There are various types of leveling used in surveying for measurement of level difference of different points with respect to a fixed point. This is useful in various civil engineering construction works where levels of different structures need to be ...
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Methods of Reinforcement Quantity Estimation in Concrete Structure
Estimation of steel reinforcement quantity is required for calculating cost of RCC structure along with other building materials as per construction drawing.
Cracks in Masonry Walls – Types, Causes and Repair of Cracks
Several types of cracks occur in masonry walls in a building which can be minor and insignificant, some requiring expensive repairs and in some extreme cases the only solution is total demolition of the wall. Causes of these cracks in ...
Types of Bricks in Masonry Construction – Properties & Uses
Different types of bricks are used in masonry construction based on material such as clay, concrete, lime, fly ash etc. Filed field identification of bricks for their properties, uses and suitability for different construction works are important. A brick is ...
What is Lintel? Types of Lintel and Uses in Building
What is Lintel? A lintel is a beam placed across the openings like doors, windows etc. in buildings to support the load from the structure above. The width of lintel beam is equal to the width of wall, and the ...
Types of Walls used in Building Construction
Types of Walls Following are various types of walls used in building construction: 1. Load Bearing Wall It carries loads imposed on it from beams and slabs above including its own weight and transfer it to the foundation. These walls ...
How to Set Out a Building Plan on Ground with Procedure?
A building is set out in order to clearly define the outline of the excavation and the centre line of the walls, so that construction can be carried out exactly according to the plan. The centre line method of setting ...
10 Types of Stones Used for Building Constructions
Many types of stones are available such as basalt, marble, limestone, sandstone, quartzite, travertine, slate, gneiss, laterite, and granite which can be used as construction materials. The stones used for building construction should be hard, durable, tough, and should be ...
Methods of Estimation for Building Works -Long Wall Short Wall, Center Line
Methods of Estimation for Building Works The estimation of building quantities like earth work, foundation concrete, brickwork in plinth and superstructure etc. can be worked out long wall short wall method and centerline method. Following are the three different methods ...
Manufacturing of Bricks for Masonry Construction – Methods and Process
The process of manufacturing of bricks from clay involves preparation of clay, molding and then drying and burning of bricks. The bricks are construction materials which are generally available as rectangular blocks.