Clearly, buildings are composed of various structure elements such as slabs, beams, columns, and footings. Each of these structural members play certain role in a structure. This article presents various aspects of these structural members for instance their function, types ...
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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, ...
Retaining Wall Types, Materials, Economy, and Applications
What is a retaining wall? Retaining wall is a structure that are designed and constructed to withstand lateral pressure of soil or hold back soil materials. The lateral pressure could be also due to earth filling, liquid pressure, sand, and ...
Concrete Grade Beam Construction Process
What is concrete grade beam? Grade beams are commonly concrete beams which are designed to act as horizontal ties between footings or pile caps. They should be reinforced with continuous reinforcement that is developed within or beyond the supported column, ...
How to Prevent Errors During Setting Out Building Plan on Ground?
Setting out building plan on ground is one of the most significant steps in building constructions and any errors at this stage would cause considerable problems, if it is not tackled immediately.
Tips for Innovations in Construction Materials and Equipments
Changing requirements, parameters, time constraints, size of works, specifications, quality requirements makes the mankind to go for innovations and develop new materials, equipments and technologies.
Roles and Responsibilities of a Consulting Civil Engineer
A consulting civil engineer is an independent, professional engineer who performs well-detailed engineering services for clients on agreed sum of money.
Labor Requirement for Various Construction Works
The cost of construction project highly depends on the requirements of labor for various activities during construction. There are direct and indirect costs associated with the labor. They are the salary of labors, their accommodation, food, insurance cost etc. Thus ...