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Why it's preferred to use vibrators when pouring concrete in some cases?‎

What should be the maximum and minimum slump of concrete?‎

If on-site slump test fails, should engineers allow the contractor to continue the concreting works? ‎

If we do not have a concrete quality report from the lab but a field or physical quality of concrete is good?‎

As a good QA/QC Engineer, what are the recommendations at the site? start poring or not?‎

How to repair the concrete crack?‎

We have poured concrete but there is some area appeared cracks. How to repair it?‎

Why is the use of granular sub-base in concrete carriageways not preferred?‎

How can a civil engineer avoid high temperature problems in concrete?‎

Pl share useful statistics of concrete strength resulted due to poor curing adopted?‎

What is the difference between direct circulation drilling and reverse circulation drilling?‎

Is there clear guidelines to reduce item rates, if the Contractor does not comply with the minimum curing period of Reinforced Cement Concrete works?‎

After documentation to this effect from the side of PMC, Client or Consultant, is there any specific guideline or recommended procedure to reduce the payable rate towards‎ ... See More

Why are separation membranes used between concrete pavement slab and sub-base?‎