V-Funnel Test
The V-funnel test (EFNARC 2002; Bartos, Sonebi, and Tamimi 2002) is used to measure the filling ability of self-compacting concrete […]
Uses of Concrete
1. As bed concrete below column footings, wall footings, on wall at supports to beams 2. As sill concrete 3.
Uses of Lime
Lime, a versatile material derived from limestone, has found extensive applications in civil engineering projects throughout history. Its unique properties
Uses of Cement
Cement is used widely for the construction of various structures. Some of them are listed below: (i) Cement slurry is
Use of supplementary cementing materials (SCMs)
Supplementary cementing materials (SCMs) are materials that contribute to the properties of concrete through either pozzolanic reaction (e.g., low-calcium fly
Uses of Timber
Timber is a versatile material extensively used in various construction, industrial, and artistic applications. Its utility spans from heavy construction
Uplift Shear Connection
In the preceding examplem the stress normal to the interface AOB (Fig.2.2) was everywhere compressive and equal to w/2b except at
Use of non-reactive aggregate (or exploitation of the ‘pessimum’ effect)
Although the use of aggregates that are not susceptible to ASR would be the most obvious option for avoiding the
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Unit Weight of soil
The ratio of the weight of a material to its volume is its unit weight, sometimes termed specific weight or