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…
The term RCC stands for reinforced cement concrete. A column manufactured using RCC is referred to as a RCC column. It is a composite material made of cement, sand, aggregate and steel bars. Basically a RCC column is a compression member which takes on its longitudinal axis. The bending moment on the column is due…
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….
Classification of aggregates plays a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and performance of construction materials. One of the most important building materials in construction and in civil engineering projects is aggregates as they form the body of the concrete when mixed with mortar or cement paste. In civil engineering, aggregate plays a crucial role…
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…