The naturally available stones from the quarry are irregular in shape and size. In order to bring them into the desired shape, size, and finish, they are dressed, and this process is called dressing. Dressing of natural building stones provides ...
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What is Digital Elevation Model? [PDF]
A digital elevation model (DEM) is a 3-dimensional illustration of a surface, typically a terrain region. It’s a grid-based structure having array numbers oriented to depict the terrain attributes such as slopes or aspect values. In simple terms, it is ...
How to dispose of Construction Waste Safely?
Construction waste is basically the unwanted materials generated from a construction project, renovation project, or due to a demolition process. In Construction waste management, it is called as C&D waste (Construction and demolition waste). Whatever the source of the construction ...
How to Paint Plastered Surfaces? [PDF]
The painting of the interior and exterior surface of a building plays a vital role in improving the aesthetical appearance of the building. It increases the value of the building, protects it from natural elements, and stifles the repaired damages. ...
How to Remove Paint from Concrete, Wood, Metals, etc.? [PDF]
The life span of a paint is around 10 to 15 years after which the paint wears out and does not serve its purpose. When the paint wears out, the surface must be repainted in order to protect the surface ...
8 Reasons You Need Building Information Modeling (BIM) [PDF]
With the increasing complexities in construction projects, the room for errors and miscommunication has significantly increased. The solution to the problems requires the players to shift their inclination towards digitalization by adopting computer-aided design and building information modeling (BIM) software. ...
How to Choose the Best Concrete Sealer? [PDF]
Concrete sealer compounds are available in varied options in the market, and that makes it hard to choose the best out of it. Choosing the right concrete sealer compounds for your indoor space requires basic knowledge of different types of concrete ...
How to Lay Terrazzo Tile Flooring? [PDF]
The laying of terrazzo flooring can be carried out by two methods, namely, In-situ laying and precast terrazzo tiles laying. The terrazzo flooring laid using precast terrazzo tiles flooring, its specifications, and laying procedure is discussed below. The In-situ terrazzo ...
How to design an RCC Lintel Beam as per Indian Standards? [PDF]
Lintel beams are constructed on the top of openings in the wall like windows and Doors. These are designed based on the dimensions of the openings above which it is built. Among different types of lintels, RCC lintel is the ...
How to Achieve Safety of Slopes at Construction Sites? [PDF]
To get a construction project done safely, you must make sure you are working on stable ground. Surprisingly, this can sometimes be a bigger challenge for construction managers than it seems. For example, building on or near a slope can ...