The construction of footing for residential buildings of a maximum two-story is relatively easy. This is because the imposed load is small, hence problems related to underlying soil can be solved properly with a good degree of certainty. The building ...
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How to Perform Riveting and Bolting in Steel Structure?
Riveting and bolting are the most commonly adopted procedure used for connecting steel members in a steel structure. The detailed procedures for performing proper riveting and bolting operations are discussed in this article. A riveted steel connection is made between two plates ...
How to Fix Doors and Windows in Wall Openings?
Doors and windows are among the essential elements of a building from security, functional, and aesthetic point of view. Proper fixing of doors and windows in wall openings is vital as faulty installation could compromise the safety of the building. ...
How to Prepare Concrete for Footings of a Two-storey Building?
Preparation of concrete for footings of a building with a maximum of two storeys can be carried out in the field without the need for extensive calculations. It involves selecting suitable constituent materials and properly mixing them to produce concrete ...
How to Monitor Stone and Brick Masonry Work?
Masonry work indicates the construction of structures using building blocks like stones, bricks, concrete, etc. The process involves significant physical, mental, and temporal demands. High task demands increase the likelihood of errors, with implications for rework, safety, and productivity. To ...
How to Construct a Concrete Building: A Step-by-Step Guide
The construction of concrete buildings is different from one structure to another based on the size, complexity, function, and materials of the building. Additionally, soil types, environmental conditions, availability of local skilled labor and construction equipment, and construction material availability ...
How to Determine the Severity of Concrete Cracks?
Various indicators help determine the severity of concrete cracks. The concrete cracks are assumed to be serious if they are active and widening continuously, allow moisture penetration, retain dirt, or are located in a high-visibility area. The structural cracks can ...
Standard Specifications of Hollow and Solid Concrete Blocks
In recent times, we have seen a drastic transition from brick masonry to concrete block masonry due to its numerous advantages such as fire resistance, good acoustic performance, cost-efficiency, and strength. In this article, we’ll discuss the standard specifications of ...