Download Handbook of Material Testing Book by Shiv Kumar [PDF]

In any construction project it is obligation of a contractor to establish a well equipped material testing laboratory. Quality Control Manager or Quality Control Inspector has a team along with Material Engineer from consultant end and one material engineer from the contractor\’s end. Both of these persons try to optimize the quality standards and thus … Read more

Download Engineered Concrete Mix Design and Test Methods PDF Book

The purpose of this book is to familiarize civil engineering and construction technology students withtwo of the most important materials of construction, Portland cement (PC) and Portland cement con-crete (PCC). People frequently make the error of using these terms interchangeably. It is important tokeep in mind that PC is a powder, while PCC is initially … Read more

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Concrete pavements have been used for highways, airports, streets, local roads, parking lots, industrial facilities, and other types of infrastructure. When properly designed and built out of durable materials, concrete pavements can provide many decades of service with little or no maintenance.  Concrete generally has a higher initial cost than asphalt but lasts longer and … Read more

What is Wobble Coefficient in post tensioning system?

Post tensioning structures are used in the design of buildings, bridges, and other structures with great tensile strength. There are several different types of materials used to make these structures, including steel cables and bars, high-strength steels, concrete, or fiberglass with or without steel fibers. When the material is put under tension during construction (or … Read more

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Paragon Constructors (Pvt) Ltd., a renowned name in the construction industry of Pakistan has initiated “Career Opportunity – 2015” for fresh and young civil engineers. Our main objective for hiring new engineers is to provide them with a  platform to enhance their careers by gaining quality construction experience. Paragon offers a variety of opportunities to … Read more