What should be the column spacing to have rigid foundation assumption?
In this post we will discuss about continuous foundation as it is concerned with column…
Concrete
Removing Concrete from Corroded Steel for Repair
Reinforcing steel in concrete is damaged due to • Corrosion • Fire • Chemical…
Variables in Pressure Distribution beneath Raft or Mat Foundation
Dear reader we have discussed few posts about contact pressure distribution beneath foundation considering either…
What is Analysis of Fresh Concrete? Determine Cement Content of Fresh Concrete
Tests on concrete are conducted in different stage after placing, of these, tests on hardened…
What is Slump of Concrete?
Slump test is a simple test to measure consistency of concrete (According to ACI 116R)….
How to Repair Reinforcement of Reinforced Concrete?
Tow type of steels are used in concrete as reinforcement, if deteriorated both are repaired…
Minimum Vibration Parameter for Concrete Compaction
Now almost all concrete work is accompanied by vibration using different type of vibrator. The…
What is Floating Raft Foundation?
Dear Reader we know soil is very heterogeneous materials; they may change properties both in…
Concrete in Cryogenic Temperature
At temperature higher than -120F (-110C) concrete shows small increase in strength. Development of strength…
How to Measure Stiffening Time of Fresh Concrete?
We are not discussing here about Vicat apparatus; this apparatus is used to measure setting…