Construction site works are generally classified into permanent site works and temporary site works. Permanent site works are required for the entire lifespan of the structure. For example, some retaining walls can be a permanent structure that is part of ...
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Standard Brick Dimensions Based on Different Codes
Brick dimensions is one of the most crucial parameters that need to be considered during the selection of bricks in order to ensure they fit with the design layout. Brick selection is decided based on the certain application in which the ...
10 Types of Stones Used for Building Constructions
Many types of stones are available such as basalt, marble, limestone, sandstone, quartzite, travertine, slate, gneiss, laterite, and granite which can be used as construction materials. The stones used for building construction should be hard, durable, tough, and should be ...
Flat Plate Floor System – Features and Advantages
A flat plate floor system is a reinforced concrete frame system with a uniform thickness that is supported directly over the columns or the load-bearing walls. The flat plate floor system is a common floor construction type employed in the ...
Uses of Different Types Portland Cement
Portland cement is an excellent building material generally used for its excellent binding properties giving strength to structural elements. Portland cement is most commonly used for the production of concrete. It is also used as a basic ingredient in the ...
How to Pour Concrete Over-Existing Concrete Slab?
As everything in the world, concrete also has a lifespan and it wears out over time. Imperfections forms when the concrete hardens or sinks into the ground. Pouring fresh concrete over the existing concrete is a common way to level ...
Concrete Waterproofing- Types, Steps, and Advantages
Concrete waterproofing is the application of impervious material layer on concrete which prevents water from penetrating and making the structure waterproof so that it remains relatively unaffected by water. Concrete is pervious and porous compound which absorbs water, waterborne contaminants ...
What is Poisson’s Ratio of concrete?
Poisson’s ratio of concrete is the ratio of transverse strain to longitudinal strain in concrete specimen subjected to axial loads. The longitudinal strain and vertical strain are produced due to concrete volume reduction under compression load. Volume reduction of concrete specimen ...