Lime concrete is a composite mixture of lime as binding material, sand as fine aggregate, and gravel as coarse aggregate in appropriate proportions. Lime concrete mix ratio depends on the type of construction, but in general, it can be taken ...
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How to Install/Fix Ceiling Covers? [PDF]
The ceiling cover is fixed onto the ceiling to give decorative appearances, conceal projections(such as beams occurring underneath floor slab), provide a false ceiling, obtain special acoustic effects, insulation against heat and cold, etc. The ceiling can be covered using ...
How to do Brickwork in Circular and Flat Arches? [PDF]
An arch is a curved structure that bridges an elevated or open space that supports heavy load and forces that act from above it. The construction of arches requires fine work and, therefore, skilled workmanship. This article shall explain the ...
How to Dress Natural Building Stones? [PDF]
The naturally available stones from the quarry are irregular in shape and size. In order to bring them into the desired shape, size, and finish, they are dressed, and this process is called dressing. Dressing of natural building stones provides ...
How to Paint Plastered Surfaces? [PDF]
The painting of the interior and exterior surface of a building plays a vital role in improving the aesthetical appearance of the building. It increases the value of the building, protects it from natural elements, and stifles the repaired damages. ...
How to Remove Paint from Concrete, Wood, Metals, etc.? [PDF]
The life span of a paint is around 10 to 15 years after which the paint wears out and does not serve its purpose. When the paint wears out, the surface must be repainted in order to protect the surface ...
How to Lay Terrazzo Tile Flooring? [PDF]
The laying of terrazzo flooring can be carried out by two methods, namely, In-situ laying and precast terrazzo tiles laying. The terrazzo flooring laid using precast terrazzo tiles flooring, its specifications, and laying procedure is discussed below. The In-situ terrazzo ...
How to determine the Critical Depth in Open Excavation? [PDF]
The critical depth is defined as the maximum depth of excavation of soil that can be performed without any failure. Critical depth is one of the essential considerations of design used to study and analyze the stability of unsupported trenches ...