Tag: Building Construction
Iconic Architecture and Design Vishwaksena Vidya Vikas Higher Secondary School
Location : Sriperumbudur – Thiruvallur Highway, Pollivakam, Thiruvallur Client : K. V. Balasubramanium Architect : Ar. M.Murali The site is located in a serene locality…
Concrete blocks layout adds personality to Singapore residential complex
The varying heights of 31 concrete blocks making up The Interlace, a residential complex in Singapore, aims to lend a sense of community and uniqueness…
Bearing Capacity of Soil and its Factor of Safety
FACTOR OF SAFETY FOR BEARING CAPACITY OF SOILS Bearing capacity of soils are reduced by a factor called factor of Safety to underestimate the bearing…
The 3D printer that can build a house in 24 hours : Contour Crafting
How to create Building by a 3D Printing Machine… THERE are robot vacuum cleaners and robot mops to help us around the house, so why…
How to Protect Reinforcement from Corrosion ?
PROTECTION OF REINFORCEMENT AGAINST CORROSION The protection of reinforcement against corrosion can be done by any of the following method: a) Anti-corrosive treatment using acid /…
Remedies for failure in Pile Foundation
FAILURE OF PILE FOUNDATION & REMEDIES Pile foundation is widely used deep foundation for complex geologic conditions with kinds of load conditions, especially for soft…
Design Principle and Methods of Construction of Masonry Structure
Masonry structures have been and continue to be designed based on the allowable stress design method (also called service load method or working stress design)….
Advantages and Merits of Pre Engineered Building Systems
There are many advantages of pre-engineered building systems, but all advantages lead to reduced construction time. Following are advantages of Pre-Engineered Building Systems: Reduced Construction…
What is the method of fixing corrugated sheets ?
Ques : What is the method of fixing corrugated sheets ? Ans. The sheets are laid with end lap not less than 15 cm and…
What is the purpose of corrugations in sheets ?
Q.246. What is the purpose of corrugations in sheets ? Ans : The purpose of corrugations is to give additional strength to thin sheets and…