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Building technology and construction guide provides information on building and construction materials for different types of construction works.
Notre Dame de Paris, translated to Our lady of Paris, is one of the greatest marvels of French Gothic architecture much like the Eiffel tower in Paris. Its construction began around AD 1163 and reached fruition in AD ...
Modulus of elasticity of concrete(Ec) is defined as the ratio of the applied stress to the corresponding strain. Not only does it demonstrate the ability of concrete to withstand deformation due to applied stress but also its stiffness. ...
In the earlier part of this series(Grades of Ordinary Portland Cement Based on IS Codes), I discussed the grading of Ordinary Portland Cement(OPC) based on Indian ...
Ordinary Portland Cement(OPC) is the most widely used cement in the construction world. It is the basic ingredient for producing concrete, mortar, stucco, and non-specialty grouts. Ordinary Portland Cement is graded based on its strength. The grade indicates ...
A recessed light or downlight is a metal light fixture that is installed above the ceiling line. The light is fixed into a hollow opening in the ceiling, which gives an appearance of light shining out from a ...
The plumbing system consists of the entire system of piping, fixtures and appliances used for water supply and drainage. The plumbing water supply system consists of ...
Ballast is a granular material which is placed and packed below and around the railway sleepers. Different types of ballast materials used are broken stone, sand, gravel, moorum, brickbats etc. The main purpose of ballast is to transmit ...
Mortar admixtures typically offer properties such as waterproofing, water-repellency, efflorescence control, air entrainment using plasticizers to enhance workability, accelerating and retarding setting times etc. These mortar admixtures are used for ratios 1:3 or leaner mixes for use in ...