent it
Segregation of concrete means separation of ingredients from design fresh concrete resulting in the non-uniform mix.Segregation causes honeycombing.
What is Bleeding of Concrete ?
Bleeding of concrete is one of the concrete related problems. It is mostly observed in a highly wet mix and badly proportioned concrete ingredients.
What is High Performance Concrete
High performance concrete is a concrete mixture which has high workability, strength, modulus of physical property, density, low permeability.