The construction of the Chenani-Nashri tunnel, also known as Patnitop Tunnel and Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel, started in 2011 and was opened for traffic in 2017. The project involved the construction of two parallel tunnels, a bi-directional main traffic tunnel and an escape tunnel, between the villages of Chenani and Nashri, in Jammu and […]
The post Chenani-Nashri Tunnel: India’s Longest Bi-directional Road Tunnel appeared first on The Constructor.
Door locks are an essential part of any residential or commercial space. They provide safety and security like no other appliance or tool. Often underestimated and overlooked, the selection of door locks should be done carefully to meet your specific requirements. 1. Knob Locks Knob locks are the most common type of door lock installed […]
The post 5 Popular Types of Door Locks appeared first on The Constructor.
Sardar Patel Stadium, also known as Motera Stadium, is a cricket stadium located in the state of Gujarat in India. It is situated on the banks of the Sabarmati river in Motera, Ahmedabad. The stadium is spread across 63 acres of land with a seating capacity of 110,000. The stadium can accommodate 10,000 more people […]
The post Sardar Patel Stadium: Construction Features of the Largest Cricket Stadium in the World appeared first on The Constructor.
The construction of Tower Bridge started in 1886 and was opened to public in 1894. The bridge is renowned for its two primary glaring towers constructed on the waterway docks. It has two more modest towers on the shore abutments through which the suspension chains are connected. Key features: The span of Tower Bridge, including […]
The post Tower Bridge: Construction Features of the World-Famous Symbol of London appeared first on The Constructor.
Reinforced concrete pipes (RCP) display widespread applications in storm sewer systems, large irrigation projects, and sanitation systems. In comparison with high-density polyethylene plastic pipes (HDPE), RCPs have higher strength and durability. The inherent strength of RCP makes its installation and backfilling procedures simple. RCP is heavy and demands proper handling during transportation and installation. This […]
The post How to Install Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP)? appeared first on The Constructor.
104) What is mean by Admixture and enlist various types of Admixture? Ans : Admixture: Admixture is the materials other than the cement, sand, aggregate, and water used as concrete ingredients, and it is mixed into the batch immediately before or during mixing. Different types of admixtures are listed below: Plasticizers Superplasticizers Retarders […]
The post Meaning of Admixture and its various types appeared first on The Constructor.
Shear design of reinforced concrete (RC) beam involves the determination of spacing between stirrups. Shear is a word used for forces that work perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of RC beam. Commonly, shear forces are maximum at supports of beams and decrease towards the middle of the beam span. RC concrete beams cracks in flexure […]
The post How to Design Reinforced Concrete Beam for Shear? Example Included appeared first on The Constructor.
Four types of cracks developed in reinforced concrete column are diagonal cracks, horizontal cracks, splitting cracks, corrosion cracks. The causes of cracks in columns can be incorrect design, faulty construction or overloading, corrosion of reinforcement, isolated settlement of foundations, creep and shrinkage. Cracking in reinforced concrete column is a serious problem and it may lead […]
The post 4 Types of Cracks in Concrete Columns and their Causes: Video Included appeared first on The Constructor.
Space structures are generally utilized in the construction of airport terminals, stockrooms, historical centers, and shopping centers where huge transverse space is required. They are architecturally appealing and structurally adaptable. Moreover, space structures are light in weight, which reduces the construction cost and help cover large zones of continuous spans effectively. In recent years, space […]
The post 2 Important Failure Case Studies of Long-Span Steel Structures appeared first on The Constructor.
Stoneware pipes are generally preferred over other types of pipes for sewer and drain works as they are much more effective where acid effluents or acid sub-soil conditions are likely to be encountered. In this article, we discuss trenching, laying, jointing, testing and refiling of stoneware pipe. Trenching The trench for laying of stoneware pipes […]
The post How to Lay and Join Stoneware Pipes? appeared first on The Constructor.
Construction is perhaps the most critical stage in the life cycle of structures, mainly because of the danger of failure and the high chances of underestimating construction loads. A report developed by the American Society of Civil Engineers, based on their study of around 600 failed structures, found that around 40% of the structures failed […]
The post 3 Important Cases of Building Collapse Due to Poor Construction Management appeared first on The Constructor.
The major problems that one encounters when pumping concrete are blockage of pipeline, and segregation and bleeding of concrete mix. Blockage is the failure of concrete to emerge at the end of the pipeline. It is characterized by an increase in pressure that can be observed on the pressure gauge. Blockage can be caused by […]
The post Major Problems in Concrete Pumping Works: How to Avoid Them? Video Included appeared first on The Constructor.
Several factors like poor concrete quality, improper structural design, inappropriate steel bar spacing, large slab span, improper aggregates, etc. are responsible for the development of cracks in RCC slabs. While the issues pertaining to improper structural design can be eliminated in the design stage, the other factors can be avoided in the construction stage of […]
The post What are the Causes of Cracks in Reinforced Concrete Slab? Video Included appeared first on The Constructor.
The prevention of honeycomb in concrete structures can save time and money, and help construct structurally sound concrete members. Therefore, undertaking preventive measures to avoid the occurrence of honeycomb is of utmost importance. The measures include proper compaction, use of rigid and waterproofing formwork, clean placement of steel bars, adequate concrete cover, etc. Causes of […]
The post How to Prevent Honeycomb in Concrete Structures? Video Included appeared first on The Constructor.
