Curtain wall system is one of the elements of facade technology in high rise building. Facades involves window wall, cladding elements and curtain walls.
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Heavyweight Aggregates for Production of Heavyweight Concrete
Heavyweight aggregates are used for the production of heavyweight concrete. Heavyweight aggregates have density of more than 2400 kg/m3.
Types of False Ceilings and its Applications
False ceiling is provided below the roof slab on suspended supports. The false celling is usually provided for temperature control (heat insulation for AC), to install lights, or to conceal electrical and other networking cables and ugly or too high ...
Density of Construction Materials in kg/m3 and lb/ft3
Density of construction materials are its mass per unit volume of materials. It is expressed in kg/m3 or lb/ft3 and shows compactness of building material.
TMT Reinforcement Steel Properties and Manufacturing
TMT reinforcement steel are used in reinforced concrete construction. Properties, manufacturing and advantages of TMT reinforcement steel is discussed.
Types of Plumbing and Drainage Systems in Buildings
Plumbing system in building is used for water supply through distribution system of pipes. Drainage system gets rid of human wastes through drainage pipes.
Tips for Innovations in Construction Materials and Equipments
Changing requirements, parameters, time constraints, size of works, specifications, quality requirements makes the mankind to go for innovations and develop new materials, equipments and technologies.
What is Culvert? Its Types, Materials and Location
Culvert is a tunnel structure constructed under roadways or railways to provide cross drainage or to take electrical or other cables from one side to other.