Pipe reticulation system is a revolutionary termite treatment method designed to effectively treat the area under concrete slabs or flooring before they are constructed. The reticulation system is a network of underground specially designed pipes(rubberized membrane) to induce anti-termite chemical uniformly throughout ...
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Void Forms in Foundation Construction: Their Types and Applications
Void forms are sacrificial formwork members designed to provide a space between the concrete foundation and expansive soil, i.e., to protect the foundation from the heave of the underlying soil. They also offer a temporary support formwork for recently poured ...
8 Basic Design Considerations for Fire Safety in Structures
Fire safety has been a major concern in the structural design of buildings for a very long time, and today it has become an indispensable part of all types of construction works. Fire breakouts can be sudden and damage not ...
How to Safely Erect Structural Steelwork? [PDF]
The purpose of following safety precautions while working with structural steel is to mitigate health and safety risks for all workers associated with the erection of steel structures. Safety for Men The men assigned for the job should undergo a ...
How to Conduct Blasting Operations Safely? [PDF]
Blasting is a process of reduction of rocks or hard soil into fragments with the help of explosives. The blasting operation involves drilling of holes, installation of a detonator and charge, detonating the charge, and removal of debris. In this ...
What is Job Safety Analysis (JSA) ? [PDF]
Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is a process that breaks down and identifies the dangers of a particular job operation or task by integrating health and safety practices to reduce the potential hazard to the workers. A job safety analysis suggests the ...
What are the Safety Protocols for the Demolition of a Structure? [PDF]
As we know, every design of a building or a structure has a life span known as design life. When this design life (80-100 years) of the building is completed, the structure is not safe for living and neighboring buildings. ...
How to Store, Stack, and Handle Construction Materials? [PDF]
The construction materials shall be stored, stacked, and handled in such a manner so as to prevent deterioration, and intrusion of foreign matter and to ensure the preservation of their quality and fitness for the work. The materials shall be segregated ...