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Concrete Mix Design

Concrete Mix Design: Illustrative Example M30 Grade (M20, M25, M40)

Concrete mix design is a procedure of selecting the suitable ingredients of concrete and their relative proportions with an objective to prepare concrete of certain minimum strength, desired workability and durability as economically (value engineered) as possible. As we decide to go for a concrete mix design, collect the following data before hand as few …

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Equipment used to press and mould the blocks.

Compressed Stabilised Earth Blocks (CSEB) – an alternative to Clay Bricks

CSEB – An Eco Friendly Alternative to Clay Bricks The rise of a movement against non eco-friendly practices today has awakened us to adapt to and incorporate practices that are pro-earth. We have realised that the smaller steps taken today, have a larger impact on our tomorrow. Green practices in the construction industry can contribute …

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What is the procedure to calculate cement bags in 1 cubic meter of concrete?

To arrive at different quantities of concrete ingredients, the Dry loose bulk density of materials plays important role as concrete ingredients are batched loosely in volume proportion. How to Determine Dry Loose Bulk Density of Materials a. Calculating Dry Loose Bulk Density of Cement Cement being a factory made product and packaged in Bags weighing …

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Which Type of Cement Should be used for House Construction?

There are various categories of cement used in building works for various purposes. Thus, it is important to understand properties of each type of cement and their uses. There are commonly three types of cement used in general construction purposes i.e. Ordinary Portland Cement (43 Grade & 53 Grade), Portland Pozzolana Cement and Portland Slag Cement. https://youtube.com/watch?v=BzHdTTXmtwE%3Frel%3D0 …

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Green Construction Methods and Materials

Vernacular architecture is a style of local construction where the building materials and resources are chosen and utilized from the close proximity of the location. This style differs regionally, culturally and economically. The common factor of this style was the strict adherence to all laws of sustainability and green architecture principles. The most interesting features …

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