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An Introduction to the Cantilever Beam & its Applications

In this article, we explain the basic concepts and structural actions behind cantilever beams.

Design of new buildings from a structural perspective

This article is all about the structural perspective of different new buildings along with its function & stages are briefly described.

An Engineering Marvel - the Circular Bridge in Uruguay

This article focuses on the construction of the controversial Circular Bridge known as Laguna Garzon Bridge in Uruguay as well as its crazy engineering.

Everything you need to know about the Batching of Concrete

This article is all about Batching methods for concrete, which is one of the important factors of any construction process. We have mentioned a few methods and various other factors.

The Importance of Fall Crack Repair: Causes and Solutions

Here are some causes and solutions for fall crack repair described briefly in this article.

Detailed Information about the Sunken Slab

This article is all about detailed information about the Sunken Slab, we have discussed its various applications in the construction world.

An Overview of the Purpose and key aspects of Building Valuation

The purpose of this article is to explain how anybody can value their building in a way that helps them get the right amount of money when buying or selling.

An Explanation of how to build a Beautiful Twisted Brick Column and how to calculate it

Throughout this article, we will discuss the twisted brick column, including its calculations and limitations. As well as twisted brick columns, twisted brick piers are discussed here.

Cement Quality Check Methods

This article is all about the quality-checking methods of cement on site. We have mentioned some quality measures to verify the quality of the cement.

How to get a construction job? Guide To Getting More Work

This blog article will discuss Lumber Takeoff Services including construction job search tips.

Putting Chenab arch bridge on the map as world's highest rail bridge

Chenab Bridge is described in this article, along with its geotechnical details, construction methodology, and major components.

Types of Aggregates used in Construction & their overview

The following article will give you a better understanding of these types of aggregate and what type is best for your next project, so keep reading to find out more.

Bitumen Production Processes

Bitumen is one of the products of crude oil processing. The properties of bitumen are influenced by the source of oil and the process of oil processing technology.

Cover blocks: why they are used in Reinforcement and what they do

You will gain an in depth understanding of cover blocks by reading this article, so let us discuss some of the common questions related to concrete cover blocks or spacer blocks.

Pile Foundations: when, where, and how to install them

The purpose and necessity of pile foundations will be discussed here in this article. A variety of methods are used to install piles, each selected based on the situation.

Alternatives of Sand in Concrete Mixture

This article is all about the alternatives to sand in the concrete mixture, we have mentioned a few alternative options that can be used as a replacement for sand in the mixture.

Here's a list of Construction Vibrators for Concrete Compaction

An explanation of the four types of concrete vibrators used for compacting concrete is provided in this article. Moreover, here you can find its importance, definition, & benefits for construction.

Concrete for Construction: Post Tensioning in Cold Weather

Here is an article on how post tensioning can happen in cold weather along with how to resolve it. The causes and solutions of tendon deterioration are also briefly discussed here.

Everything about Pier and Abutment in Bridge Construction

In this article, you will get to know everything about pier & abutment from their definition to their uses in construction, their varieties & the major differences they possess.

Taking a closer look at the differences between River Sand and M Sand

We will learn in this article about the major differences between natural or river sand and M sand or artificial sand among all types of sand.

The Types and Purposes of T Beam

Find out how T Beams are designed, what they are used for, and what they are made of. Find out everything you need to know about T Beams in this article.

A Brief Introduction on Solar Chimney & its Importance

An overview of solar chimneys and their advantages is presented here in this article. By reading this, you can make your house eco-friendly by installing solar chimney on your own.

Various types of Cement you need to know

This article is all about the various types of cement that will help you to gain knowledge about how you use it when you use it like a pro in construction.

What is Grillage Foundation? Types, Advantages and Disadvantages of Grillage Foundation

In any structure building Grillage Foundation can be an effective problem solver, with its various beneficial characteristics.

The Types of Footings and Foundations in Construction

The purpose of this article was to describe the different types of footing and foundation that are commonly used for construction. Foundations can also be classified as deep or shallow.

