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 is laid with its length perpendicular to the face of…
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 following important details: 1. Bar mark, which indicates the right…
Design Of RCC Columns
Design Of Columns: The safe axial load carrying capacity of different types of columns can be determined as follows: 1. Short Column Having Lateral Ties Or Binders: Where σcc =…
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…
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 Transport Official. A.C.I – American Concrete Institute. A.R.E.A – American…
Distribution Of Stress Between Steel & Concrete
Stress Distribution Between Steel & Concrete: As per the basic assumption, plain RCC section before bending remains plain after bending. It is clear that in the flexural member at a…
10 + Thumb Rules For Concrete Mix Design
For adding 4 liters of water in 1 cu.m freshly mixed concrete 1. The slump value will be increased by 25 mm. 2. The compressive strength of concrete will be…
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…
Lap Length / Lapping Length Of Steel Bars
Lapping is very important for reinforcement usually done to increase the length of bars. In this article, I will discuss lap length of bars with examples. What Is Lap Length?…
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…
Polymer Concrete – Types, Advantages And Application
What Is Polymer Concrete? Polymer concrete is a new concrete produced with OPC concrete cured and impregnated with liquid or vaporous chemical compound (Methyl methacrylate monomer) and polymerized by gamma…
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…
What Is Development Length Of Bars
What Is Development Length ? The development length can be defined as the length of the bar required for transferring the stress into the concrete. In other words, development length…
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…
Singly Reinforced Beam Design Procedure
Singly Reinforced Beam: When the area of steel is provided in tension zone only i.e the reinforcement is given only in tension zone, it will be known as singly reinforced…
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.…