Plinth area and carpet area of a building is measured for estimation and calculation of building cost. It is also a measure of usable space of building. Plinth area is the covered built-up area measured at the floor level of ...
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Uses of Cement
There are different uses of cement such as to make cement mortar, cement concrete which are used in various types of masonry and concrete structures. These uses of cement are discussed in detail.
Extruded and Wood Mold Bricks for Residential Construction
Extrusion and Molding are the main two means by which the bricks are manufactured. The bricks produced by each method have similar characteristics but have differences that are noticeable. Extruded Brick in Residential Construction The main composition of bricks is ...
Asphalt Shingles as Roofing Material and its Types
The manufacture of asphalt roofing materials has been undergone from the 1890s. Today asphalt shingles cover 70 to 80 percent of the roofs in united states. It has now spread to different part of the world. The asphalt roof shingles ...
Installation of Wooden Flooring over Concrete Slab
Any installation of wooden flooring over a concrete slab must be carried out only after having a polyethylene vapor barrier on the ground where the concrete slab is laid and on the top of the concrete slab. This is to ...
What are Different Timber Producing Trees for Use in Construction?
Timber is used for so many purposes in construction industry. Constructional timber is obtained from the different types of trees which are abundantly available in different regions. Some of the most used timber producing trees and their uses in engineering ...
Mortar Mix Ratio Proportioning for Masonry Construction
Mortar mix ratio i.e. proportioning of cement sand in mortar provides consistency in the performance and appearance of masonry construction. Proper proportioning of mortar ingredients helps in having the following advantages: Uniformity of strength Uniform workability Uniform color Uniformity of ...
Checklist for Masonry Wall Construction
The checklist in masonry wall construction is prepared to ensure that the masonry projects are constructed according to the higher standards. This is carried out by providing proper assistance for undergoing the review processes at the site. The in-charge of ...