Tape Measure Uses | How To Measure An Angle With A Measure Tape

In the following construction video tutorial, SL Khan, the renowned civil engineer, provides some useful tips to determine the angle with the measuring tape. Various professionals like to perform instant & perfect measurements. In case you are an engineer, surveyor, designer, architect, realtor, contractor, construction worker, estimator, or in another profession, an inappropriate measurement can […]

Concrete Test | Factor Affecting Workability Of Concrete

The strength & longevity as well as the cost of labor and look of the finished product is greatly impacted by the workability of concrete. The concrete can provide better functionality, if it is easily positioned and compacted consistently devoid of bleeding or Segregation. The concrete that is not in good working condition should be […]

Civil Formulas App | Civil Engineering Formulas | Civil Construction Apps

Civil formulas is a useful free app for civil engineers and construction professionals. This app supports various mechanics formulas like force, Varignon, Bucking, deflection angle, deflection. This app is available in google play store. This app is developed by Jinseon, the renowned android apps developer. The civil engineers can use this app for analysis, design, […]

Definition of stretcher bond and header bond in brickwork

Given below various types of bonds generally found in brick work. Stretcher bond Header bond Facing bond English bond Flemish bond Dutch bond English cross bond Brick on edge bond Raking bond Zigzag bond Garden wall bond Definition of a Stretcher Bond To develop stretcher bond, bricks are placed horizontally like stretchers on the faces […]

How to find out the volume of a hollow column

In this construction video tutorial, one can learn the quick process to estimate the volume of a hollow column in jobsite. Given below, the dimension of the section plan :- The height of the column is taken as 3 meter Outer radius from center of the column is taken as R = 0.6 m = […]

Construction Cost to calculate using Excel

Construction Cost to compute through Excel for cost loaded schedules comprising labor and materials. Perhaps you are an Excel expert or perhaps you are simply searching to work out how to perform your task perfectly. Excel is an extremely influential facility in every business, and in construction it can have importance. Costs of construction projects […]

Steps and Examples of Concrete Mix Design

Concrete mix design is the method in which the correct components of concrete and its respective amounts are chosen in a way so that the concrete can provide the needed strength, durability and toughness. The overall performance of the concrete mix design relies on its two characteristics: plastic and hardened status. Plastic concrete mix design […]