Movements in masonry buildings are deformations caused to it due to various reasons. Types and causes of such movements in masonry buildings is discussed.
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Geogrids- Types, Functions, Applications and Advantages in Construction
Geogrids is a geosynthetic materials used as reinforcement in construction works. Types of geogrids, its functions, applications and advantages in construction works are discussed.
Passive Solar Buildings – Concept, Benefits and Performance
Passive solar buildings uses solar energy for its energy needs in different seasons. The Concept of passive solar buildings, performance and benefits are discussed.
Properties of Materials for Reinforced Concrete Masonry Walls Construction
Reinforced concrete masonry wall is constructed by assembling of masonry units for example concrete block or bricks, mortars, reinforcing, and sometimes grout that is a kind of soupy concrete. In this article properties of materials employed in the construction of ...
Functional Requirements of Floors in Building Construction
Floors in buildings provide strong level surface to support occupants, furnitures, and other equipments. There are various functional requirements of floors which are discussed in this article.
Bamboo Reinforced Concrete – Properties, Mix Proportion, Design and Construction
Bamboo reinforced concrete mix proportion, design principles and construction technique with properties of bamboo as reinforcement in concrete is discussed.
Damp Proof Course (DPC) -Methods of DPC Installation in Construction [PDF]
What is DPC? The damp proof course (DPC) is generally applied at basement levels, which restricts the movement of moisture through walls and floors. The selection of materials for the damp proof course and its various methods of applications in ...
Construction Techniques in Acoustic Planning of a Building
Noise control inside a building can be achieved by following construction techniques while construction of a building. The construction techniques of walls, windows, doors and floors and selection of appropriate building materials are discussed for better acoustic control in buildings. The ...