All about Section Properties – Area | Centroid | Moment of Inertia | Section modulus | Radius of Gyration

Different types of structural steel sections

Construction is a vital engineering which creates buildings, roads, bridges and other spaces that connect the world. Concrete and steel are the main construction materials. These materials are used in various shapes for building any structure. These shapes and proportions of each cross section is critical in any structural design and defines its sectional properties. … Read more

Recycled Aggregate Concrete (RAC) | Uses & Properties of Recycled Concrete | Steps involved

Requirement for coarse recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) as per BS8500

Recycled Aggregate Concrete Recycled Aggregate Concrete (RAC) is basically concrete mix that is prepared from crushed aggregates and concrete which has already been used in construction works. In the sector of construction engineering the key role of an engineer is to provide adequate quality products with the available materials. The products should be economical and … Read more

Cold Weather Concreting | Placing Requirements | Protection Period | Antifreeze Admixtures

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Cold Weather Concreting As per ACI 306-R10, Cold Weather Concreting is defined as a concreting process – mixing, pouring and curing, below atmospheric temperature of 4o Celsius (40 o F) over the recommended protection period as per the specifications. Protection period is defined as the time required for the concrete to develop early strength of … Read more