The followings are the factors that affect the properties of Fiber Reinforced Concrete: Types of Fibers Used That fiber should be used, whose modulus of elasticity is higher that the concrete matrix. If the modulus of elasticity is higher, they help to carry the load by the tensile strength of…
Factors Affecting Setting and Hardening of Cement
The Impact of Cement’s Composition The mineral composition of cement and its ratios are the main factors affecting the setting and hardening of the cement. Different mineral components will reveal distinct characteristics when reacting with water. For example, the increased content of C3A can speed up the setting & hardening…
250 Civil Engineering Interview Questions and Answers asked in Top Companies
Answer: Civil engineering is arguably the oldest engineering Discipline. It deals with the designed setting & may be dated to the primary time somebody placed a roof on his or her head or set a stalk across a stream to form it easier to urge across. The designed setting encompasses…
The History of Plaster – Common Plastering Defects, and Their Remedial Measures
Plaster is a smooth paste made of sand, lime & water which goes hard when it dries. Plaster is utilized to cover walls & ceilings and is also utilized to make sculptures. Plastering is the process of applying a thin cover of cement mortar over the exposed surface to safeguard the wall against penetration of rainwater and…
Use of Geotextile in Construction and Future Scope
Geotextiles are synthetic and absorbent materials utilized in civil construction projects to improve soil characteristics. Geotextiles make poor soils more suitable for construction since they can separate, filter, reinforce, protect and drain soils. Geotextiles are permeable or porous fabrics manufactured with polyester or polypropylene. Structurally, they have tiny pores & hence…
How To Control Wastage of Reinforcement Steel at Site?
Steel is “A type of item” in the construction industry, which means it requires accurate records, and tight control is required while dealing with steel in the construction industry. Performance of construction project depends on investment involved in the project utilizing direct and indirect, optimum utilization of man, material and…
The Baha’i Temple – History, Design, and Construction
Introduction A new place of pilgrimage, tourist attraction, and architectural and engineering marvel was created on the hills of Kalkaji, New Delhi, in December 1986. This beacon is the mother temple of the Baha’i faith in the Indian Sub-continent. This temple is a symbol manifesting the Baha’i faith revealing the…
Hoover Dam – History and Construction
The Hoover Dam, standing 726 feet over the bedrock of the Colorado River, between the states of Nevada & Arizona, United States of America, is considered one of the best technological wonders of the globe. Before Hoover was built, the lands along the Colorado River were subject to annual flooding…
The CN Tower – History and Construction
The CN Tower has several outstanding features and is certainly one of the most fascinating structures in the world for which civil engineers and architects involved deserve to be complimented. This structure overtook the Ostankino Tower in Moscow built in 1971 and has a total height of 1761′ 11″ (537.03…
The Taj Mahal – Construction of its Invincible Foundation
Introduction The Taj Mahal has been cited as “the jewel of Muslim art in India, and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage.” Rabindranath Tagore described the Taj Mahal as “a tear on the face of eternity.” The Taj Mahal, one of the most flawless architectural creations…
