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How to Perform Cement Testing for Construction of Buildings?

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The National Crime Records Bureau ( NCRB ) reported 38363 deaths between 2001 and 2015 due to concrete structure collapses. You may believe that weather conditions or natural disasters are responsible for the fall of buildings, bridges, or dams. However, the truth is different. Construction design, quality of construction materials, structural defaults, and structural maintenance are the factors behind building downfalls.  Negligence in construction practices can leave concrete structures prone to water seepage. Structural audits and remediation efforts can help. But, the lack of proper maintenance rules it out. Construction should begin with soil testing . High strength, stable soils are capable of supporting high-rise buildings.  The use of inferior quality construction materials is commonplace in India. Good quality construction materials can prevent building collapses and save lives. A simple precaution to stop catastrophic structural destruction is to test the materials b...