Bricks are one of the oldest building materials, dating back to 7000 BC for the sun-dried types and 3500 BC for the first kiln-fired blocks. The traditional bricklaying process involves spreading mortar, positioning a brick, and smoothing out excess mortar ...
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Major Problems in Concrete Pumping Works: How to Avoid Them? Video Included
The major problems that one encounters when pumping concrete are blockage of pipeline, and segregation and bleeding of concrete mix. Blockage is the failure of concrete to emerge at the end of the pipeline. It is characterized by an increase ...
Types of Rolling Shutter Doors
Rolling shutters are one of the most common types of doors where the large size of openings, safety, protection against fire and theft is a concern. The rolling shutter is made from heavy steel strips interlocked and hinged for maximum ...
How to Select the Right Curing Method for Structural Concrete Elements?
The selection of curing methods for structural concrete elements is governed by the size and shape of concrete members, type of concrete used, such as normal concrete or high-strength concrete, economy, material availability, labor force, in-situ versus plant concrete production, ...
What are the Factors Controlling the Distance Between RCC Columns?
There is no specific rule to determine the desired distance between reinforced concrete columns. Factors like architectural considerations, function of the building, and the structure’s load play a significant role in determining an optimum span between two reinforced concrete columns. ...
How To Future-Proof Buildings with These 7 Principles
In today’s age of rapid technological development, it is challenging to keep up with the latest trends as technologies are being replaced with new innovations almost every day. Gadgets like smartphones and computers are replaced by a new and more ...
How to Construct Footing for Residential Buildings with Maximum Two storeys?
The construction of footing for residential buildings of a maximum two-story is relatively easy. This is because the imposed load is small, hence problems related to underlying soil can be solved properly with a good degree of certainty. The building ...
How to Construct a Concrete Building: A Step-by-Step Guide
The construction of concrete buildings is different from one structure to another based on the size, complexity, function, and materials of the building. Additionally, soil types, environmental conditions, availability of local skilled labor and construction equipment, and construction material availability ...