Whole circle bearing (WCB) and Quadrantal Bearing System (QBS) in Surveying

The whole bearing system (WBS) and the quadrantal bearing system (QBS) are two bearings systems used in the compass survey. With a simple calculation, the WCB system can be converted to QBS. The article briefly explains the different bearings used in the survey and classification of bearings...

Quantity Of Cement And Sand Calculation In Mortar CFT

A quantity of cement mortar is required for a building or structure to analyze the rate of brickwork and plaster or to estimate the masonry work. Cement mortar is used in different proportions,  i.e. 1:1, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4, 1:6, 1:8 etc. Calculation Of Quantity Of Cement Mortar...

Quantity of Cement and Sand Calculation in Mortar m3

A quantity of cement mortar is required for a building or structure to analyze the rate of brickwork and plaster or to estimate the masonry work. Cement mortar is used in different proportions,  i.e. 1:1, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4, 1:6, 1:8 etc. Calculation of quantity of cement...

Types of Masonry Construction Based on Material

A variety of materials may be used in masonry construction, combined with mortar of varying strength. Brick, stones cement, veneer, gabion, etc. are some of the common materials used. Some of the important masonry construction based on the material used are briefly explained. 1. Brick Masonry...

Bearing Capacity of Different Types of Soil

Bearing capacity values of various soil types like clay, sand, gravel, rocks, etc. Bearing capacity can be defined as ; "The maximum load per unit area which the soil will resist safely without displacement." Types of SoilBearing Capacity (Kg/m2)Bearing Capacity (kN/m2) Soft, wet...

What is Soil? Formation and types of Soil?

What is soil? The term "Soil" has different meanings depending on the field of general professional consideration. To an agriculturist, Soil is the material on the surface of the earth which grows and produces plant life. To the Geologist, Soil is the substance in the relatively...

Difference between Tender and Contract Documents

In order to understand the difference between tender documents and contract documents, we must first understand what they contain. Tender Documents: A tender is a written offer to contractors to conduct such specified works or to supply specified materials within a specified time period...

Sieve Analysis of Coarse Aggregate ASTM : Explanation and Procedure of TEST Step by Step

TO FIND THE GRADATION OF COARSE AGGREGATE BY SIEVE ANALYSIS (ASTM C136-05). THEORY & IMPORTANCE: This experiment is conducted to find and check coarse aggregate gradation i.e. crush.  The main bulky component of the concrete is crush; it is used together with its strength-giving...