Garage floor slab construction process includes the preparation of base, erection of formwork, placement of reinforcement, pouring, compaction, finishing and curing of the concrete slab. In this article we discuss the construction process, thickness and cost of garage floor slab. ...
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What is Cellular Concrete? Types and Materials
Cellular concrete is a special engineered concrete manufactured by mixing Portland cement, sand, fly ash, water and pre-formed foam in varied proportions to form a hardened material having an oven-dry density of 50 pounds per cubic foot (PCF) or less. As ...
Parapet Walls – Types and Uses
A parapet wall is a low or dwarf wall built along the edge of the roof, terrace, walkway, balcony etc. Parapet walls can be constructed using different materials like reinforced cement concrete, steel, aluminium, glass etc. Different types of parapet ...
Bond Beam Block-Dimensions, Specifications, and Applications
Bond beam blocks are concrete masonry units which are manufactured with reduced webs (Fig. 1) or with knock-out webs (Fig. 2); the knock-out webs are removed prior to the placement of the unit in the bond beam. The purpose of ...
Water Versus Solvent Based Concrete Sealers
Concrete sealers are designed to protect the concrete from wear and tear in addition to the provision of chemical and stain resistance for concrete. They come in water-based and solvent-based varieties both of which act as protective and decorative coats ...
Concrete Topping Slab -Types, Thickness and Uses
Concrete topping slab is an overlay designed to provide a dense, abrasion-resistant, and a finished floor surface for multiple purposes such as providing a wearing course to support traffic loads in parking facilities and bus terminals, providing a level surface ...
Wood Frame Construction
Wood frame construction is one of the most widely used methods to build residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Wood frames are not only very economical to build but are also resistant to extreme climatic variations, and offer residents a high ...
Construction of Concrete Chimney Crown
Chimney crown, also termed as chimney cap or chimney top plate is a cover provided on the top of chimney chase to prevent the entrance of rainwater into the chimney. Construction procedure of chimney crowns made of concrete is discussed ...