Earthquake Resistant Construction Techniques
Natural disasters have adversely affected civilisations since ancient times. With advancements in technologies, we have learnt to mitigate its impacts on lives and properties. Earthquake is defined as a sudden ground shaking caused by the release of huge stored strain … Continued
Non Destructive Tests on Concrete
Various tests such as cube test, split tensile test etc are performed on the concrete to assess its properties. These tests are done on a specially made specimen which may not represent the actual structure. These tests required pre-planning. The … Continued
Bar Bending Schedule
Bar Bending Schedule (BBS) is a document that contains the type, size, bending shape, quantity and the total length of all the reinforcements used in the member. Thus, Bar scheduling is a way of listing rebars details for each structural … Continued
7 Things to know if you are preparing for a government Job
Civil engineering students have their own reasons to prepare for government jobs. There are negligible placements for core branches in tier-2 and tier-3 colleges. Yet If a student got placed, leaves the job due to long working hours at sites, … Continued
Field Tests on Cement: How to Check Quality of Cement on Site
To determine the properties of cement, we perform various tests such as fineness test, soundness test, setting test, strength tests etc. These are all laboratory tests. Many times, It is not feasible to check the quality of cement on-site at … Continued
Types of Bracing Systems
The bracing systems are necessary for structures that are subjected to lateral loads due to earthquake, wind, etc. They help in minimizing the lateral deflection of the structure. We can say that the beams and columns of the framed structure … Continued
7 Advice for starting the first Civil Engineering job
Congratulations on the first civil engineering job. You are passing out from the college and taking a step forward to start a career as a civil engineer. The civil engineering industry is entirely different from what we learn in the … Continued
5 Green Building Materials
Building materials like cement, concrete, chemical admixtures have a negative impact on the surroundings. Most of the materials used in construction are not eco friendly and effect the environment directly or indirectly. Green materials are viable options to protect the … Continued