Difference Between Short Column And Long Column
Difference Between Short Column And Long Column There are different types of columns used in structures. In our previous article, we have already discussed that topic. In this article, I…
Types Of Columns Used In Construction
What Is Column? Column is a vertical member which transfers loads of a structure from beam and slab to the foundation. The effective depth of a column exceeds three times…
How To Calculate Weight Of Mild Steel Plates For Billing
Mild steel plates are widely used in construction works. There are different sizes of mild plates available in the market. In this article, I will explain how to calculate the…
Advantages And Limitations Of Staad Pro Software
What Is Staad Pro? Staad pro is a structural analysis and designing software used to analyze and design RCC and steel structure according to the relative country code. It is…
How To Calculate Slope Of Staircase
Staircase is one of the most important components of a building. It helps people to access different floors of a building. When it comes to constructing a staircase, it is…
What Is Green Concrete – It’s Advantages, Disadvantages & Application
What Is Green Concrete? The concrete that is made with concrete wastes which are eco-friendly, uses less energy in its production and produces less carbon dioxide than ordinary concrete is…
Difference Among Clear Cover, Nominal Cover And Effective Cover
Cover is the thickness of concrete measured from the nearest outer surface of reinforcement. Cover is mainly provided to protect the reinforcement bars. In RCC structure reinforcement provided in concrete…
Staad Pro Shortcut Keys
Staad pro is an advanced structural analysis and design software application used to analyze and design RCC and Steel structures. It is one of the most widely used software by…
Standard Height Of Bathroom Fittings
The importance of bathroom in our daily life cannot be ignored. Because bathroom is the place where people not only clean themselves but also get relaxed. However, when it comes…
Rat Trap Bond Of Brick – Advantages And Disadvantages
What Is Rat Trap Bond? Rat trap bond is a type of brick masonry wall in which bricks are laid in vertical position instead of conventional horizontal position creating a…
Things To Check Before Buying A Flat Or House
Checking the quality of a flat or house is not an easy task. The quality depends on acceptance criteria with pre-defined product specifications. Quality also depends on the agreement with…
Bar Bending Shape Codes – Bar Bending Schedule Formula
What Is Bar Bending Schedule? Bar bending schedule or BBS is a list of reinforcement bars in tabular form which provides bar mark, bar shape, bar dia, dimension of bending…
How To Check Quality Of A Construction
Checking the quality of construction is not an easy task. There are many things that determine the construction quality of a project. In this article, I will discuss how to…
How To Design RCC Building Manually
Let’s design for a typical plan of a 2BHK. And let’s only take dead and live loads. Add wind loads and seismic loads according to zone after practicing with dead…
How To Calculate Brick, Cement And Sand In Brick Masonry
Quantity estimation of materials is essentially required in any construction works and the quantity of materials depends on the mix proportions of the concrete. In this article, I will discuss…
Quantity of Brick, Cement, Sand And Aggregates Required To Build 10ft x 10ft Room
Before calculating the number of bricks and quantity of concrete, we need to know some data. Let us assume The length of room = 10 ft breadth of room =…
Standard Sizes Of Columns In Structures
Standard Sizes Of Columns In Structures First Of all, there is no standard size of columns. The size of column depends on several factors such as the type of column,…
Types Of Failures In Beam
What Is A Beam? A beam is a horizontal structural member that carries vertical load acting on the building frame. Based on the design requirements, different types of beams are…
Why TMT Bars Are Better Than HYSD Bars
What Is TMT BAR: The Full form of TMT is ‘Thermo Mechanical Treatment’ through which they are produced. TMT bars are manufactured by rolling hot steel wires and then passing…
Checklists For Beam And Column Shuttering
Checklist For Beam Shuttering: 1. Quality and physical appearance of shuttering material is good or not. The formwork surface should be clean. 2. Check if shuttering oil is properly applied…
How To Calculate Load-Bearing Capacity Of RCC Slab
To calculate the load-bearing capacity of RCC slab, certain assumptions to be considered. Assumptions: 1. Slab is supported on all edges e.g. with the help of beams. 2. Slab can…
Difference Between Strip Footing And Strap Footing
Difference Between Strip Footing And Strap Footing: In this article, we will discuss the difference between strip footing and strap footing. What Is Strip Footing: Strip footing is a component…
Principle Of Concrete Mix Design
What Is Concrete Mix Design? Mix design is a method which determines the proportions of cement, water, fine aggregates and coarse aggregates to produce the concrete of required strength, workability…
How To Calculate Volume Of Cement Bag In m3
Calculating volume of 50 kg cement bag is very simple and easy. You just need to know the unit weight of cement. Unit Weight (Density) of Cement in loose condition…