Civil Engineering Forum

Reinforcement Steel and Prestressing Tendons

Reinforcing Steel Because in prestressed concrete structures the role of primary reinforcement has largely been replaced by prestressing steel, an unfortunate tendency has been to denigrate the importance of supplementary conventional reinforcing. Conventional reinforcement fulfills

Construction Process of RC Column

TeamCivil Concrete, Construction

Construction Process of RC Column Reinforced Concrete column is a structural member of RC frame structured building. It’s a vertical member which transfers loads from slab and beam directly to subsequent soil. A whole building

Causes of Formwork Failures

TeamCivil Construction

Causes of Formwork Failures Failure of formwork in general results from various causes: excessive loads, premature removal of forms or shores, inadequacies related to formwork, and human error on the job, whether due to indifference,

Alkali–Aggregate Reactions

TeamCivil Concrete, Durability

In this article, the three types of Alkali–Aggregate Reactions are described: (1) alkali–carbonate reaction (ACR), (2) alkali–silicate reaction, and (3) alkali–silica reaction (ASR). Alkali–Aggregate Reactions Water in the pores of hardened concrete contains quantities of dissolved ions

Concrete Distress Identification

TeamCivil Concrete, Durability, Repair

Distress Identification Before attempting any repair procedure it is necessary to have a planned approach to investigate the condition of concrete and reinforcement. While the diagnosis of damage or deterioration in some cases is reasonably

Overview of Present Repair Practices

TeamCivil Repair

Overview of Present Repair Practices Since 1950s, the construction activity has been increasing geometrically without matching increase in the availability of quality inputs, in terms of materials and skilled workmen. The gap between the quality

Compaction Factor Test

TeamCivil Concrete, Tests

In this article, the Compaction Factor Test is discussed which is used to calculate the compaction factor, and to know more about workability. Compaction Factor Test Objective: To calculate the compaction factor, and to know more

Japanese Government Scholarships [International Undergraduate]

TeamCivil Engineering Scholarships

Japanese Government Scholarships [International Undergraduate] Japanese Government Bachelor’s Degree Deadline: varies per country Study in: Japan Course starts 2018 Brief description: The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology（MEXT）offers scholarships to international students who wish