Overview of Present Repair Practices Since 1950s, the construction activity has been increasing geometrically without matching increase in the availability of quality inputs, in terms of materials and skilled workmen. The gap between the quality
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Compaction Factor Test
In this article, the Compaction Factor Test is discussed which is used to calculate the compaction factor, and to know more about workability. Compaction Factor Test Objective: To calculate the compaction factor, and to know more
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Japanese Government Scholarships [International Undergraduate] Japanese Government Bachelor’s Degree Deadline: varies per country Study in: Japan Course starts 2018 Brief description: The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology(MEXT)offers scholarships to international students who wish
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Effect of Age on Concrete Strength
Effect of Age on Concrete Strength The strength versus gel/space ratio relationship has a general application because the amount of gel present in the cement paste at any time is itself a function of age
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Soil-Particle Size The sizes of particles that make up soil vary over a wide range. Soils are generally called gravel, sand, silt, or clay, depending on the predominant size of particles within the soil. To
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Rebound Test: Equipment – Operation
In this article, the Rebound Test (schmidt hammer test) is outlined. The Swiss engineer Ernst Schmidt, first developed a practicable rebound test hammer in the late 1940s, amd modern versions are based on this. Figure 1 shows the
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