Tag: Building Construction
Change Mix Design according to Coarse Aggregates
Coarse Aggregate Properties affecting Mix Design Strength Maximum size of coarse aggregate: Maximum size of aggregate affects the workability and strength of concrete. It also…
Manufactured sand its Properties
Manufactured Sand is a sand produced from crushing of granite stones in required grading to be used for construction purposes as a replacement for river…
MANUFACTURED SAND IN CONSTRUCTION called M-Sand
MANUFACTURED SAND IN CONSTRUCTION called M-Sand Manufactured sand is a substitute of river for construction purposes sand produced from hard granite stone by crushing. The…
How to make a small Building Earthquake resistance
Steps to Improve the Earthquake Resistance of a small Building…….. The earthquake resistance of small buildings may be increased by taking some precautions and measures…
Common Concrete Damages and its Prevention
CONCRETE DAMAGES, DEFECTS AND PREVENTION Concrete structure damages, defects and its prevention Concrete structures get damaged or defective during its lifetime. The causes for such…
Tunnel Form Construction Technique – Complete Procedure
Tunnel Form Construction Technique was invented over 50 years ago. The use of tunnel-form produces high quality monolithic structures. It eliminates the use of any…
The use of Nano Technology in Civil Engineering Construction
Applications of Nanotechnology In Construction. Nano-Particles used with building materials are currently used for producing durable, anti-bacterial, purified air compound paint and green building materials….
How to make your Building Fire Resistance?
It is reported that in USA fire kills more people each year than all other natural disasters combined including floods, cyclones and earthquake. The fire…
HYBRID CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE : Benefits of Precasting
HYBRID CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE AND STRUCTURAL ACTIONS HYBRID CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE: Hybrid concrete construction is the combination of precast and in-situ concrete. The different materials are used…
Feeling Hot : Construct a Cool roof system for buildings
COOL ROOF SYSTEM FOR BUILDINGS Cool roof system for buildings is a roofing system that can deliver high reflectance (the ability to the visible, infrared and ultraviolet…