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Development of Construction Industry - 01

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The construction industry is an industry where a large number of people depend on a combination of many sectors. If you take it with the commission, it is impossible to say the number of dependents clearly 🤫. This industry runs from building a small drainage system, concreting a road to building a large building and city system.A large number of occupations from laborer to engineer are associated with this industry.                                              Photo by Jiyoung Kim: https://www.pexels.com/photo/tower-crane-used-in-building-construction-4513940/ Since the time of the previous kings, our country has been a state that has been amazed in the field of construction. The technology of some ancient products can't be found even in western countries. When you see designs like Sigiriya, Lowamahapaya, Ruwanwelisaya, you can imagine where we were cen...

Wasthu widhyawa and modern science

Wasthu widhyawa is an aspect that is considered before building a house since ancient times. It is the hope of many Sri Lankans to complete the components of their house in accordance with Vastu Shastra. And there are not without those who do not believe in this. But we think that what we are talking about today will be useful for both of them. Vastu In science, it is said that the house is built in such a way that the universal energy around us is taken into the house and spread throughout the house. What we are going to do today is to see if it is possible to explain some of the facts involved in the wasthu widhyawa through modern technology. To be honest, even though it is not possible to explain all the facts in that way, we thought that we should talk about some of the confirmed facts. It is mentioned in Vastu that it is inauspicious to place the wood under the top of the roof above the eaves of the house. Let's choose this as the first point. Technically speaking, here is how...

Is it possible to mix concrete with ice?

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Do you really use ice to make concrete? This ice concrete is commonly used for constructions in very hot countries and for constructions with a large area and considerable height, for example, piles, pile caps (with a large height) and thick slabs etc. (trasfer plates). In addition, if the grade of the concrete does not come or the target strength after 30 days of placing the concrete is very high (>40N/m), ice concrete is used. In general, the substance called concrete is formed by adding cement, sand, black stone and water. The reaction between cement and water is the main factor for the strength of concrete. This reaction is known as curing or curing process. Some time passes and some heat is released.If the strength of the concrete is to reach the targeted level or to reach the concrete grade, the main requirements are that this curing process takes place over a certain period of time and under relevant conditions. This process preferably takes place at a temperature between 50°...