What is Stone Dressing ? Stages and Types
The stone dressing is a process of surfacing and shaping of rocks available naturally. The stone dressing is generally done using hand tools like Chisel.
What is Prestressed Concrete ?
Prestressed concrete is used in all kinds of structures from bridges to buildings, silos and tanks. The basic principle behind prestressed concrete is that
Different Types of Grades of Concrete
Grades of Concrete is defined by the minimum compressive strength the concrete posses after 28 days of casting. Generally there are 15 grades of concrete.
Cement Concrete Specification for Design Mix 1:2:4
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
Bituminous Road : Types & Construction Procedure
Bituminous road consist of their surface with bituminous materials called as Asphalt or Bitumen. It is sticky viscous liquid obtained from natural deposits
Earth Road : Types and Construction Procedure
In Earth Road the foundation and wearing surface of the earth road consists of one or two compacted layers of an ordinary soil or stabilized soil.
WBM Road : Construction Procedure, Advantages and Disadvantages
WBM road means water bound macadam road. The wearing surface of WBM road consist of clean and crushed aggregates which are interlocked by rolling operation.
Super Elevation and How to Calculate it
The inward transverse inclination provided to cross section of carriage way at horizontal curved portion of the road is called as Super Elevation.
Water logging :Effects, Control Measures
Water logging can be defined as the saturation of soil with excess of water. In case of water logging the soil loses its productivity as well as fertility.
Land Acquisition Act | Necessity & Objectives
Land Acquisition Act deals with law to acquire the land for Public purpose and for Companies or Society. Land Acquisition Act was established in 1894.