All the bricks to use in construction are soaked well in water so that they donāt absorb water from the mortar. Mortar is spread on the top of the foundation course over an area to be covered by the edges ...
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Backfilling in Foundation : Types and Procedure
What Is Backfilling? In the construction, backfilling stands as a pivotal process, essential for fortifying and supporting the foundations and structural components of buildings. It involves the replacement or reuse of excavated soil to ensure the structural integrity of a ...
Plain Cement Concrete (PCC)- Work Procedure
Plain cement concrete (PCC) is a fundamental component of building construction, serving to prevent direct contact between reinforcement concrete and soil or water. This article delves into the intricacies of laying PCC, offering insights into the materials used, the procedure, ...
Anti-Termite Treatment – Types, Chemicals, Prevention and Safety
Anti-termite treatment is a crucial chemical procedure conducted for soil, masonry, wood, and electrical fixtures to establish a chemical barrier against subterranean termites, both before and after construction. This article delves into various facets of anti-termite treatment, encompassing anti-termite chemicals, ...
Compressive Strength of Mortar -Mix Ratio and Cube Test
Take 200gm of cement and 600gm of standard sand in the proportion 1:3 by weight) in a pan. (The standard sand shall be of quartz, of light, gray or whitish variety and shall be free from silt. The sand grains ...
Chemical Requirement of Aggregates as per European Standards [PDF]
The aggregates used in the production of concrete are inert granular materials such as gravel, crushed stone, sand, slag, recycled concrete, and geosynthetic aggregates. The aggregates may be natural, manufactured, or recycled. This article is in continuation of the article: Geometrical ...
Compressive Strength of Concrete -Cube Test [PDF], Procedure, Results
Compressive strength of concrete cube test providesĀ an idea about all the characteristics of concrete. Cube test results judges proper concreting at site.
Supplemental Structural Members: Construction and Applications
Supplemental structural members are new columns, beams, braces, and walls which are constructed to support damaged structures. The provision of supplemental structural elements is a strengthening technique by which the original strength of deteriorated structures is restored, or increase the ...