Category: Civil
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Room size, Directional Placement as per Vastu Sastra & Engineering
Vastra Shastra is an excellent tool for the building planning process. By following the given Vastu Shastra and Engineering recommendations for room size, orientation and window size, anyone can bring positivity, productivity and good energy into their home. Vastu Shastra is a scientific method based on the activities of the occupants, the position of the…
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Reasons to avoid Soil as an alternative to sand in concrete
High clay and silt Content The soil has high clay content and silt content and a high plasticity limit. Therefore, if soil is used as an alternative to sand, it will not not bond well with the cement matrix and results in weaker concrete. This is the main reason why engineers do not use soil…
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Calculate Cement Sand & Aggregate from Concrete Mix Ratios – M20, M15, M10, M5
Understanding the correct calculating methodology and knowing the precise quantity of materials is important to achieve the proper relative proportion of cement, sand, aggregate, and water for producing high-quality concrete. This comprehensive article offers straightforward methods to determine the exact amounts of cement, sand, aggregate, and water needed to attain different concrete grades, including M5,…