A contour line is a imaginary line which connects points of equal elevation. Such lines are drawn on the plan of an area after establishing reduced levels of several points in the area. The contour lines in an area are drawn keeping difference in elevation of between two consecutive lines constant. Characteristics of Contours The […]
When it comes to creating a public space for either the general public to use or for your staff, you need to blend practicality with appearance to create a good-looking yet usable space. This is where a professional commercial paving company will come in handy. In this article we explore exactly what commercial paving is, […]
Civil engineers typically possess an academic degree with a major in civil engineering. The length of study for such a degree is usually four or five years and the completed degree is usually designated as a Bachelor of Engineering, though some universities designate the degree as a Bachelor of Science. The degree generally includes units […]
Overview of the problem Honeycomb is found at the bottom of the beam after shuttering (formwork removing). Reinforced bars are exposed. Aggregates are exposed without cement mortar. Possible causes The reason may be caused by one of or all of bellows: a. Lack of vibration during concreting b. The concrete is too dry to vibration […]
SCC (Self Compacting Concrete) Definition: Self Compacting Concrete is an innovative concrete that does not require vibration for placing and compaction. It is able to flow under its own weight, completely filling formwork and achieving full compaction, even in the presence of congested reinforcement. The hardened concrete is dense, homogeneous and has the same engineering […]
Steel buildings have been commonly used since the mid-20th century, having been continuously adapted to meet rising demands. Because they are cost effective, able to be mass produced and adapted from existing standards to suit a variety of purposes, steel building are popular in many sectors, from agricultural to commercial. Benefits of Steel Buildings They […]
Project management certification is earned through a combination of schooling, formal product management courses, and professional experience. The route taken to get a certification varies. There are a number of colleges and organizations that offer certification programs, but not all subscribe to the exact same criteria and not all of them are considered equal in […]
A Feasibility Study is used to explore whether a project makes sense or not. The Feasibility Study looks at more than cost and benefit. It looks at whether the project is feasible in a number of areas. There are a number of areas of feasibility that should be analyzed. Technical. Is the project technically feasible? […]
Employing Six Sigma for the business environment is for achieving well-defined goals. The project selected for deploying Six Sigma is not self-sustaining and can develop tendencies to get off target following even the slightest let up in its management. The focus of the Six Sigma management committee is to steer the project implementation to meet […]
Shotcrete Acceptance Criteria Final acceptance of shotcrete will be based on compressive strength results obtained from cores of test panels and shotcrete placement. In addition, all accepted shotcrete shall conform to the Execution and Material requirements set forth in this and other applicable sections, and initial and final set requirements. Compressive strength acceptance of shotcrete […]