Types of Lime Used in Construction
Lime is one of the most important cementing materials in which the oxide of Calcium obtained from limestone (CaCo3). But …
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Different Portland Cement Test
During the construction works at site, we need to know and perform different cement test to check the quality of …
Cement- Ingredients, Properties and Classification
Cement is an important construction material with extremely ground particles having adhesive and cohesive properties which make it capable of …
Different aggregates test
Test for determination of aggregate abrasion value The aggregate abrasion value gives the resistance of an aggregate against wearing. The …
What is the impact value test of aggregate?
Usually in large construction works, whether the available aggregate is suitable or not for the work is determined by the …
How to determine the crushing value of aggregate?
The crushing value of aggregate is very important to know the strength of the aggregate. For finding the resistance of …
Bulking of sand
Bulking of sand is the increase in volume of a given weight of sand cause by the films of water …
Use of Sand on construction !!!
It consists of small angular or round grains of silica and is formed by the decomposition of sandstone under the …
Ceramics – Types of Ceramics
Ceramics are the inorganic compound formed by the combination of metals and non-metals. Silicates, metallic oxides, carbides, hydrides, sulfides, etc …
Construction Materials
Civil Engineering is related to construction only. For construction work, we need to select the best and durable construction materials. …