The process of making connections in steel structure is carried out using one of these three methods: welding, riveting, and bolting. The preliminary works such as laying out, fabrication, making holes, and assembling of steel members before executing the actual connection process are explained in this article. 1. Laying Out of Steel Members A drawing […]
The post Preliminary Activities for Carrying out Riveting and Bolting appeared first on The Constructor.
We are all aware of the importance of estimation in any civil engineering work. The builder needs to have knowledge of the amount of work and the associated costs before taking up any project. It is also important to know how to estimate all the items involved in the project. This article lists out the […]
The post 13 General Items of Work for Building Cost Estimation appeared first on The Constructor.
Several measures like construction of deep piers, soil replacement, keeping moisture at a constant level, chemical soil stabilization, use of void forms can be adopted to avoid detrimental effects of expansive soil on structures and their foundations. One or a combination of these preventive methods can be considered while planning construction over expansive soil. The […]
The post How to Avoid the Effects of Expansive Soil on Buildings? appeared first on The Constructor.
In a breakthrough study, researchers at the RMIT University have developed a sustainable way to dispose of face masks by recycling them to make roads. The new material is a mix of shredded single-use face masks and processed building rubble and is designed to be used for base layers of roads and pavements. The study […]
The post Disposable Face Masks for Construction of Roads appeared first on The Constructor.
Adjusting the slump of concrete is a part of the concreting process, which the contractors should manage properly and cautiously. The concrete slump variation from one transit mixer to another is generally due to aggregate moisture content, concrete temperature, mixing process; and time of delivery, waiting, and unloading. Sometimes, the concrete slump variations at site […]
The post Concrete Slump Variations at Site: How to Deal with it? Explained with Video appeared first on The Constructor.
What is Column Kicker? Why it is Used in Construction? Column Kicker is a small concrete step used at the bottom of columns or walls to make sure that correct coordinates of columns or walls are maintained between floor slabs. So, a column kicker should be used at all positions where columns or walls are […]
The post What is the Column Kicker? Its Formworks, Application and Advantages: Video Included appeared first on The Constructor.
The best way to ensure client satisfaction in a construction project is by incorporating a well-defined quality control process. Strict adherence to the process results in improved delivery of the work, leading to lesser rework and higher profits for the firm. We have listed five tips that can help improve a construction firm’s focus on […]
The post 5 Tips to Improve Construction Quality: Explained with Video appeared first on The Constructor.
Cold weather masonry construction demands several precautions to be taken by the builders. To avoid seasonal delays associated with cold weather construction, the builder or contractor employs dynamic procedures, equipment, mason contractors, supplies, etc. As per ACI 530.1-08/ASCE 6-08/TMS 602-08, “Specification for Masonry Structures” provides the minimum requirements for cold weather masonry construction. Masonry construction […]
The post How to Plan for Cold Weather Masonry Construction? appeared first on The Constructor.
The ongoing pandemic has impacted almost every industry of our capitalist economy, ranging from retail and tourism to finance and automobile. The construction industry isn’t indifferent to these changes and is also suffering badly due to the COVID-19 crisis. Unlike other industries, the construction sector can’t shut its offices and continue working remotely. Workers’ presence […]
The post 5 Tips to Streamline Construction Projects during the Pandemic| Video Included appeared first on The Constructor.
The ongoing pandemic has impacted almost every industry of our capitalist economy, ranging from retail and tourism to finance and automobile. The construction industry isn’t indifferent to these changes and is also suffering badly due to the COVID-19 crisis.Unlike other industries, the construction sector can’t shut its offices and continue working remotely. Workers’ presence and […]
The post 5 Tips to Streamline Construction Projects During Pandemic| Video Included appeared first on The Constructor.
On 27th January 2021, Virgin Hyperloop shared its vision for the future of high-speed transportation, taking viewers on a virtual hyperloop journey by showing end-to-end passenger experience for the 21st century. Virgin Hyperloop aims to transport people across great distances at speeds reaching an astonishing 670 mph. The fares will vary depending on the route […]
The post Video: Virgin Hyperloop’s Passenger Experience Vision for the 21st Century appeared first on The Constructor.
Following are the various types of cement: Ordinary Portland Cement Ordinary Portland Cement 33 Grade Ordinary Portland Cement 43 Grade Ordinary Portland Cement 53 Grade Rapid Hardening Cement Extra Rapid Hardening Cement Sulphate Resisting Cement Portland Slag Cement Quick Setting Cement Super Sulphated Cement Low Heat Cement Portland Pozzolana Cement Air Entraining Cement Coloured Cement: […]
The post Enlist various types of cement? appeared first on The Constructor.
What is piping technology for termite treatment in building?
The post What is piping technology for termite treatment in building? appeared first on The Constructor.
Which instrument is widely used for surveying?
The post Which instrument is widely used for surveying? appeared first on The Constructor.
Which type of reinforcement are used in pre-stressing?
The post Which type of reinforcement are used in pre-stressing? appeared first on The Constructor.
How can we use magnetic levitation method in civil engineering?
The post How can we use magnetic levitation method in civil engineering? appeared first on The Constructor.
What are the purposes for building dams in semi-arid regions?
The post What are the purposes for building dams in semi-arid regions? appeared first on The Constructor.
