Shotcrete Types – Gunite
The gunite is a mixture of cement and sand, in the proportion of 1:3. It is the term given for “dry shotcrete process”. Guniting is […]
Types of Scaffolding
What is scaffolding? The temporary framework (either timber or steel) having platforms at different level which enables masons to sit and carry on construction work […]
Types of Foundation
Before moving into types of foundation, let’s learn what is foundation or footing. Most of the structure consist of two parts, one above the ground […]
Water Intake Structures
A device or a structure that is constructed at the water source for drawing water from the source and conveying to the other components of […]
Rock Forming Minerals
A mineral is a naturally occurring substance, representable by a chemical formula, that is usually solid and inorganic, and has a crystal structure. Rock are […]
Types of Rocks
The rocks from which the building stones are obtained are classified in the following three ways: A. Geological classification Based upon how they are formed […]
Building Stone & Rock Tests
There are various kinds of lab and field tests available for building stones or rocks. These stone or rock tests are generally performed to determine […]
Building Stones
Building stones are the naturally occurring massive, dense rock which can be cut or shaped into blocks or slabs for use in wall, paving, roofing […]
Workability of Concrete
Workability of concrete is defined as the ease and homogeneity with which a freshly mixed concrete or mortar can be mixed, placed, compacted and finished. […]