Articles in this category PREPARATIONS REQUIRED BEFORE READY-MIX CONCRETE PREPARATIONS REQUIRED BEFORE READY-MIX CONCRETE 1) Quality formwork must be used. Quality formwork ensures that the concrete is well processed and has a good appearance. 2) The formwork must be clea... Excavation EXCAVATION In order to perform layout on the plot, a site plan prepared according to the zoning status is first obtained from the municipality. Based on the measurements given in this plan, a survey... POINTS TO CONSIDER WHEN USING A VIBRATOR POINTS TO CONSIDER WHEN USING A VIBRATOR 1) The vibrator should be used after the concrete is spread with a shovel. If concrete is transported with the vibrator, segregation occurs. 2) In shear wall... TYPICAL FLOOR FORMWORK STAGES TYPICAL FLOOR FORMWORK STAGES 1) Setting out the axes 2) Erecting the columns 3) Leveling the columns 4) Cutting columns at floor elevation and setting up beams 5) Setting up floor slabs 6) Balc... POURING READY-MIX CONCRETE WITH A PUMP POURING READY-MIX CONCRETE WITH A PUMP 1) To ensure homogeneity and prevent formation of unwanted joints, concrete should be poured by filling the cross-section completely. If the formwork is not wel... CONCRETE POURING IN HOT WEATHER CONCRETE POURING IN HOT WEATHER 1) Especially in areas where reinforcement is dense, formwork with high thermal conductivity should not be used. 2) Before starting concrete pouring, the formwork and... BRICK WALL CONSTRUCTION BRICK WALL CONSTRUCTION 1) Bricks shall be wetted when building walls. 2) When laying the first course, the floor and column sides must be cleaned and wetted. 3) Brick wall courses must be at the s...