How can you construct a Reinforced Retaining Wall using Geogrid?

In this article, we have discussed; how you can construct a retaining wall using geogrid.

Types of Levelling in Surveying

You will find everything you need to know about leveling and its various types. Leveling is a method for calculating the height of one level in relation to another.

Calculation of Staircase Riser and Tread

This article gives you some tips on calculating the risers and treads on staircases and some precautionary measures for structural designers and architects.

How to Prepare Bar Bending Schedule for Column

Columns in the superstructure that project upward is called Floor columns. This article discusses how to determine how much steel is needed for the neck column.

A Guide to Pile Foundations and Selection

Structures are built on pile foundations if they cannot be built on shallow foundations. As discussed in the article, pile foundations are selected based on the nature of the structure.

Types of Land Survey and Their Use

The purpose of a land survey is to generate data, and we will discuss some of the most common types along with their purposes in this article.

Types and Benefits of Pre-Tensioned Concrete in Construction

There are many aspects of pre-stressed concrete in the construction industry that you should know. You can learn more about pre-stressed concrete and its uses and benefits in this article.

Using Concrete Vibrators at the Construction Site - Types and Applications

There are different types and sizes of concrete vibrators. This article is all about Concrete Vibrators & their types along with their uses in the construction site.

A Comparison of the Various Types of Steel in Construction

Some of the types of steel may still cause confusion for you. The following article serves as an introduction to the steel industry.

How to Calculate Volume of Concrete for Staircase

We will explain how to calculate concrete volume for constructing the staircase or get an overview of how much concrete is required when constructing the staircase in this article.

Learn the detail process to design a T-beam

Find out how T Beams are designed, what they are used for, and what they are made of. Find out everything you need to know about T Beams in this article.

Formula for Steel Calculation for Columns, Beam and Slabs in Construction

In this article about steel calculation formulas for beams and slabs. Also taught is how to calculate the steel needed for beams, columns, and slabs.

Identifying the Types and Causes of Slope Failures

Most slope failures are caused by natural forces and geological features. This article provides a detailed look at slopes, types of slope failure, & causes of slope failure.

The Top 10 Methods for Checking Cement Quality on Construction Sites

This article outlines some unique tests such as color, lump presence, smoothness, and strength that can be performed on a construction site to determine cement quality.

Main Components of a Building Structure

In this section, check out what are the basic components of a building structure. Information about main components of a building structure is provided.

Bridge Foundation Construction Process

In this section, the process of foundation construction of bridge is explained. Information about the process of bridge foundation constructionis provided.

Five Steps for the Design and Construction of Houses

In this section, the steps for house design and construction are described. Information about the steps of house design and construction is provided.

What are the Requirements of a Good Foundation?

Check out the requirements of a good foundation. Also, check out the essential requirements of a good foundation and what makes a good building foundation.

List of the Types of Columns Used in Construction

This article discusses in details the various categories in which columns can be divided into. You will also learn how and where each type is used in building construction.

Detailed Discussion on Bill of Quantites (BOQ)

This article describes in details the meaning of Bill of quantities, its purpose in construction projects and the various standards which are followed.

Design and Analysis of G+2 Residential Building

Check out the design and analysis of G+2 residential building. Reinforcement details of column, footing, roof slab and beam are explained.

Types of Roofing : Which One is the Best for your Climate

Check out types of roofing materials. Also, check out types of roofing. Information about different types of roofing materials is provided.

Top 5 Famous Women Civil Engineers

In this article, briefly described top 5 reasons women should pursue a career in civil engineering.

Maintenance of Reinforcement Steel in Old RCC Buildings

This post provides information about the process of repairing reinforcement steel in beams, columns and slab.

Types of Lintels used in Building Construction

In this post information is provided about types of lintels and uses. provides information about lintel level in building construction.

How to Calculate Quantity of Soil/Sand for Filling Plot

This post provides information about the way to calculate quantity of soil fill needed for plots. Here is information about soil filling calculation.

