List and detail types construction activities Explain construction process related to a bridge/house/tunnel? What is the importance of scheduling? Explain in detail Differentiate between construction records and documents in detail What is the role of safety in construction Explain the role of mechanization and equipment in modern construction Explain what is earth work and different … Read more
Formwork Equipment a. Shuttering Plates (Panels) Purpose: These are used to hold the fresh concrete in place while it sets. Shuttering plates are made of timber, steel, or plastic. Types: Timber Shuttering: Commonly used for small-scale construction and can be easily cut to size. Steel Shuttering: Used for repetitive work and offers better durability and … Read more
Formwork refers to the temporary or permanent molds into which concrete is poured to shape structural elements such as beams, columns, slabs, and walls. After the concrete gains sufficient strength, the formwork is removed. Functions of Formwork Shape and Support: Formwork provides the necessary shape and support to fresh concrete until it hardens. Load-bearing: It … Read more
Concreting Equipment a. Concrete Mixers Purpose: To mix the ingredients of concrete uniformly. Types: Batch Mixers: Mix the ingredients in batches. Commonly used in construction projects. Drum Mixers: A rotating drum mixes the ingredients. Most widely used in small to medium projects. Tilting Drum Mixers: Allow the drum to tilt for easier discharge of the … Read more
Concreting Process Concreting refers to the process of mixing, placing, compacting, and curing concrete to form a solid mass. The key stages of concreting include: Mixing: The process of combining the different components of concrete—cement, sand, aggregate, and water—into a homogeneous mixture. Types of Mixes: Nominal Mix: Proportion of materials is based on experience. Design … Read more
Different types of compaction equipment: It is important to understand what is soil stabilization and different approaches for soil stabilization before discussing compaction equipment (rollers here). What is soil stabilization? Stabilization means the improvement of stability of the soil by compaction or addition of suitable admixtures. It increases the binding properties of the soil particles. … Read more
In this article we will learn about what is multicollinearity in regression? and how to handle it. Introduction – What is Multicollinearity? Multicollinearity is a condition in regression analysis, where two or more independent variables in the regression model are having higher mutual correlation. In other words, multicollinearity occurs when there exist a linear relationship … Read more
Definition of GIS The full form of GIS is Geographical Information System. GIS can be a defined as a computer based database management system which provides users various tools and functions for capturing, storing, analyzing, retrieving, and displaying spatial data.The processed geographic data is refered to as geographic information. Role of GIS GIS is widely … Read more