Engineering June 3, 2025June 1, 2025Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP Test) Eng. Kivuva10 mins1 Apart from the California Bearing Ratio (CBR) discussed in a previous article, another method used for determining…continue reading..
Construction Materials April 15, 2025June 1, 2025California Bearing Ratio Eng. Kivuva19 mins0 The California Bearing Ratio (CBR) test is an essential soil test used to evaluate the strength and…continue reading..
Engineering November 4, 2024February 12, 2025Technological Advancement in Bridge Construction Industry in Kenya Tom Kiboi37 mins0 Abstract This article explores significant technological advancements in bridge construction. The study highlights how technological advancements in…continue reading..
Construction Materials August 27, 2024April 15, 2025Field Density Eng. Kivuva11 mins0 Field density is an in-situ test that measures the density of natural or compacted fine and medium-grained…continue reading..
Engineering August 13, 2024February 13, 2025Proctor Compaction Test Eng. Kivuva13 mins0 When it comes to construction and civil engineering, ensuring the stability and strength of the soil is…continue reading..
Engineering July 30, 2024February 12, 2025Atterberg Limits Eng. Kivuva19 mins1 In soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering, understanding the behaviour of soil under varying moisture contents is crucial.…continue reading..
Engineering July 23, 2024February 12, 2025Grading Eng. Kivuva11 mins0 Grading, also known as Sieve Analysis or Particle Size Distribution, determines the proportion of particle sizes in…continue reading..
Engineering July 17, 2024June 3, 2025Methods of Test for Soils for Civil Engineering Purposes Eng. Kivuva17 mins0 Soil refers to the unconsolidated top layer of the ground surface. It consists of weathered rock fragments,…continue reading..
Construction Materials January 16, 2024February 12, 2025What is Self Compacting Concrete? Eng. Kivuva8 mins2 In normal structural concrete placement circumstances, the compaction of the concrete during the process is critical in…continue reading..
Construction Materials November 22, 2023February 12, 2025Soil Stabilization Methods Eng. Kivuva11 mins2 Soil is one of the most widely used material in the construction industry, owing to its plentiful…continue reading..