There are various factors which affect deflections of reinforced concrete beams and slabs which needs to be considered and assessed adequately during design and construction.
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Damp Proof Course (DPC) -Methods of DPC Installation in Construction [PDF]
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What is DPC? The damp proof course (DPC) is generally applied at basement levels, which restricts the movement of moisture through walls and floors. The selection of materials for the damp proof course and its various methods of applications in ...
Construction Techniques in Acoustic Planning of a Building
Noise control inside a building can be achieved by following construction techniques while construction of a building. The construction techniques of walls, windows, doors and floors and selection of appropriate building materials are discussed for better acoustic control in buildings. The ...
Lump Sum Construction Contract – Its Advantages and Disadvantages
In lump sum construction contract contractor bids fixed price for all activities in project. Advantages and disadvantages of lump sum contract is discussed.
Gypsum Products and Properties as a Building Material for Construction
Gypsum is one of the widely used construction material mainly in interior designing. Properties and products of gypsum to be used as building material in construction works are discussed.
Applications and Properties of ETFE as a Building Material in Construction
ETFE is a manmade fluoropolymer which stands for ethylene tetrafluoroethylene, which has attained its position as an efficient architectural material. The appearance of ETFE is like a transparent sheeting material type, which can be employed instead of glass and plastic ...
Ground Improvement Techniques for Stabilization of Soil for Various Purposes
The ground can be improved by adapting certain ground improvement techniques. Vibro-compaction increases the density of the soil by using powerful depth vibrators. Vacuum consolidation is used for improving soft soils by using a vacuum pump. Preloading method is used ...
Properties of Building Materials and their Importance in Construction
Building materials or construction materials are the major requirement in this modern age of technology. There are many types of building materials used for different construction works. Properties of Building Materials For a material to be considered as building material, ...