Operating Cost of an Equipment: The running expenses of construction equipment is only important until the machine is operational. The cost of service relies on the duration of operation (hours), the location of the construction site, the operating conditions on the construction site, and the type of construction equipment. This article discusses the various costs …
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Commercial vs Residential Construction Commercial and residential construction are just two of the construction industry’s many aspects. Both are distinct in their function, construction method, and management techniques. If commercial construction is concerned with the built environment surrounding commerce-related facilities, residential construction is concerned with dwellings. Understanding the distinction between commercial and residential development enables …
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The term “reinforced concrete” refers to a mixture of conventional cement concrete and reinforcement bars. This combination is designed to use both the compressive and tensile strengths of concrete and steel, enabling them to function cooperatively to withstand a variety of loading conditions. The word “reinforced concrete” refers to the fact that steel strengthens the concrete, …
Estimate the Cost of a Construction Project: Planning and budgeting are critical components of a successful construction project. If you do not prepare ahead for your project, you will overlook small details, which will affect the budgeting process. If you believe that budgeting and construction estimation are unimportant, you are mistaken. Without a budget estimate, …
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Defects in Concrete Structures: Cracking, crazing, blistering, delamination, dusting, curling, efflorescence, scaling, and spalling are all examples of defects in concrete structures. These defects may be caused by a variety of different factors or causes. This article discusses 8 Common Defects in Concrete Structures & How to Prevent Them. Causes of Concrete Structure Defects The …
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Stages of Building Construction: The most critical procedures of construction are the sequence of work to be followed in the construction of a building. Marking, excavation, concreting, brick masonry, roof laying, flooring, and finishing are the main building sequences. The sequences of building construction are examined in depth in this article. Workflows in the Construction …
Measuring the Temperature of Fresh Concrete: ASTM C1064 is the standard that is used to determine the temperature of fresh concrete to guarantee that your concrete fits within the specification limits. Temperature of concrete at the time of mixing will influence the method of concrete curing later on, and accordingly strength development. In this article, …
Construction Procedure of Concrete Floors Concrete slabs are widely used in the construction industry for various kinds of buildings including commercial, institutional and residential buildings. This article covers the four main steps for Construction Procedure of Concrete Floors including setting up the formwork, laying the slab reinforcement, casting and finishing concrete, and finally curing followed …
Cracks in Concrete Columns can be a serious issue since it can compromise the structure’s ability to perform the required function during its service life. Cracking in reinforced concrete column may result in strength loss, reduction in service life, and adversely impact aesthetics. Thus, cracking should not be left unnoticed. Also, understanding of cracking reason …
History of Cement: Portland cement is one of the components used to make concrete, which is the most widely used construction material on earth. Concrete comes as the secondary consumed material in the world, noting that the first material is water. This article walks you through the development of cement throughout the history. Introduction Hydraulic …