Author: Vinod Gopinath

bricks, Building Materials, Civil engineering

Refractory Bricks: Types, Properties, Uses, and Buying Guide

Vinod Gopinath

Refractory bricks, also known as firebrick are ceramic materials used to line furnaces, kilns, fireboxes, and fireplaces. A refractory brick is designed to withstand high temperatures while still having poor thermal conductivity for increased energy efficiency. Refractory bricks are used in place of regular bricks, which always have a tendency to shatter at high temperatures. These bricks may also go by the titles ceramic bricks or fire bricks

CONCRETE

Concrete Mixing Techniques for Strong Structures

Vinod Gopinath

Concrete Mixing or Mixing of concrete is the complete blending of the ingredients necessary for the production of a homogeneous concrete.

Civil engineering, Formwork

Formwork in construction – Top 5 Formwork types

Vinod Gopinath

Formwork in construction refers to a mould used to shape concrete into structural shapes (beams, columns, slabs, shells) for buildings and other structures. Concrete is one of the most popular building materials due to its exceptional properties and advantages.

Roads, Transportation Engineering

Bitumen for roads – Bitumen Uses, Grades and Types

Vinod Gopinath

Bitumen for road is an important topic to understand the construction of roads. I will walk you through how important bitumen is for road construction. Also, we will see bitumen road layers, different bituminous materials, cutback bitumen, grade of bitumen and properties of bitumen. A comparison between bitumen and tar will also be discussed in the sections.

Bitumen, Building Materials

Bitumen types for road Layers – Bitumen Emulsion types

Vinod Gopinath

Bitumen types for road layers are a vital topic to comprehend when it comes to road construction. Bitumen is preferred for flexible pavements in road construction because it has many advantages over other pavement construction materials.

CONCRETE, quality tests on concrete

Ultrasonic pulse velocity test || UPV Test – Types and Methodology

Vinod Gopinath

Ultrasonic pulse velocity test is an example of the non-destructive tests of concrete. Non-destructive tests (NDT) and destructive tests (DT) are the tests done on hardened concrete. Concrete is the oldest and most important construction material in the world.

steel bars

Unit weight of steel bars – How to calculate?

Vinod Gopinath

Calculating the unit weight of steel bars with various diameters is crucial when creating a schedule for bar bending. The total weight of steel bars/TMT bars weight required for the project’s construction can be calculated once we know the unit weight of steel.

Non Destructive testing, Radiography test

Radiography Test: Understanding the Basics

Vinod Gopinath

Radiography test is a non-destructive testing method employing X-rays or gamma rays to inspect internal flaws in materials. Widely used in manufacturing, aerospace, and construction, it ensures component integrity. Recent advancements, like digital radiography and AI integration, enhance efficiency and accuracy in defect detection, making RT crucial for quality assurance across industries.

CONCRETE, Retrofitting

Column Jacketing: Strengthening Structural Integrity

Vinod Gopinath

Column jacketing enhances the load capacity, durability, and seismic resistance of structural columns by adding materials like concrete, steel, and fiber-reinforced polymers around existing columns. This method is essential for retrofitting aging structures, meeting safety standards, and improving resilience against various loads, particularly in earthquake-prone areas.

Uncategorized

Computed Radiography: Revolutionizing NDT Techniques

Vinod Gopinath

Computed Radiography (CR) is a modern non-destructive testing (NDT) technique that replaces film radiography with a digital imaging process. Computed…