Author: Vinod Gopinath

Architectural Finishes, GFRC

Glass Fibre Reinforced Concrete- Fiberglass reinforced concrete Advantages

Vinod Gopinath

Glass fibre reinforced concrete or GFRC is a type of fibre-reinforced concrete. These are mainly used in exterior building façade panels and as architectural precast concrete. Somewhat similar materials are fibre cement siding and cement boards. They consist of high-strength, alkali-resistant glass fibre embedded in a concrete matrix. In this form, both fibres and matrix retain their physical and chemical identities, while offering a synergistic combination of properties that cannot be achieved with either of the components acting alone.

aggregate, Building Materials

Los Angeles abrasion Test on Aggregates

Vinod Gopinath

Los Angeles Abrasion test is to measure the abrasion resistance value of aggregates. Aggregate is the fundamental and essential component of concrete, flexible pavements, etc. More than 70 to 80 percent of the volume of concrete is aggregate.

CEMENT

Physical Properties of Cement – Significance and impacts

Vinod Gopinath

Properties of Cement like fineness,consistency,setting time,heat of hydration,soundness etc plays significant roles in maintaining the quality of structure.

Civil engineering

PCC Concrete – Plain Cement Concrete – PCC in Construction

Vinod Gopinath

PCC concrete of Plain Cement Concrete (PCC) is without reinforcement steel. Plain cement concrete (PCC) is high in compression and very low in tension. Plain cement concrete is commonly used over the ground to keep footing reinforcement from coming into direct contact with the soil. What do you mean by Plain cement concrete? How to select a concrete? What are the ingredients of plain cement concrete? Work procedure for placing plain cement concrete?

Environmental Engineering, Water pollution

What Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) Measures?

Vinod Gopinath

Biochemical Oxygen Demand is a term all of us come across in most of the articles on water pollution. In this blog, I will walk you through Biochemical Oxygen Demand, its significance and measurement. Before delving into Biochemical Oxygen Demand we should first understand the concept of Dissolved Oxygen (DO), its significance and measurement.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

Types of Cracks in Building- 14 Building Cracks Types- Causes & Prevention

Vinod Gopinath

Types of cracks in building varies with the type of building and construction. Cracks are always a hint of the stability and strength of the structure. Here we are going to find out the main causes and the remedial measures to tackle each of them. There are 14 causes of cracks in building Let’s jump right into one at a time. Joints need to be built like construction joints, expansion joints, control joints and slip joints.

staircase

Components of staircase – Importance and functions

Vinod Gopinath

Components of staircase has to perform unique functional requirements. A staircase is one of the most important components of a building. The primary purpose of a staircase is to facilitate the movement from one floor to another. Staircases are straight or round and constructed using reinforced concrete, steel, wood, stones, etc. Apart from serving as access between floors, staircases increase the aesthetic appearance of the building.

bricks, Building Materials

Testing of Bricks – Top 8 Test on bricks to ensure quality

Vinod Gopinath

Testing of Bricks is performed both on the job site and in the laboratory. A variety of test on bricks is performed to verify their suitability for use in construction. Bricks are one of the oldest and most significant building materials due to their longevity, dependability, strength, and low cost.

dams, Hydrauilics

Components of dam – 12 dam components explained

Vinod Gopinath

Dams are obstructions constructed across the water bodies to control the water flow and water levels. Each components of dams play specific roles in managing their prime responsibility of managing water. This article is about the components of dam and their functions.

geotechnical, RAFT FOUNDATION

Types of Raft Foundations – Advantages and features

Vinod Gopinath

Types of Raft Foundation are chosen based on a variety of criteria, including bearing capacity, applicable loads, site conditions, cost-effectiveness, etc. A raft foundation is a continuous slab resting on the soil and covering the entire area of the proposed structure. This is one of the most commonly used types of foundation in construction. Raft foundation types are classified according to their application.