The basic components of a building structure are the foundation, floors, walls, beams, columns, roof, stair, etc. These elements serve the purpose of supporting, enclosing and protecting the building structure. Mentioned below are the 12 basic components a building structure. ...
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What is Cross Wall Construction? Features and Benefits
Cross wall construction is a building construction technique in which the precast load-bearing walls are placed perpendicular to the lateral axis of the building. In this type of construction, the floors, roofs and the beams are supported by the load-bearing ...
Civil Engineering Aspects of Smart City
The application of Civil engineering in the construction of Smart infrastructure is the foundation for all the other key elements in a Smart city like Smart property, Smart economy, Smart living, Smart governance and Smart environment. The underlying principle behind ...
What is Skirting in Construction? Purpose and Types
Skirting is basically a board that runs along the border between the interior wall and the floor. It covers the improper edges, avoids scratches from furniture and gives a room a good finish. As a result of new modern ideas ...
4 Types of Septic Tank Materials
Septic tank collects sewage and treats it by bacterial decomposition and is generally located underground. For a better septic system, a good septic tank is important which depends on the type of material used for its construction. To select a ...
Points to Remember for Mortar in Brickwork Construction
Various grades of mortar such as M1, M2 etc. are used in brickwork construction. Lime mortar and cement mortar are two types of mortar generally used for brickwork. The properties, strength and uses of these mortars under various circumstances should ...
Common Quality Lapses in Brick Masonry Construction
Various types of defects occur in brickwork due to the adoption of low-quality materials or due to poor workmanship. These defects should be repaired and blended with the structure as soon as possible. Following are the common defects noticed in ...
Procedure of Brickwork in Masonry Construction
‘Standard specification and work procedure for brickwork in masonry construction‘ provides guidelines about quality of bricks, mortar, soaking of bricks, laying of bricks, curing, scaffolding etc. The construction of brickwork in substructure and superstructure requires quality control on various aspects ...