What is Grade of Concrete? Grade of concrete is defined as the minimum strength the concrete must posses after 28 days of construction with proper quality control. Grade of concrete is denoted by prefixing M to the desired strength in ...
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Different Types of Pipe Fittings in Plumbing System
Various types of pipe fittings are available in plumbing system for different purposes and functions. A pipe fitting is used in plumbing system to join multiple pipes of same size or different sizes, to regulate the flow or to measure ...
16 Types of Windows used in Buildings
There are different types of windows used in building construction to provide ventilation, and view. The selection of windows depends on many criteria.
Different Types of Soil Compaction Equipments -Types of Rollers
There are different types of rollers and other soil compaction equipments available. Use of these compacting machines depends on soil types and moisture conditions. Different Types of Soil Compaction Equipments: The soil compaction equipments can be divided into two groups: ...
14 Types of Columns in building Construction
There are several types of columns which are used in different parts of structures. Column is a vertical structural member that carry loads mainly in compression. It might transfer loads from a ceiling, floor slab, roof slab, or from a beam, ...
Analysis of Rates for Civil Engineering Works
In order to determine the rate of a particular item, the factors affecting the rate of that item are studied carefully and then finally a rate is decided for that item. This process of determining the rates of an item ...
Sequence of Work in Building Construction
The sequence of work to be followed in the construction of a building is the at most important procedures of construction. The major sequences of construction are marking, excavation, concreting, brick masonry, roof laying, flooring and finishing. In this article ...
What is Contouring? Methods, Maps and Uses of Contours in Surveying
What is contouring in Surveying? Contouring in surveying is the determination of elevation of various points on the ground and fixing these points of same horizontal positions in the contour map. To exercise vertical control leveling work is carried out ...
Types of Building Materials – Properties and Uses in Construction
Building material is any material used for construction purpose such as materials for house building. Wood, cement, aggregates, metals, bricks, concrete, clay are the most common type of building material used in construction. The choice of these are based on ...
Factors Affecting Strength of Concrete
Factors Affecting Strength of Concrete Concrete strength is affected by many factors, such as quality of raw materials, water/cement ratio, coarse/fine aggregate ratio, age of concrete, compaction of concrete, temperature, relative humidity and curing of concrete. Quality of Raw Materials ...