Retaining Wall Design
Retaining Wall Design: The thrust from the backing which tends to overturn the wall or causes it to slide is…
General Design Requirements Of R.C.C Structure
General Design Requirements Of R.C.C Structure: An efficient design of a reinforced concrete structure requires that the materials be economically…
Technical Terms Used In Masonry Works
The common terms used in masonry works are listed below 1. Header: It is a full brick or stone which…
Preparation Of Bar Bending Schedule
Bar Bending Schedule: Bar bending schedule or BBS is a list of reinforcement bars in tabular form which provides the…
Design Of RCC Columns
Design Of Columns: The safe axial load carrying capacity of different types of columns can be determined as follows: 1.…
Defects In Plastering
The common defects in plaster works are listed below 1. Cracking: In this formation, one or more cracks appear in…
Components Of A Building
Components Of A Building: A building can be divided into two general categories 1. Sub-Structure: It is the portion of…
How To Select Materials For DPC
Materials Used For Damp-proofing: An effective damp proofing material should have the following properties: 1. It should be impervious. 2.…
Checklists For Shuttering
Checklists For Shuttering: Formwork or shuttering is a temporary and rigid structure used as a mould in which the freshly…
Useful Civil Engineering Abbreviation
Civil Engineering Abbreviation: The common abbreviation used in civil engineering are as following: A.A.S.H.T.O – American Association of state highway…