Construction Equipments – The Constructor https://theconstructor.org Fri, 21 Jan 2022 18:01:19 +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 Construction Equipments – The Constructor https://theconstructor.org 32 32 181067336 Vibration Risks in Construction https://theconstructor.org/construction/vibration-risks-in-construction/561179/ Fri, 21 Jan 2022 18:01:15 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=561179 Vibrations due to construction activities can pose significant risks at construction sites. Vibrations can cause health and safety hazards for workers on site, damage to equipment, and impact workmanship or product quality. Understanding these risks is crucial for business owners in order to protect themselves from potential lawsuits and fines. Supervising personnel and workers in […]

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]]> 561179 Electrical Installations at Construction Sites https://theconstructor.org/construction/electrical-installations-construction-sites/559388/ Thu, 04 Nov 2021 18:23:19 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=559388 A construction site has special electrical requirements. Not every electrical firm will provide such services since there are special standards to uphold and legal requirements to fulfil.  A strong electrical system is essential to power the advanced and heavy-duty tools and machinery needed during construction. The electrician needs to ensure the safety of all the […]

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]]> 559388 Equipment Maintenance Management on Construction Sites with 7 Strategies https://theconstructor.org/construction/equipment/equipment-maintenance-management/558974/ Thu, 14 Oct 2021 18:06:15 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=558974 It’s no secret that the pieces of equipment used in construction firms are expensive, complex, and crucial for completing projects within the stipulated deadlines. Even smaller construction firms have to spend thousands of dollars for the equipment, whereas larger ones spend tens of thousands of dollars, if not millions. While it may take years for […]

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]]> 558974 What are the Factors Affecting Concrete Pumpability? https://theconstructor.org/construction/factors-affecting-concrete-pumpability/556863/ Thu, 15 Jul 2021 05:32:33 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=556863 Pumpable concrete is a type of concrete transferred to a considerable height through pipes and used when a significant amount of concrete is required to be placed. The pumpability of concrete is influenced by several factors like cementitious materials, aggregate characteristics, admixtures, and batching and mixing of concrete constituents. Various cementitious materials such as fly […]

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]]> 556863 What are the Important Types of Dewatering Equipment? https://theconstructor.org/construction/types-dewatering-equipment/158653/ Fri, 18 Dec 2020 17:36:24 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=158653 Dewatering equipment are used to perform dewatering on construction sites, which is defined as the process of separating water from another material like saturated soil or sludge. The separation of water is performed by using a force generated by vacuum or centrifugal motion. Dewatering equipment saves money by reducing solids handling and disposal expenses. It […]

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]]> 158653 8 Advanced Non-Destructive Testing Methods You Should Know About https://theconstructor.org/exclusive/8-advanced-non-destructive-testing-methods/294295/ Wed, 16 Dec 2020 12:27:31 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=294295 It is important for nations to preserve historical monuments and conduct necessary repair and strengthening practices for their survival for the generations to come. Prior to the application of any repairment/strengthening method, a damaged structure must be thoroughly analyzed and the reasons behind the damage must be studied. Such information can be obtained without damaging […]

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]]> 294295 How to Consolidate Concrete in Congested Reinforced Concrete Members? https://theconstructor.org/construction/consolidate-concrete-congested-reinforced-concrete-members/243945/ Sat, 14 Nov 2020 17:18:16 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=243945 Consolidation of fresh concrete in congested concrete members should be performed using proper concrete pouring and compaction procedures. Otherwise, the concrete element suffers from strength deficiency and durability loss due to problems like honeycomb and poor concrete cover in addition to expensive and time-consuming repair work. Structural and seismic design requirements, embedded conduits and pipes, […]

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]]> 243945 Hydrodemolition: A Unique Concrete Removal and Surface Preparation Technique https://theconstructor.org/exclusive/hydrodemolition-concrete-removal-surface-preparation/221383/ Sun, 01 Nov 2020 18:59:35 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=221383 Hydrodemolition, also known as hydroblasting or hydromilling, is a demolition technique used to remove concrete and other materials using high pressure or ultra high-pressure water jet. Compared to conventional demolition tools, hydrodemolition is an effective method to cut down concrete without affecting the substructure and other parts. The hydrodemolition process does not involve vibrations, unlike […]

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