Confined masonry construction is a combination of two masonry, which consists of masonry walls (clay brick or concrete block units) and horizontal and vertical RC confining members built on all four sides of a masonry wall panel. Vertical members such ...
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Types of Grouts for Tile Installation
Ceramic tile, porcelain tile or natural stone tiles use some form of grout to fill the joints between the tiles. The grout material used for this must prevent moisture from penetrating the underlying surface. A grout gains this property by ...
Paver Blocks – Types, Shapes, Uses, and Benefits
Paver block or Paving block is one of the most popular flexible surface treatment options for exterior pavement applications. These blocks are aesthetically pleasing, comfortable to walk on, extremely durable and easy to maintain.
Window Treatments – Methods and Types
Window treatment is an external modification given to the windows in the form of a cover to improve the beauty of the window and the room. Window treatments can be of two types: Hard treatment and Soft Treatment. This article ...
What are Tile Spacers? How to use Tile Spacers?
Tile spacers are plastic objects either made in T or crossed shapes that are placed between the tiles to maintain a constant and consistent spacing between the tiles. The spacer creates a gap that is filled by grout, which would ...
Slate Tile Flooring – Features, Pros and Cons
Slate flooring is a beautiful and unique tile option that gives a unique character to the interior and exterior spaces of the building. Slate tiles are of mountain origin. Each piece has a unique design and feature that brings an ...
Concrete Durability Requirements Based on ACI-318-19
The ACI 318-19 set durability demand for concrete based on the category exposure and class exposure of the structure, dependent on the ground and weather situation of the area. Each exposure category contains different class exposure. The class exposure describes ...
Design Requirements of Concrete Based on ACI 318-19
There are several requirements established in ACI 318-19 (Building Code Requirements for Concrete and Commentary) that concrete materials need to meet; otherwise, it would not be suitable for the construction of a structure. These requirements vary from one structure to ...