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Specification for Reinforcement in concrete

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concrete reinforcement bars

This requirement for reinforcement is excerpted from the specification for concrete work.

Materials

Reinforcement bars shall conform to the requirements from the following specifications: Read the rest of this entry »

PVC Waterproofing Membrane Application

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sarnafil PVC waterproofing membrane

Here after is the Method Statement for the Application of Sarnafil F 610-12 Felt PVC Waterproofing Membrane. Read the rest of this entry »

Tips for Construction Bids and Tenders

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construction bids

When all the preliminaries are completed and the owner has decided to proceed with the work, tenders are invited. Legally this is an attempt to check if there would be interested contractors to carry out the work within the estimated limit of time and finance. The invitation to Tender is not binding to the owner to proceed with the work and does not cause any liability for any expenses to which contractors would spend in preparing and submitting their construction bids. Read the rest of this entry »

Shrinkage Compensating Concrete

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shrinkag compensation concrete

There are significant developments in concrete technology for a number of different and unique applications. Shrinkage compensating concrete is a concrete made with an expansive cement which, when properly restrained by reinforcement or other means, will expand by an amount equal to or slightly greater than the anticipated drying shrinkage. Read the rest of this entry »