How To Check Sand Quality In Field
Quality of materials is the key to construction. To achieve the desired strength of a structure you should always use good quality materials. In this article, I will …
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Site Inspection And Preliminary Investigation
Site Inspection And Preliminary Investigation For Construction: Investigation of a site is the initial step that should be taken before planning and developing a structure. A proper site …
Raft Foundation – Advantages And Construction Method
What Is Raft Foundation? Raft foundation is a type of shallow foundation, made of dense reinforced concrete slab covering the total area of the bottom of a structure. …
Properties Of Fireproof Materials For Building Construction
Fireproof is an essential term in building construction. The materials used in construction should possess fire resisting properties for better safety and protection. The characteristics of a good …
Calculation Of Bricks In A Wall
Calculation Of Bricks In A Wall: Estimation of building materials is essentially required before starting a new construction project. In our previous article, we have already discussed how to calculate …
Requirements Of A Good Formwork
Requirements Of A Good Formwork: Formwork is a temporary but rigid structure in which the cast in situ concrete is laid for casting the members to the required …
Difference Between Bolt And Screw
Bolt Vs Screw: Fasteners are the smallest part of a structure. Bolts and screws are the most commonly used as fasteners for joining of materials. In this article, …
Advantages Of Thermal Insulation In A Building
Thermal Insulation: During building construction, the process adopted to prevent heat transfer between outside and inside of the building is known as thermal insulation. Nowadays thermal insulation has …