Anti-stripping agents are used for bituminous mixes and materials to ensure adhesion between bitumen and aggregates (hydrophilic), even when submerged in water. Material Requirement The anti-stripping agents shall consist of fatty acid amines having a long hydrocarbon chain. These agents ...
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Natural Stone Flooring: Properties, Benefits & Drawbacks
Natural stones are the most elegant and luxurious flooring material for building construction. They are quarried from the earth’s surface and possess superior properties compared to artificial stone products. The typical natural stones used for flooring are marble, granite, limestone, ...
Micro Concrete: How is it Used in Concrete Construction?
Micro concrete, also known as micorconcrete or MicroConcrete, is a cement-based coating applied to various surfaces like tiles and woods to provide the look and feel of concrete at a fraction of the weight and cost of real concrete. It ...
4 Types of Tests for Coated Glass
Coated glass is an industrial glass product onto which metal oxides are sprayed in the form of thin coatings (0.01 µm to 0.8 µm) that alter the light transmission, reflection, and absorption characteristics of glass. The coated glass uses green ...
Cleaning a Smelly Drain: DIY vs. Calling the Experts
It often happens that you notice a foul smell coming from the drains; this can be from the bathroom, sink, or gutter. It is not normal for your bathroom or kitchen sinks to smell strange. This is also not something ...
5 Uses for Metal Floor Decking
With recent changes in building regulations, particularly following the Grenfell Disaster, there is a need to rethink cladding and decking options for use in high-rise building projects. Consequently, composite decking options have gone through an evolution, and there is a ...
The Importance of Adequate Lighting on Construction Sites
Adequate lighting on construction sites guarantees staff’s safety and health, enables workers to detect and avoid hazards more easily and quickly, increases productivity and efficiency, prevents unwanted visitors or trespassers, and helps deliver high-quality work. In addition, it can be ...
Standard Dimensional Requirements of Building Components
The standard dimension of all components of a building is given by the country’s concerned authorities, which defines the minimum size and other requirements to adhere to while designing a building. These standards and specifications grant minimum safeguards to the ...