Septic Tank and its Design | Building Construction
What is a septic tank? and why we use it? The tank which Stores a waste water of House or building is called Septic Tank. Septic Tank is installed …
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Concrete Slump test Procedure | Applications | Types | Uses
Before getting into The slump test procedure know about why we perform Slump test on concrete? Slump test procedure is performed to check the workability of concrete. A good …
Different types of walls used in Building Construction
Wall: Wall is a structural element which divides the space (room) into two spaces (rooms) and also provides safety and shelter. Generally, the walls are differentiated as a two …
Bar Bending Schedule [BBS] Estimate of Steel in Building Construction
Introduction to Bar Bending Schedule :- “BBS” The word BBS Plays a significant role in any construction of High rise buildings. BBS refers to Bar Bending Schedule. Well, What’s …
BrickWork Calculation | Types of Bricks | Bricks in Construction
Introduction:- Brick is most commonly used building material and used for constructing walls, roofs, paving floors, etc. The term brick is referred as a rectangular unit composed of clay. …
Different Types of Bridges | Bridge & its components
The bridge is a rigid structure which built on obstacle for providing the passage over an obstruction. The required passage may be for railways, roads, canals, pipelines, etc. There …
Concrete cover for reinforcement in Slabs, Footings, Beams, Columns
Concrete cover:- Concrete Cover “ing” is the cover provided for the reinforcement in Reinforced Cement Concrete. Cover is defined as the Distance between the outer surface of the concrete …
Types of Reinforcement or Mesh used in Different Footings(Foundations)
Different types of Reinforcement in footings or types of mesh used in foundation:- There are different types of Reinforcement in footings. We know that we have to insert reinforcement …
Different Types of floors in Construction Mezzanine, Podium, Stilt, Helipad
Definition of Floor:- The floor is a continuous supporting surface extending horizontally throughout a building. In other words, the surface of a room on which one stands. Generally, the …
Different Types of Columns used in Construction. Where to use? and When to Use?
INTRODUCTION: A vertical member whose effective length is greater than 3 times Its least lateral dimension carrying compressive loads is called as a column. Columns transfer the loads from …
16 Different types of slabs in construction | Where to use?
What is a Slab? Slabs are constructed to provide flat surfaces, usually horizontal in building floors, roofs, bridges, and other types of structures. The slab may be supported by …
Learn about Dog legged Staircase and its design
Dog legged Stair Case: Stairs provide access for the various floors of the building. The stair consists of series of steps(flight) with landings at appropriate intervals. Stairways are made up …
How the cool paint (Heat Reflective paint) on roof works?
Cool paint is a Heat Reflective Paint and this paint has been designed to reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat than a standard roof. Its application reduces roof temperature …