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What Is a Slump Test? The slump test is used to measure the workability of freshly made concrete. If concrete is made on the plant, a slump test is done on the plant itself. Equipment for slump tests can be easily carried on site. No specialist is required for the slump test. Therefore slump test … Read more
What Is Tributary Area? The Tributary area is the area around the column that is surrounded by the centerline, which transfers the load of the column to the ground. Let us consider the slab supported by the beam and column as an example. The amount of load transferred to any member can be determined using … Read more
Top 10 Construction Companies in the USA Construction is one of the largest and fastest-growing sectors contributing to the economic growth of the United States of America. The U.S. country has the second-largest market in the construction sector in the world. The US construction market is mainly known worldwide for its high quality and advanced … Read more
What Is LightWeight Concrete? Lightweight concrete has a lower density than conventional concrete. It is made by mixing lightweight aggregates. such as expanded clay, shale, or perlite, with cement, water, and sometimes other additives. It has thermal insulation properties and reduces the carbon footprint due to the use of less cement. Generally, the weight of … Read more
What Is Superelevation in Road Construction? The designer creates a transverse inclination in designing the cross-section of the pavement on a horizontally curved road, known as superelevation. Superelevation plays an important role in road construction to prevent vehicles from overturning on a horizontal turn. Superelevation is essential for the safe driving of vehicles on curved … Read more