Definition and Types of Combined Footing

This post also provides on information about why combined footings are used. Check out what is combined footing, purpose of combined footing, use of combined footing, etc.

Types of Billing of Quantities in Construction

This post provides information about bill of quantities (BOQ) as well as types of bill of quantities in construction.

How to Reduce Waste in Construction Site?

Check out how to manage construction materials as well as how to manage materials on a construction site. Check out how to reduce waste in construction site.

How to build concrete decorative finishing idea

Here is information about concrete finishing ideas as well as ideas for decorative concrete finishing. Check out decorative concrete finishing techniques.

How to avoid Honeycombing in RCC Structures

This construction video tutorial briefly explains honeycombing in concrete as well as what causes honeycombing in concrete and how to prevent honeycombing in concrete.

Types of Cracks in Concrete Beams and their Causes

In this construction article, you will check out causes of cracks in concrete beams and types of cracks in concrete beams.

How to Calculate the Safe Bearing Capacity of Soil

In this construction article, you will check out formula to calculate safe bearing capacity of soil and formula for safe bearing capacity of soil.

Standard Sizes of Columns in Structures

In this construction article, you will get information on the standard size of columns and types of columns in structures.

What are the Structural Components of the Buildings?

Check out what are the structural components of a building and what is their purpose. Find out building structural components.

External Plastering Work Checklist - to follow in Building Construction

This civil engineering article focuses on some vital checklist of external plaster work in the building construction process.

Methods to Repair Cracks in Concrete

Find out how to repair cracks in concrete. Obtain information regarding concrete crack repair methods, that is, methods of concrete crack repair.

Advantages of Sand Filling in Footing

In This construction article provides useful info regarding objective of sand filling in foundation as well as sand filling process.

Know the difference between Carpet Area, Built-up Area and Super Built-up Area

This construction article demonstrates the detail process required for super built up area and carpet area estimate of a building.

Difference between Short Column and Long Column

This informative civil engineering article is about difference between long column and short column.

Estimation of Steel Reinforcement in Slab

Column Design as per ACI codes

This civil engineering article provides detail information on design of column according to ACI code as per american concrete institute.

Estimation of Steel Reinforcement in Slab

Bar bending schedule for slab. Estimation of steel reinforcement. How to calculate reinforcement required? How to calculate reinforcement for slab?

Construction of Box Girder Bridge

What is the purpose of a box girder bridge? Box girder bridges specification. Application of box girder bridge. Advantages of box girder bridge.

Useful information about Staircase and their details

In this construction article, you can get details on valuable info regarding staircase plus their specifications.

Design of Pile Cap

In this construction article, you can get details on what is a pile cap and what is its purpose.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Reinforced Concrete

In this construction article, you can get details on benefits as well as demerits of reinforced concrete.

Components of Road Structure - Road Construction

In this construction video tutorial, you can get details on the components of road structure or road structure cross section.

Three types of Concrete Foundations

This exclusive civil engineering article provides brief discussions on types of concrete foundations, concrete house foundation types.

Tunneling, its methods and safety

This exclusive civil engineering article provides brief discussions on tunneling, its methods and safety.

Types of Foundation and Footing used in Building and House Construction

Types of Foundation and Footing used in House Construction

This exclusive civil engineering article provides brief discussions on sorts of footing as well as foundation utilized in home as well as building construction.

Methods of Pile Load Test

This exclusive civil engineering article provides brief discussions on load test on piles and methods of pile load test.

How to calculate quantity of Steel per M³ for Slab, Lintel, Beam, Column, Foundation

This exclusive civil engineering article provides brief discussions on how to calculate steel quantity for slab, beam, lintel, foundation and column.

Advantages of using Concrete Pump in Construction Project

In contrast to traditional methods, pouring concrete with a concrete pump has many advantages.

Some important thumb rules for making the layout of any Column

This civil engineering article provides detail information on thumb rules and guidelines for making a column layout.

How to measure the shuttering area for column

In this civil engineering article, you will come to know the process for how to calculate shuttering quantity for column.

