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What Are Types of Shallow Foundations? Complete List

Shallow foundations are the most common types of foundations used globally. Knowing the types of shallow foundations and how to construct them is very vital for engineers. This is because the type of shallow foundation chosen can greatly influence the construction time and cost. This article gives a detail explanation of the different types of shallow foundations, their advantages and…

Types Of Deep Foundation: Complete List And Their Uses

Most existing structure are supported by foundations that rely on the bearing capacity of shallow soil layers. Sometimes, these shallow soil layers lack enough strength to support large loads from heavy structures. As soil strength generally gets stronger as we go deeper, foundations are made to go deeper to be able to rest on strong soil layers beneath. These types of foundations are called deep…

Foundation Types: 3 Different Types of Home Foundations

A foundation supports the load of a building and transfers it to the ground. There are different types of home foundations and choosing the right type of foundation for a house is one of the most important decisions in home construction. This is because the foundation type can greatly affect the cost and duration of the project. So, it’s crucial for homeowners to understand the different types of…

Complete List of Pile Foundation Types and Their Benefits

Every structure starts with a foundation. Pile foundation types are very useful in situations where other foundation types cannot provide satisfactory results or are not possible to construct. In this article, we present in detail, pile foundation types, their installation procedures plus their advantages and disadvantages. What Is pile foundation? Pile foundations are deep foundations that…

What is Honeycombing in concrete

One of the most undesirable defects that can occur during concrete construction is honeycombing. The name honeycombing is derived from the fact that when you look at this defect, it looks like the honeycombs that honey bees produce.  In this article, we will discuss about the causes, harmful effects and remedies of honeycombing. We will end by recommending actions that you can take on site to…

Concrete is the most popular man-made building material and its production and use account for about 8% of global carbon emission. Coupled with this, concrete is brittle and frequently develops cracks that need repairs. Cracks are gateways for water and harmful chemical to seep into the concrete material. These harmful chemicals and water corrode steel and degrade the concrete, thereby reducing…

Concrete is unarguably, one of the most popular building materials used globally. When fresh concrete is cast, it begins to harden and requires a certain amount of moisture. Concrete curing is the process of providing adequate time, moisture and temperature for concrete to attain the strength needed for its intended use. Concrete strength is achieved through hydration reactions that occur between…

 An Indepth Guide To Concrete Mix Design: The DOE Method

Concrete is a composite building material that is produced by mixing cement, water and aggregate in specific proportions. Concrete is one of the most widely used building materials and it is usually produced to meet certain properties both in its fresh and hardened states. The fresh state properties may include workability, while some properties in the hardened state are strength and durability.…

What Is Concrete Grade? Concrete Grade Mix Ratio And Uses

Concrete is one of the most popular building materials used globally for construction. Concrete is a mixture of cement sand, aggregate and water. This mixture produces concrete of varying strength depending on the mix ratio of the components. A given mix ratio produces a particular grade of concrete. The question I often get from people is how to chose the right mix ratio to obtain a given grade…