A/C– An abbreviation for air conditioner or air conditioning. A/C Condenser– The outside fan unit of the Air Conditioning system. It removes the heat from the Freon gas and “turns” the gas back into a liquid and pumps the liquid back to the coil in the furnace. A/C Disconnect- The main electrical ON-OFF switch near… Read More: Construction Definitions & Terms – Beginning with A and B »
As required by the contract specifications, the contractor shall establish a test program to ensure that all required testing is properly identified, planned, documented and performed under controlled and suitable environmental conditions, including cleanliness. Such test procedures shall incorporate or reference the requirements as contained in the contract technical specifications, codes, and industry standards. As… Read More: Construction Project Site Field Testing Procedures »
CO– An abbreviation for “Certificate of Occupancy“. This certificate is issued by the local municipality and is required before anyone can occupy and live within the home. It is issued only after the local municipality has made all inspections and allmonies and fees have been paid. Caisson– A 10? or 12? diameter hole drilled into… Read More: Construction Definitions & Terms – Beginning with C and D »
The purpose of this method is to determine the crushing value of the given sample of aggregate for the road construction works. The Principal mechanical properties required in road stones are: Satisfactory resistance to crushing under the roller during construction and Adequate resistance to surface abrasion under traffic. Also stresses under rigid tyre rims of… Read More: Aggregate Crushing Value Test Method »
Below is a brief method statement for construction of non disruptive road crossing by using the HDD drilling method. List of Equipment, Machinery & Materials HDPE Pipes Drilling Machine Jet Assembly (Drilling head , water tanker & Bentonite mix ) Transmitter, Receiver and Wire line Reamer Tool Welding Machine Towing head Swivel and Polymers Extenders Roles… Read More: Method Statement for Construction of Non Disruptive Road Crossing NDRC… »
Aggregates form the major portion of pavement structure and they form the prime materials used in pavement construction. Aggregates have to bear stresses occurring due to the wheel loads on the pavement and on the surface course they also have to resist wear due to abrasive action of traffic. These are used in pavement construction… Read More: Pavement Materials Classification and Properties »