Methods and units of measurements for civil construction works are depends on nature, shape and size of civil work and for payments to the contractor.
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Bamboo as a Building Material – its Uses and Advantages in Construction Works
Bamboo as a building material has high compressive strength and low weight. Bamboo as a building material has various uses and advantages in construction.
23 Different Green Building Materials
Knowing Green Building materials is an important step in designing a green building to be more efficient and energy saver. Green Building Materials list is presented here.
Development Length of Reinforcement Bars
A development length can be defined as the amount of reinforcement(bar) length needed to be embedded or projected into the column to establish the desired bond strength between the concrete and steel (or any other two types of material). Reason ...
Types of Pile Foundations Based on Construction Method
There are three types of pile foundations according to their construction methods which are driven piles, cast-in-situ piles, and driven and cast-in-situ piles. Types of Pile Foundations Based on Construction Method 1. Driven Pile Foundations Driven pile foundations can be ...
What is Shear Center – Location of Shear Center with Examples
Shear center is a point on the beam-section where the application of loads does not cause its twisting. The shear center position is dependent on the cross-section of the beam. For instance, shear center and center of gravity are the ...
Types of Chains used in Surveying, Their Parts, Testing and Advantages
Chains are the measuring instrument used in surveying formed by the 100 links of 4mm galvanized mild steel wire. These links are joined by 3 circular or oval wire rings. These rings provide the flexibility to the chains. Every aspect ...
Classification of Aggregates as per Size and Shape -Coarse and Fine Aggregates
Aggregates can be classified in many ways. Classification of aggregates based on shape and size such as coarse and fine aggregates are discussed here,
Different Types of Building Plans
Building plans are the set of drawings which consists of floor plan, site plan, cross sections, elevations, electrical, plumbing and landscape drawings for the ease of construction at site. Drawings are the medium of passing the views and concepts of ...
Measurement of Plinth Area and Carpet Area of a Building
Plinth area and carpet area of a building is measured for estimation and calculation of building cost. It is also a measure of usable space of building. Plinth area is the covered built-up area measured at the floor level of ...