CivilJungle

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

In the modern construction industry, the term “prefabrication” or “precast” holds a significant value. Concrete elements are generally of two types; those are Precast and cast-in-situ construction. Thus bond breaker is used to prevent cracks , which may appear in concrete surfaces due to temperature fluctuations.

Waterproofing Systems

The Korte Company

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Tilt-Up construction combines the strength and durability of reinforced concrete with the precision and efficiency of the Design-Build methodology. Tilt-Up construction features series of concrete panels tilted up into place to form a building’s exterior wall. Next, concrete is poured into the forms and finished.

Concrete Pouring

CivilJungle

MAY 19, 2021

In the modern construction industry, the term “prefabrication” or “precast” holds a significant value. Concrete elements are generally of two types; those are Precast and cast-in-situ construction. Thus bond breaker is used to prevent cracks , which may appear in concrete surfaces due to temperature fluctuations.

Waterproofing Systems

UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 20, 2025

These chemical additives, when mixed with concrete, offer enhanced performance and durability, making them indispensable in modern construction projects. Admixtures are materials added to concrete or cement to modify or enhance its properties. This results in more efficient concrete mixing and improved handling properties.

Concrete Pouring

CivilJungle

JANUARY 11, 2021

Also, Read: Emulsion Paint Vs Oil Based Paint | Purpose of Providing Paints | Properties of Good Paint | Properties of Good Paint | What Is Oil Based Paint. Therefore, it is necessary that absolute care must be given to the effect of bulking of sand in proportioning the concrete by volume.

Concrete Pouring

CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Formwork is the mould used during the building to give the desired structural form by pressing concrete into the mould. In a single term, formwork is a mould that cast concrete in various shapes and sizes. Designers will also have to extract the shape until the concrete has achieved the required power. Plain concrete shape.

Concrete Pouring

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 6, 2023

Ever wondered how concrete structures maintain their shape and strength during construction? Short Summary Shuttering is a critical component of concrete construction, with various materials and techniques providing structural support during the hardening process.

Steel Fabrication

CivilJungle

APRIL 25, 2023

Porch flooring can range from exceedingly durable ( concrete , brick , or stone) to relatively low-maintenance (wood). The footings and walls of the foundation must be made of block or concrete. Installing a stone porch over a concrete slab is an additional costly and time-consuming step. There is also the problem of durability.

Concrete Pouring

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Recent disruptions in supply chains, workforce shortages, and other obstacles to project schedules have led more owners and contractors to look for off-site, prefabricated construction methods to improve the quality and efficiency of their builds. Timber framing boasts a lower embodied carbon footprint than steel or concrete materials.

Lean Construction

CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

To provide a high-performance, smooth, and durable surface that can last several years and withstand heavy loads, epoxy coatings are typically applied over concrete floors. Strong bonds from base materials like wood, concrete, and steel are created. Step 2: Epoxy can not bind to concrete that is sealed or polished.

Flooring Systems

CivilJungle

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

In building construction, the first stage is earth excavation , which is then followed by dewatering the trenches, laying of brick flat sloping and PCC layer, placing of reinforcement caging for the construction of footings, and finally the Concreting of foundations. Pour Grade is a two component Polysulphide sealant.

Building Materials Manufacturing

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2023

Builders are now exploring sustainable construction materials to replace things like concrete, which is a major source of emissions. Bendable Concrete Also known as Engineered Cementitious Composite (ECC) , bendable concrete is a type of concrete that can withstand bending. Bendable concrete is also more sustainable.

Building Materials

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 9, 2022

T-SLAB is a new, patented precast concrete floor system that leverages the time-tested principles of Roman arch design and multiple concrete types to deliver a stronger, lighter, and more versatile slab. Inside each T-SLAB is a series of arch-shaped lightweight concrete blocks over which structural concrete is poured.

Flooring Systems

CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Its use of concrete blocks for masonry construction has indeed been quickly established which are higher than conventional construction materials such as bricks and stones. Concrete blocks with a trading name such as siporex are available on the light-colored market. Hollow Concrete Block Size: 0.40 m : hollow tiles.

Building Materials Manufacturing

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Managing pandemic disruptions and getting projects over the finish line has required a well-tempered balance of leadership, creativity, and innovation to solve incredibly challenging problems. Yesenia Rivera Martinez , Largo Concrete, Inc. Largo Concrete, Inc. Brady McKinney , Huston Electric. Yoanna Ruseva , ISG.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

The lateral and gravity load resistance system in this system consists of reinforced concrete walls and slabs of reinforced concrete. The key vertical structural elements are reinforced concrete structural walls with a dual function in resisting both the gravity and lateral loads. Building monolithic foundations is truly easy.

Concrete Pouring

CivilJungle

APRIL 5, 2021

Slabs are structural elements manufactured from concrete constructed to produce flat surfaces, usually horizontal, in building floors, roofs, bridges. If reinforcement is required, slabs could also be pre-stressed or the concrete will be spilled over rebar positioned within the framework. What Is a Slab? Types of Slabs.

Roofing Systems

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Your trench drain might be made from stainless steel, polymers of various kinds or even concrete. Standard trench drains can be premade and then installed, or they can be custom-poured at your location. These drains are typically prefabricated and then installed, adding stability and safety to construction sites and finished buildings.

Concrete Pouring