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Compaction of Soil - Uses and Effects of Soil Compaction

Author: Haseeb Jamal / Date: Mar 31, 2017 / Tags: Definition, Advantages
Compaction is the application of mechanical energy to a soil to rearrange the particles and reduce the void ratio. The principal reason for compacting soil is to reduce subsequent settlement under working loads. As water is added to a soil ( at low moisture content) it becomes easier for the particles to move past one another during the application of the compacting

Types and Causes of Cracks in Concrete

Author: Haseeb Jamal / Date: Mar 31, 2017 / Tags: Reinforced Concrete
One of the major causes of cracks in concrete is contraction and cooling due to heat evolution during the process of hydration which leads the concrete towards the setting. Cracks can appear in the section which is smaller and attached to the larger section due to differential expansion and contraction. The rapid drying usually occurs during hot weather when concrete

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