Plinth Beam in Civil Construction: Purpose, Size, Reinforcement and IS Code Rules
A plinth beam is a reinforced concrete beam cast at plinth level, the level of the ground floor, spanning horizontally from column to column…Read More →
Civil Engineering
Civil engineering basics for students: surveying, concrete, beams, foundations and construction materials.
Classification of Surveying
Surveying is classified first by whether the earth’s curvature is considered: plane surveying (curvature ignored, areas up to about 250-260 km²) and geodetic surveying…Read More →
Fixed Beam: Definition, Fixed End Moments and Deflection
A fixed beam (also called a built-in or encastre beam) is a beam whose both ends are rigidly fixed, so the ends can neither…Read More →
TMT Full Form: Thermo-Mechanically Treated Steel Bars Explained
TMT stands for Thermo-Mechanically Treated. A TMT bar is a steel reinforcement bar that is hot-rolled and then quenched with water jets, so it…Read More →
Plain Cement Concrete (PCC) in Foundations: Ratio, Grades and Site Procedure
Plain cement concrete (PCC) is concrete made of cement, sand, coarse aggregate and water with no steel reinforcement. In foundation work it is laid…Read More →
What Is a Diploma in Civil Engineering? Eligibility, Syllabus, Jobs and Further Study
A diploma in civil engineering is a 3-year polytechnic course that you can join after passing Class 10. It trains you to work on…Read More →