How to process the execution of Shallow Foundation work on construction site

In this civil engineering article, you will come to know the process for execution of shallow foundation work on construction site.

For what reason Crushed Stone [ballast] are set in Railway Track?

In this civil engineering article, you will come to know the process for crushed stones are placed on railway tracks.

How to compute for reinforcement steel bar unit weight?

In this civil engineering article, you will come to know the process for how to compute for reinforcement steel bar unit weight.

Construction of bridge and its various components

In bridge construction, all the primary materials are arranged within three areas foundation, substructure and superstructure.

Leveling Surveying Procedure

In this civil engineering article, you will be familiar with some commonly used levelling surveying methods, equipment used in levelling surveying.

Major Parts of Reinforced Concrete Buildings - Framed Structures Components

In this construction article, detail information is provided on components of reinforced concrete buildings and framed structures parts.

How to Calculate Load on Column

In this construction article, detail information is provided on how to measure / calculate loads which act on wall, column, slab and beam in a structure?

Process of design of Column Footings Foundation Design

In this construction article, detail information is provided on design procedure of column footings foundation design.

Precast Concrete Stairs Construction

In this civil engineering article, detail information is provided on precast concrete stairs advantages and precast concrete stairs construction.

Formwork for slabs and beams

In this civil engineering article, detail information is provided on formwork for slabs and beams.

Some useful information and formulas in civil engineering field

In this civil engineering article, detail information is provided on weight of steel bars, unit weight of engineering materials and mix ratio for different grade of concrete.

Fall down of Building Because Of Imperfections in Plan and Blueprints

Fall down of Building because of defects in drawings and structural design deficiency and errors. Collapse of Building due tofaulty construction design and drawing.

Preparation and Placement of Concrete

Preparation and placement of concrete. Concreting steps. Concrete preparation steps. Placing of concrete.

In What Way to Prepare Plans for Various Types of Concrete Slabs and Beams

Types of concrete beams and slabs. Concrete beam reinforcement details. Uses of slabs and types of concrete slabs.

Bridge Components and Classification

Types of bridges in civil engineering. Types of bridge based on material. Classification of bridges. Different categories of bridges.

Important civil engineering journals along with highly up-to-date info

Civil engineering journals list. List of civil engineering journals. Civil engineering journals.

Things to Verify Prior To Concreting Column

Prior to Concreting in column, the formwork should be checked first prior to placing reinforcement.

How to Calculate Impact Strength of Steel

Types of Concrete Beam and their Reinforcement Details

Concrete beam types and their reinforcement details.Reinforcement details of beams.

How to Calculate Impact Strength of Steel

Check out how to find out the impact value of steel and strength of steel.

Main Components of Bridges (Concrete Span Bridge)

Check out the important parts of a bridge and main components of a bridge.

Reinforcement Detail for Isolated Footing

Reinforcement detail for isolated footing. Check out isolated footing reinforcement details.

How to Construct Brick Stair

Check out how to construct brick steps for a porch and how to build brick patio steps.

How to Build Brick Columns Very High Using Mortar and Brick

Check out how to build brick columns for patio. Also check out how to build brick porch columns.

Types of Suspension Bridge and Its Uses

Check out types of suspension bridge and its design, uses, etc.

Difference between Shallow Foundation and Deep Foundation

Check out concrete slab foundation detail, pros and cons, advantages, construction, reinforcement, benefits, etc.

Advantages and Disadvantages of a Slab Foundation

Check out concrete slab foundation detail, pros and cons, advantages, construction, reinforcement, benefits, etc.

RCC Coupling Beam - Kinds, Benefits and Design of Coupling Beam according to ACI

Check out RCC beam types, advantages & design as per ACI. Also, check out coupling beam definition, design, etc.

Concrete Slump Analysis – Testing Method

Reason to utilize Mat Foundation: Benefits and Drawbacks of Mat Foundations

Check out mat foundation construction process, usage, application, soil type, reinforcement, design procedure, etc.

