Pile Caps
Pile caps are thick reinforced concrete mats that rest on top of concrete or wooden piles (driven, bored, or cast-in-situ) to offer stability to the foundation. The main purpose of the construction of the …
Material
Cinder Block and Concrete Block
The terms cinder block and concrete block are often used as indistinguishable. For most practical uses in today’s construction, there is no difference both blocks are made of cast concrete. The cinder blocks is …
Difference between 33 43 and 53 Grades of Cement
Ordinary Portland cement has 3 grades which are 33 grade, 43 grade and 53 grade. According to the Bureau of Indian Standards, these grades are differentiated by their compressive strengths, and powers are expressed …
Difference between Bitumen and Tar
Among various substances, bitumen and tar are most commonly used substances in day to day activities. The two substances are very similar, sometimes the terms tar and bitumen are used interchangeably, the bitumen can …
Types of Slabs
There are various types of slabs are used in construction, the slab is constructed to offer a flat surface, it is usually horizontal within the floor, roof, bridge, and various structures. Slabs can be …