Design of columns necessitates the calculation of loads from the entire structure that are going to be transferred to the footing or to the soil surface. It stands as a critical component in ensuring the structural integrity and stability of buildings, bridges, and other infrastructure. As the backbone of any construction project, columns play a pivotal…
Aggregates are most commonly used engineering material in construction and have many applications as they have several desirable characteristics. Aggregates are the granular materials that are mixed with cement and water to form concrete. They occupy generally 60 to 75% of the concrete volume and 70 to 85% by mass. Aggregates can be natural such…
Aggregates are one of the main components of concrete, along with cement and water. They are granular materials that occupy most of the volume of concrete and provide strength and stability to the mixture. Aggregates can be natural, such as sand, gravel, and crushed stone, or artificial, such as slag, fly ash, and recycled concrete….
If you are in the field of construction or in the engineering industry you must have frequently heard the term aggregates. Aggregates play an important role in building materials as they are responsible for ensuring the strength and durability of the structures. In this blog, we will discuss the definition of aggregates, classification of aggregates…
Cement is an important building material which has broad applications in several fields. Cement has many uses and applications depending upon its type and composition. Most common uses of cement are listed below which are used in a variety of ways in construction and other industries. Cement Uses in Construction and Civil Engineering Cement mortar…
Beams and columns are the two important structural elements in constructions. Both the members are designed to transfer the load from the superstructure to the substructure. A beam is a horizontal or inclined member that runs between supports and transfers the loads to the columns, while a column is a vertical or inclined member that…