All the bricks to use in construction are soaked well in water so that they don’t absorb water from the mortar. Mortar is spread on the top of the foundation course over an area to be covered by the edges ...
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Backfilling in Foundation : Types and Procedure
What Is Backfilling? In construction, backfilling is the process of replacing or reusing the soil that is removed during building construction to strengthen and support a structure’s foundation or any other structural member. Factors affecting Backfilling in Foundation Choosing the ...
Anti-Termite Treatment – Types, Chemicals, Prevention and Safety
Anti-termite treatment is a chemical procedure carried out for soil, masonry, wood, and electrical fixtures to provide the building with a chemical barrier against the subterranean termites before and after construction. Anti-termite chemicals, pre and post construction treatment, preventive measures, ...
Plain Cement Concrete (PCC)- Work Procedure
Plain cement concrete is the mixture of cement, fine aggregate(sand) and coarse aggregate without steel. PCC is an important component of a building which is laid on the soil surface to avoid direct contact of reinforcement of concrete with soil ...
Work Procedure of Excavation at Construction Site
Work procedure for excavation at construction site involves understanding of centre line and excavation drawings, setting out of plan on ground, excavation of soil and removal of excess soil. Quality checks such as recording ground level and marking of reference ...