Foundation heave is the movement of expansive soil due to changes in its moisture content. The foundation heave occurs in various patterns like doming, edge, cyclic, and lateral movement. Differential movement of expansive soil is more damaging than a uniform ...
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What construction element provides protection for the top of an outside wall or a parapet wall?
What is a construction element? A construction element is a part of a building or structure. It can be a load-bearing element, such as a beam or column, or a non-load-bearing element, such as a wall or floor. There are ...
Short Circuit: Types, Causes, and Preventive Measures
A short circuit occurs when there is a low-resistance connection between two conductors that supply electricity to a circuit. As a result, the power supply would experience an excessive current flow and excess voltage streaming. The electricity will flow along ...
What is a Dilapidation Report in Construction?
A dilapidation report is the result of a survey conducted to identify and record the condition of a property at a given point in time. The report is prepared before and after construction work to ascertain the asset’s condition. This ...
Types of Laminates for Kitchen Cabinets
Laminates are used to cover furniture, cabinets, ceilings, walls, and exterior facades. The selection of the right laminates plays an important role in enhancing the kitchen’s appearance. Laminate kitchen cabinets used in modular kitchens are a popular choice because of ...
7 Types of Chimney Caps
Chimney caps are covers that go on top of a chimney to protect it from rain, snow, and downdrafts. They are available in various designs and sizes and are often made of steel or copper mesh. A chimney cap is ...
Floating Houses: Types, Principles, and Advantages
In foundation engineering, the term “floating” is used when the load on the structure is equal to or lesser than the soil displaced by the footing so that the soil is not subjected to any additional load. A floating building ...
What are the Signs of Soil Subsidence?
Subsidence is the downward movement of the ground underneath a building due to the withdrawal of moisture. This leads to the sinking of the foundation, which compromises the stability of the structure. When moisture is extracted from the soil, shrinkage ...
What are Floodwalls?
Floodwalls are flood-control concrete structures designed to block water from rising and seeping into buildings and other structures. These flood barriers help to contain water from lakes, rivers, or other waterways if they rise to abnormal levels. Floodwalls are usually ...
Flood Damage-Resistant Building Materials
Building materials that can withstand direct or prolonged contact with flood water for at least a period of 72 hours without significant damage are considered flood damage-resistant building materials. Common flood damage-resistant materials are concrete, ceramic tile, pressure-treated and marine-treated ...