Testing and Specification of Drymix Mortar in Singapore

If you are looking to buy a private property or HDB flat in Singapore, make sure that you know all the pitfalls before you sign on the dotted line. Here are some of the major things you should look out for to avoid getting into a legal or financial tangle during the transaction.

When searching through Singapore real estate websites such as Property Guru, new homes and new builds are particularly tempting. If you intend to stay in your home for a long time, it makes sense to go for a new building without any faults rather than one which will soon become rundown and obsolete. There are both advantages and disadvantages of new builds, however, some of which are listed below:

In order to comply with the microbiological criteria of Section "C" of the Standards, samples of finished product or pre-converted materials from the manufacturing plant must be analyzed in a U.S. laboratory certified by FDA to conduct these tests. Samples are to be submitted a minimum of eight times per year.

forward. It's widespread use can be credited to it's simple design and craftsmanship, along with it's cost-effective economical nature. Adobe can be made into virtually any size or shape, provided the bricks are dried evenly and it's mixture before it's completion includes an effective reinforcement for bricks that are larger. Reinforcement can include cement, manure, straw, wooden posts, or rebar. Builders have learned over time that cement, straw, or manure blended into an average mixture of adobe can all develop a more durable, crack-resistant

When work begins, the old mortar is scraped out. This might be done with a power tool, but it's often done by hand to avoid damaging the bricks. After dust is cleared away, the new mortar is placed in the joints a layer at a time and allowed to dry. It might be necessary to mist the joints frequently to keep the mortar from drying out too soon. Once the new mortar is in place, the surface might be scratched so it matches the rougher texture the old mortar has due to weather

Also, if there is any paving, the choice are bricks, concrete or tile. The most widely used is concrete, especially for driveways which is cheap and practical. The same reason why at Mickleham they chosen to do concrete driveway.

Located in Windham, CT, Builder’s Concrete East produces ready mixed concrete for both commercial businesses and residential property owners. Their concrete mixes can be found in everything from sidewalks to driveways, and their reputation of supplying a high-quality product has kept them in business for the past 50 years. When it comes to concrete mixes, Builder’s Concrete East is an expert in the industry, and they offer several ready mixed concrete options. One of those options is to use flyash, a popular concrete additive that has many benefits.

Since 2008, Est Ephrem Makhlouf has provided a wide range of quality products for use in all areas of construction & a wide range of innovative specialty construction chemicals and materials that includes: spacers, PVC water stops, tie rods, clips, chamfers, concrete admixtures and fibers, products for architectural concrete, cement additives, masonry products, plaster products, tiling products, air and vapor barriers, roofing polyurethanes, door and deck flashings, structural waterproofing systems, sound and heat protection products. Through the commitment, dedication and hard work of its management, the company has developed into a very successful entity and earned reputation among its clients.

It is no secret that HDB housing is a popular choice in Singapore, making up 80 percent of all housing with 80 percent of those residents owning their own homes, according to the Housing and Development Board’s website. Property websites such as Property Guru list thousands of HDB flats available for both sale and rent throughout Singapore. Clearly there is a lot of choice and availability for HDB flats. But it is also clear that before making a decision on a flat, you should consider all of the benefits and risks together. The HDB system is set up with the intent of eliminating as many of these risks as possible, but these are still some to keep in mind when looking at HDB flats:

            By Mitchell Young    Student Number: 212200874  SRT153 Building Materials Science  Unit Chair: Dr Priya Rajagopalan  May 26th 2013    Word Count: 998

Aggregate is one of the basic constituents of concrete. Its quality is of considerable importance because about three-quarter of the volume of concrete is occupied by aggregates. One of the physical properties of aggregate that influence the property of concrete is the grading of aggregate. The grading of aggregate defines the proportions of particles of different size in the aggregate. The grading of fine (size < 5 mm) and coarse (size > 5 mm) aggregates are generally required to be within the limits specified in BS 882: 1992.

The testing is done in a laboratory off-site. The only work done on-site is to make a concrete cylinder for the compression test. The strength is measured in Megapascals (MPa) and is commonly specified as a characteristic strength of concrete measured at 28 days after mixing. The compressive strength is a measure of the concrete’s ability to resist loads which tend to crush it.

Ghosh, P., S. Mandal, B. Chattopadhyay and S. Pal, Use of microorganism to improve the strength of cement mortar. Cement and Concrete Research, 2005. 35(10): p. 1980-1983.

Singapore experiences a land constraint and with the rising population, there are an almost desperate calls for more housing estates as well as more facilities – even if that means calling on the dead.

The Urban Redevelopment Authority, also known as URA in short, is an independent statutory board under the Ministry of National Development which took on roles in the planning of the land use of Singapore, as well as being the conversation authority. Their mission is “to make Singapore a great city to live, work and play in” which means that the objectives of URA are channelled into attaining the broad vision of turning Singapore into a unique destination for tourist, while a liveable city for its citizen. These objectives include the conservation of heritage buildings, ensuring sustainability with the limited amount of resources Singapore have, the further development of new and iconic