The increase in the volume of sand due to the presence of water is termed as bulking of sand. It occurs due to the formation of a thin layer of water between particles of sand which pushes the sand particles apart. The bulking of sand depends upon: Moisture in sand Fineness of sand Effect of […]
Look back a couple of decades; and, you’ll find that computer-aided drafting or CAD in civil engineering industry was considered expensive technology than a necessity. But today, you won’t find any civil engineer who doesn’t have expertise or training in CAD. Nowadays, aspiring civil engineers enrol in an Architectural and CAD program to get a
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Engineers Day in India is celebrated on 15th September as a tribute to one of the greatest civil engineers India ever had. Sir Mokshagundam Visveservaya (MV) served India as a civil engineer, administrator, advisor and statesman. His contribution to Nation-building is huge. To honour his contribution, Engineer’s Day in India is celebrated on his birthday. Significance
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Concrete is made up of cement, coarse aggregate, fine aggregates, admixtures and water. The excessive amount of silt content in the sand (fine aggregate) is harmful to the strength and durability of concrete. Sand particles have a size between 4.75 mm and 150 microns. In sand, the fine materials of size less than 150-micron are
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For those paying close attention to the construction industry, 2021 has been a major year for innovation. In this article we wrap up the biggest innovations disrupting the construction industry this year, giving us an idea of the trends we could see emerging on more construction sites in the future. 1. 3D Printing 3D printing
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Cement is the most commonly used construction material that has both adhesion and cohesion properties due to which it can make bonding and bind particles of solid matter into a compact durable solid mass. Cement is mainly classified into two categories on the basis hardening and setting mechanism. Hydraulic cement Non-hydraulic cement Hydraulic cement: Hydraulic
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Civil Engineering skills are essential for everyone who wants to build their career in the civil engineering industry. Civil engineering is a hierarchy of ages, that the professionals are carrying with great sophistication and dedication. The importance of civil engineering work needs no introduction, it is and it will be an evergreen field. I am
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Cement is one of the most popular building material. It is used as a binder in the construction industry. It has both adhesion and cohesion properties. It can bind particles into a compact durable solid mass. Cement has a wide application in the construction industry such as: When cement is mixed with sand and water
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