How To Guide – The Constructor https://theconstructor.org Sat, 21 May 2022 19:45:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/theconstructor.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-The-Constructor-favicon-tinified2-1.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 How To Guide – The Constructor https://theconstructor.org 32 32 181067336 Test Method for Slump of Sealants https://theconstructor.org/practical-guide/test-slump-sealants/564101/ Sat, 21 May 2022 19:45:54 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=564101 The test method for slump of sealants covers a laboratory procedure for determining the degree of the slump of a sealant when used in a vertical joint in a structure. This method of testing is as per the ASTM standards. Significance and Use for Slump Test of Sealant Excessive sealant slump or sag in a […]

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]]> 564101 Bituminous Surface Treatments: Types, Material, and Application https://theconstructor.org/practical-guide/material-testing/bitument/bituminous-surface-treatments-types-application/563761/ Thu, 05 May 2022 04:51:24 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=563761 A bituminous surface treatment (BST) is a chip seal or seal coat. It’s a liquid asphalt surface treatment with a thin layer of aggregate placed at a thickness of around 0.5 inches or less. BSTs are normally used on pavements with lower traffic volumes. Types of Bituminous Surface Treatments 1. Single Surface Treatment The bituminous […]

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]]> 563761 Clay Roof Tiles: Types, Properties, and Advantages https://theconstructor.org/building/clay-roof-tiles-types-properties-advantages/563363/ Mon, 18 Apr 2022 17:50:03 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=563363 Clay roof tile is a ceramic product made up of a solid unit of clay or shale, or both, formed into any shape, generally rectangular planar shapes while in a plastic state and fired in a kiln. Classification of Clay Roof Tiles The clay roof tiles are classified based on the grade for durability and […]

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]]> 563363 FIDIC Suite of Contracts https://theconstructor.org/construction/fidic-suite-contracts/563305/ Sat, 16 Apr 2022 19:24:47 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=563305 The International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC, French: Federation Internationale des Ingenieurs-Conseil) drafts and publishes the FIDIC contract suite. The original edition of the FIDIC books dates back to 1957. However, FIDIC has recently published many new contracts to complement the suite of contracts.  The FIDIC contract suite currently covers many projects and procurement methodologies. […]

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]]> 563305 Parallel-Seismic Test on Pile Foundation https://theconstructor.org/practical-guide/ndt/parallel-seismic-test-on-pile-foundation/563101/ Sat, 09 Apr 2022 18:36:32 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=563101 Parallel-seismic tests are non-destructive surface techniques used to test the quality of pile foundations. It is used to determine the length and integrity of pile foundations that are not accessible (too long and slender or buried below a pile cap). Compared to other non-destructive surface techniques, the parallel seismic method is more versatile for determining […]

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]]> 563101 What is Longitudinal Skin Reinforcement in a Beam? https://theconstructor.org/practical-guide/longitudinal-skin-reinforcement-beam/563070/ Thu, 07 Apr 2022 17:11:52 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=563070 Longitudinal skin reinforcement is deformed bars, wires, or bonded prestressed reinforcement placed uniformly on both sides of the vertical face of the tension zone in relatively deep beams to control crack width. If the deep beam is not equipped with such reinforcement, the width of cracks in its web will be larger than the cracks […]

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]]> 563070 Non-Destructive Testing of Underwater Concrete Structures https://theconstructor.org/practical-guide/ndt/non-destructive-testing-of-underwater-concrete-structures/562845/ Wed, 30 Mar 2022 17:38:19 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=562845 Non-destructive testing (NDT) is performed on underwater concrete structures as a part of structural investigation, routine preventive maintenance programs, or examinations prompted by an accident or catastrophic event. Some of the underwater concrete NDT techniques include sounding, echo sounders, side-scan sonar, etc.  This article discusses the NDT techniques and instruments used for underwater concrete investigation. 1. […]

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]]> 562845 Tunnel Shafts: Types, Construction, and Advantages https://theconstructor.org/construction/tunnel-shafts-types-construction-advantages/562823/ Wed, 30 Mar 2022 17:26:17 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=562823 Tunnel shafts are vertical passages that connect the ground surface to the tunnel roof. Shafts have many advantages and are used in constructing tunnels. When the position and course of the tunnel are correctly aligned and accordingly set out on the surface, shafts are sunk at defined points on the tunnel line to aid tunneling […]

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