Concrete Slump Analysis – Testing Method

Check out concrete slump test method, range, types of slumps in concrete, results, steps, workability, purpose, testing equipment, requirements, etc.

How to Combine Concrete by Hand on the Site

Here is the procedure to mix concrete manually and by hand on site.

Five Techniques to Avert Dampness in Structure

How to prevent dampness in house? Here are the methods and techniques to prevent dampness in building.

Various types of Iron Rods utilized in Construction

Types of iron rods for construction and types of iron rods used in construction.

Types of Footings Residential and Commercial Construction

Types of footings commercial and residential building (construction).

Type of Equipment use in construction

Types of machinery used in construction, different types of equipment utilized in construction.

What is the difference between PPC and OPC cement?

Total station setup and set up total station. How to setup total station?

Segregation of Concrete: Reasons and Preclusion

Total station setup and set up total station. How to setup total station?

How to Set Up a Total Station

Total station setup and set up total station. How to setup total station?

Types of Foundations in Building Construction

Types of foundation for construction and foundation types for structures.

Highway Geometric Design

Highway geometric design in which representative sample (cross-section) element, view (sight) length (distance) concept and horizontal & vertical arrangement are assumed to be set.

How to calculate area of triangular plot

Check out how to calculate area of triangular plot. Check out how to find the area of a triangular plot.

How to calculate the cement, sand quantity for plastering

Check out estimation of plaster and calculation of plaster. Check out how to calculate quantity of cement in plaster.

How to Calculate Volume of Trapezoidal Footing

In this construction tutorial briefly explain how to calculate volume of trapezoidal footing at site.

Bar bending schedule and beam reinforcement details

In this construction tutorial briefly explain bar bending schedule and details of beam reinforcement.

Difference between One Way Slab And Two Way Slab

In this construction article briefly explain difference between one way slab and two way slab.

Different Types Of Beams In Civil Engineering‎

Beams are usually horizontal structural members that carry or transfer loads levelly by their length to the supports...

Requirements for Good Staircase

Good staircase must offer a comfortable, swift and secure means of travel connecting the different floors of the building.

Concrete Calculator for Wall Section and Footing

Concrete calculator for footings and wall section. Check out concrete calculator for footings and wall section.

Things to Remember while Constructing High-Rise Building

High-rise buildings are growing their numbers rapidly, and every country catches the latest trend with their best effort.

Types of Construction and Applications

Each building has a different structural and foundation support, and types of construction play a very important role in adding an indigenous characteristic to the design.

How to Install Cranes Safely for Avoiding Danger

A construction site keeps its popular image unchanged with cranes, dust-laden ambience and heavy-weight machinery.

Top Three Cities Where Construction is Trending High

The construction industry is growing larger with time and it contributes a major part to a national economy. Nearly every country in the world is adopting the best methods and techniques to make a strong place in the field.

Plastic bottles Turns into Construction Materials - Civil Engineering

Innovation and creativity replace the strong, conventional process of the construction for the betterment of the society.

How effective are Hybrid Composite Beam?

Hybrid Construction Beams are new in the construction field, but they gain popularity immediately after the introduction of the concept.

Five Methods of Calculating Quantities of Materials

There are many methods used for calculating quantities of materials. Which one goes with your plan depends on the design and shape of the building.

About Grillage Foundation, its Meaning, Definition, Creation, Construction, Uses and Applications

Grillage foundation is a category of foundation generally utilized at the base of a pillar.

Four Construction Job Fields that Have All-time Demands

Construction is such a business field that never loses its demand irrespective of the time’s changing pattern.

Surface Protection during Construction

Surface protection is turning out to be one of the important factors during the construction. It is a natural tendency...

Elements Having an Effect on Stability of Lightweight Concrete and its Corrections

Lightweight concrete has numerous uses and that's why it’s important to recognize its stability...

Making of Slabs on Ground - Design Thoughts According To American Concrete Institute (ACI) and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Making of Slab on Ground - Design Factors: The creation of slab on floor needs some fundamental design factors.

Reinforcement Detailing of Reinforced Cement Concrete Slabs

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