What is Thermal Insulation of Buildings? In general, people living in hot regions wants to make their inside atmosphere very cool similarly people living in cold regions, wants warmer atmosphere inside. But, we know that the heat transfer takes place ...
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24 Different Components used for Pitched Roof Construction
What is Pitched Roof? Pitched roof is a type of roof which is provided with some slope as structure covering. We know that the roofs are generally provided at top to cover and protect the structure from different weather conditions. ...
Methods to Rectify Over Leaned Buildings and Structures
There are number of factors that cause the structure to excessively lean or settle. For example, liquefaction of soil beneath the foundation after earthquake occurrence, excavation, groundwater condition variation, poor soil bearing capacity, inappropriate foundation and construction defects. When a ...
Why is Timber Construction Popular in 21st Century?
Timber is a favorite construction material from the historic time and now, one of the favorite construction material of the future. Timber construction material when compared with other construction material gain: High Insulation property The carbon-dioxide emission is less Highly ...
Strategies to Protect Buildings Close to Deep Excavation
Building structures close to the excavation for deep foundations may suffer settlement and subsequent cracking and even failure. Therefore, it is necessary to practice utmost cares while deep excavation is carried out to reduce its undesired effect on the surrounding ...
Design and Construction Requirements for Flood Prone Building Structures
Design and construction requirements such as elevation of structure, foundations, anchorage and connections, use of fill and other factors for flood resistant building structures are discussed. Fig.: Foundation of Flood Resistant Building Structure Design and Construction of Flood Prone Building ...
Landings in Stairs – Purpose, Location and Standard Dimensions
What is a Stair Landing? Landings in a stair is a level floor or platform constructed at a location where the direction of stairs changes, between flights of the stair, or at the top of stair flight. The locations of ...
Types of Failures Experienced by Different Construction Materials Used in Structures
Types of failures experienced in different structure is greatly influenced by the type of construction material used. The resisting capability of steel structure to a particular load action is not similar to that of a concrete structure for the same ...