Civil Engineering Forum

Rodded Unit Weight of Coarse Aggregates Test (ASTM C29)

Rodded Unit Weight of Coarse Aggregates according to Astm C29 PURPOSE Astm C29: Determination of the unit weight of coarse aggregates in a compacted condition. This test method is applicable to aggregates not exceeding 15

How to Select the Construction Plant?

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Selection of the Construction Plant The selection of plant is usually straightforward but the following points are relevant. 1- Cost a- Hire rate Take all factors into account if you are offered alternatives. What are the

Concrete in Compression (ACI 318)

TeamCivil Concrete, Concrete Design, Properties, Structural

Concrete in Compression It is generally accepted that the behavior of a reinforced concrete member under load depends on the stress–strain relationship of the materials, as well as the type of stress to which it is

Concrete in Tension: Tensile Strength of Concrete

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Concrete in Tension: Tensile Strength of Concrete The tensile and compressive strengths of concrete are not proportional, and an increase in compressive strength is accompanied by an appreciably smaller percentage increase in tensile strength. According

Structural Design and Limit States

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Structural Design and Limit States Aims and methods of design Codes state that the aim of design is the achievement of an acceptable probability that the structure will perform satisfactorily during its life. It must

Compacting Factor Test

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There is no generally accepted method of directly measuring the amount of work necessary to achieve full compaction, which is a definition of workability. Probably the best test yet available uses the inverse approach: the

Flow Table Test

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Flow Table Test This test was covered by BS 1881 : 105 : 1984. The test is appropriate for concrete of high and very high workability, including flowing concrete which would exhibit a collapse slump.

Cement Manufacturing Process

TeamCivil Concrete, Materials

Cement Manufacturing Process History of Cement: Cement is a material which is highly compatible to the earth’s eco-system and most adaptable to sustainable development. Cement is a fine powder which sets after a few hours