Types of soil
A number of systems of classification have been evolved for categorizing various types of soil. Some of these have been developed specifically in connection with […]
Formation of soil
Soil is formed by the process of ‘weathering’ of rocks, that is, disintegration and decomposition of rocks and mineral at or near the earth’s surface […]
Types of Bricks
There are different types of bricks available on the market used for various kinds of purposes. These bricks can be categorized under various headings and […]
Soil Mechanics
Soil mechanics is the study of engineering behaviour of soil when it is used either as a construction material or as a foundation material. This […]
Concrete blocks
The materials required for the production of the concrete blocks are aggregates, cement and water. The aggregates of various types have been used with varying […]
Mixing concrete
The process of rolling, folding and spreading of particles is known as the mixing of concrete. The materials of concrete should be mixed thoroughly so […]
Curing of Concrete
Curing is the process where the concrete surfaces are kept wet for a certain period after placing of concrete so as to promote the hardening […]
No-fines Concrete
The no-fines concrete consists of cement, coarse aggregate and water. Thus the fine aggregate or sand is eliminated and such concrete has been adopted for […]
Ready Mix Concrete
Ready-mix concrete (RMC) is a type of concrete which is manufactured in a cement factory, or specifically known as the batching plant, according to a […]