Defects In Plastering
The common defects in plaster works are listed below 1. Cracking: In this formation, one or more cracks appear in the plastered surface. 2. Blowing Or Blistering: This consists 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 a building situated underneath the surrounding ground. 2. Superstructure: The…
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. It should be strong and durable and should be capable…
Checklists For Shuttering
Checklists For Shuttering: Formwork or shuttering is a temporary and rigid structure used as a mould in which the freshly mixed concrete is poured to be hardened subsequently. It withstands…
Advantages Of RCC Stairs
R.C.C Stairs OR Reinforced Concrete Stairs: RCC stairs may be the most common stairs widely used than any other types of stair. These stairs can be easily moulded to any…
Formula To Find The Length Of A Pile
Formula To Find The Length Of A Pile: Let the properties of the soil penetrated be represented by the symbols given below: Weight of the soil = w kg/cu.m Angle…
RCC Framed Structure Buildings
RCC Framed Structure: Due to the lower compressive strength of bricks (For 1:2:4 cement concrete works), the width of load bearing walls for the building having more than four story…
Concreting In Hot Weather
Hot Weather Concreting: We know that cement possesses faster rate of hydration in hot weather. The rate of hydration of cement increases with the increases in temperature. Generally, 10° C…
Conditions Of Stability Of Retaining Walls
Conditions Of Stability Of Retaining Walls: A good retaining wall must fulfill the following requirements to ensure its stability: 1. The retaining wall should be able to resist the pressure…
Manufactured Sand Or M-Sand For Construction
Manufactured Sand Or M-Sand: Manufactured sand or M-Sand is a replacement of natural river sand made artificially from hard granite stone by crushing. M-sand is cubical in shape and edges…
Difference Between Weir And Barrage
Difference Between Weir And Barrage: The difference between weir and barrage is described below. Weir: Weir is an impenetrable boundary which is developed over a river or waterway to raise…
Estimating Steel For Reinforcement
Estimating Steel For Reinforcement: For RCC works estimates of steel is essentially required for the following purposes. 1. For acquirement of the materials. 2. To check or to submit the…
Specification For Laying 38 mm Damp-proof Course with Concrete Of 1:2:4 At Plinth Level
1. The damp-proof course should cover the total wall thickness. 2. The bottom of the DPC should be clear, even and free from overhanging that may damage to the damp-proof…
Waterproofing Of Flat Roofs
Waterproofing Of Flat Roofs: Flat Roof Waterproofing: Waterproofing of roofs has become an essential part of building construction. There are different methods which can be used for waterproofing of roofs.…
Handling Of Reinforcement At Site
Handling Of Reinforcement At Site: Whatever be the size of R.C.C work, it is important to arrange a bar bending schedule before starting of handling reinforcement at the construction site.…
Approximate Estimates
What Is Approximate Estimate? The approximate estimate is done in order to find out an approximate cost in a very short time before starting the project. The estimation is made…
R.C.C Beam And Slab Floor
R.C.C Beam And Slab Floor: For larger span and excessive loading situations or in circumstances where intermediate walls are not used RCC beam and slab construction is suitably adopted to…
Design Criteria Of Septic Tank
Septic Tank: Septic tank is a tank where sewage is kept a long time for sedimentation of suspended solid by anaerobic microorganism activity. Basically, the tank is rectangular in shape…
Characteristics Of Good Quality Paints
Characteristics Of Good Quality Paints: The characteristics of a good paint are as following: 1. A paint will be said good quality if it sticks well to the surface along…
Advantages & Disadvantages Of Precast Piles
Precast Concrete Piles: The various advantages and disadvantages of precast piles are described below: Advantages Of Precast Piles: 1. Precast piles can be cast well before the initiation of the…
Pier Foundation
Pier Foundation: When a heavy structure or building is to be constructed in soft or sandy soil and hard bed stratum for the foundation is situated at the reasonable depth…
8 Important Tests On Bricks You Should Know
How To Check Quality Of Bricks: Bricks are the most common and useful building materials used for masonry construction works. To build a long-lasting structure we should always use good…
Types Of Brick Bonds
Types Of Brick Bonds: The general types Of brick bonds used in brick masonry are as following: 1. English Bond, 2. Flemish Bond, 3. Stretcher Bond, 4. Header Bond, 5.…
Checklist For Masonry Work
Checklist For Masonry Work: The masonry work checklist is as following: 1. Availability of the materials according to everyday necessity and reports of tests. 2. Cleaning work zone of free…