Concrete Slump Classes – Slump Test for Concrete Workability
Understanding Slump Classes What is “Concrete Slump Class”? The concrete slump class refers to the workability and consistency of a
How to specify concrete mix to EC2
BS EN 1992-1-1 and concrete mixes How to specify concrete mix to EC2 Concrete mixes are specified in accordance to
What is Punching Shear in Flat Slabs?
Concrete Design in Flat Slabs What is Punching Shear? Punching shear is a failure mechanism in flat slabs and foundations,
3 Types of Nanomaterials in Concrete
Types of Nanomaterials Nanomaterials in concrete Nanomaterials can be defined as: “Material with any external dimension in the nanoscale or
Concrete Beam Design to EC2
Decoding BS EN 1992-1-1 Steps to Concrete Beam Design to EC2 Determine Loading Determine Support Conditions Check Required Reinforcement for
Masonry Design Summary to EC6
Summary of Masonry Properties What is Masonry ? Masonry is a common building material which refers to the individual units
Structural Timber Design Codes and Summary
Structural Timber Why design using structural timber Structural timber is becoming a more common material in the design and construction
Reinforced Concrete Design Summary
Reinforced Concrete Reinforced Concrete Constituents Concrete is an engineering material which has been used since the time of the Romans
Structural Steel Design Summary
Structural Steel, Connections, Bolt Capacities and Effective Lengths Structural Steel Structural Steel is a commonly used construction material which generally
Ground Improvement Techniques
Ground Improvement Techniques What is Ground Improvement Ground improvement techniques are used to prepare construction sites before any foundation, or
Types of Pile Foundations
Understanding Pile Foundations What are the types of pile foundations and why do we need pile foundations? Pile foundations are
Types of Foundations for Buildings
Building Foundations Types of Foundations Types of foundations that are commonly used for buildings or any kind of structure, are