Civil Engineering Forum

Rebound Test: Equipment – Operation

In this article, the Rebound Test (schmidt hammer test) is outlined. The Swiss engineer Ernst Schmidt, first developed a practicable rebound test hammer in the late 1940s, amd modern versions are based on this. Figure 1 shows the

Classification of Aggregates

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In this article named “Classification of Aggregates”, the general classification of aggregates is described. General Classification of Aggregates Aggregate size applied in concrete can vary from less than one-tenth of a millimetre to tens of

Crack Repair in Concrete (4)

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Methods of Crack Repair in Concrete (4) Following the evaluation of the cracked structure, a suitable repair procedure can be selected. Successful repair procedures take into account the cause(s) of the cracking. For example, if

Methods of Crack Repair in Concrete (3)

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Methods of Crack Repair in Concrete (3) Following the evaluation of the cracked structure, a suitable repair procedure can be selected. Successful repair procedures take into account the cause(s) of the cracking. For example, if

Methods of Crack Repair in Concrete (2)

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Methods of Crack Repair in Concrete (2) Following the evaluation of the cracked structure, a suitable repair procedure can be selected. Successful repair procedures take into account the cause(s) of the cracking. For example, if

Concrete Aggregates

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Concrete Aggregates Aggregate is the most voluminous component of concrete. Depending on the desired concrete properties, primarily strength but also durability and other properties, the mass of aggregate in concrete represents about 3.5 (for high-strength) to

Structural Idealization

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In order to perform the process of structural design, one has to go through the structural analysis. The analysis includes a main step which is “Structural Idealization” To calculate the forces in the various parts

Types of Formwork

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In this article named “Types of Formwork”, the different types of formworks are reviewed: foundation, wall, column, beam, ceiling. Types of Formwork Foundation Formwork Foundation formworks can be designed in various ways. Basically there is