Slump Cone Test and its Advantages – Limitations
Slump Cone Test and its Advantages - Limitations
Although, the slump cone test is not entirely satisfactory since it gives widely varying results and also...
Concrete Bleeding – Bleeding of Concrete
Concrete Bleeding - Bleeding of Concrete
Concrete bleeding is the appearance of a watery scum (also called laitance) on the surface of a concrete after...
Concrete Segregation – Segregation of Concrete
Concrete Segregation - Segregation of Concrete
It is the separating of the coarse aggregate from the rest of the mix or the separating of the...
Storage of Cement
Storage of Cement
Cement can be safely stored in sacks for a few months if kept in dry and air-right room. If prolonged storage of...
Test for Freshness of Cement
Test for Freshness of Cement
Indications of a damaged cement are given by the presence of large lumps of set cement, and when this happens...
Hydration of Cement & Evolution of Heat
Hydration of Cement & Evolution of Heat
When water is added to cement, the cement hydrates and during the chemical reactions which take place while...
How to Patch Scratches & Small Holes in Hardwood Flooring
How to Patch Scratches & Small Holes in Hardwood Flooring
Materials & Tools Needed:
1. Hammer
2. Wood Patch
3. Putty Knife
4. Sand Paper
5. Wood Restorer
Procedure on How...
How to Remove Stains in Hardwood Floors
How to Remove Stains in Hardwood Floors
Materials & Tools Needed:
1. Sand paper
2. Oxalic Acid Crystals
3. Rubber gloves
4. Borax
5. Wood restorer
Procedure on How to Remove...
How to Clean and Renew Hardwood Floors
How to Clean and Renew Hardwood Floors
Materials & Tools Needed:
1. Vacuum Cleaner
2. Hot Water
3. Mild Detergents or Hardwood Floor Cleaning Kit (Prefer Solvent Type...
North Dakota Cone Test
North Dakota Cone Test
North Dakota Cone Test is a cone penetration test similar to the California Bearing Ratio (C.B.R.) test developed by the North...