Reading time: 1 minute Concrete is one of the most frequently used building materials worldwide. The distinctive characteristics like strength, durability, low-maintenance, energy-efficient, ...

Reading time: 1 minute The DIY home improvement market reported a skyrocketing growth in 2020. According to a report published in October 2020, the industry is growing at an annual rate of 4.8% and is ...

Reading time: 1 minute Reinforcement Bar Cutoffs and Bend Points It is common practice to cut or bend main reinforcement in beams and slabs where it is no longer required. But tensile steel should ...

The hydrological cycle is involved in the total earth system. The total system can be classified into three important zone: Atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere. Atmosphere forms the gaseous ...

Reading time: 1 minute In an era when sustainability has become an important benchmark for forward-thinking buildings, it's inspiring to see how far architecture and design have come in the pursuit of ...

Mentioned below are the 12 basic components a building structure. Roof Parapet Lintels Beams Columns Damp proof course (DPC) Walls Floor Stairs Plinth Beam Foundation Plinth 1. Roof The roof forms the ...

Reading time: 1 minute Quality tests on concrete are performed as a part of quality control of concrete structures. Different quality tests on concrete such as compressive strength tests, slump tests, ...

Reading time: 1 minute Bridge bearings are structural equipment or devices installed between bridge substructure and superstructure to transfer the applied load including earthquake loads; wind loads; ...

5. WBM Roads Water Bound Macadam (WBM) roads contain crushed stone aggregate in its base course. The aggregates are spread on the surface and rolled after sprinkling water. WBM roads provide better ...

Reading time: 1 minute There are different types of windows used in building construction to provide ventilation, and view. The selection of windows depends on many criteria. A window is a vented ...

8. Construction Errors There are two common types of construction errors; the first one includes temporary protection measures during the construction phase, and the second one is the foundation work.

2. Aggregate Grading The particle grading of the aggregate mainly affects the quantity of mixing water required for adequate workability. Increase in the proportion of fines increases the water ...