There are different types of windows used in building construction to provide ventilation, and view. The selection of windows depends on many criteria.
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Rebound Hammer Test on Concrete – Principle, Procedure, Advantages & Disadvantages
What is Rebound Hammer Test? Rebound Hammer test is a Non-destructive testing method of concrete which provide a convenient and rapid indication of the compressive strength of the concrete. The rebound hammer is also called as Schmidt hammer that consist ...
How to Test Soil for Building Construction?
Types of Soil tests for building construction works depend on properties of soil. Design of foundation is based on soil test report of construction site.
Sequence of Work in Building Construction
The sequence of work to be followed in the construction of a building is the at most important procedures of construction. The major sequences of construction are marking, excavation, concreting, brick masonry, roof laying, flooring and finishing. In this article ...
Fineness Modulus of Sand (Fine Aggregates) – Calculations, Values
Fineness modulus of fine aggregate is an index number which represents the mean size of the particles in the aggregate. It is calculated by performing sieve analysis with standard sieves.
Types of Walls used in Building Construction
Types of Walls Following are various types of walls used in building construction: 1. Load Bearing Wall It carries loads imposed on it from beams and slabs above including its own weight and transfer it to the foundation. These walls ...
Total Station in Surveying: Operation, Uses and Advantages
Total station is a surveying equipment combination of Electromagnetic Distance Measuring Instrument and electronic theodolite for construction site survey.
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 ...
Retaining Wall Types, Materials, Economy, and Applications
What is a retaining wall? Retaining wall is a structure that are designed and constructed to withstand lateral pressure of soil or hold back soil materials. The lateral pressure could be also due to earth filling, liquid pressure, sand, and ...
8 Types of Concrete Finishes [PDF]
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The concrete is a versatile construction material used all over the world for all types of construction applications. Concrete in its green form can be molded into any shape, size, and finish with the help of different finishing techniques and ...