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 ...
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21 Types of Beams in Construction [PDF]
Different types of beams are used in the construction of buildings and structures. These are horizontal structural elements that withstand vertical loads, shear forces, and bending moments. Beams transfer loads that imposed along their length to their endpoints such as ...
10 Types of Stones Used for Building Constructions
Many types of stones are available such as basalt, marble, limestone, sandstone, quartzite, travertine, slate, gneiss, laterite, and granite which can be used as construction materials. The stones used for building construction should be hard, durable, tough, and should be ...
Reinforcement Detailing of Reinforced Concrete Slabs
Reinforcement detailing of a slab is done based on its support conditions. Slab may be supported on walls or beams or columns. Slab supported directly by columns are called flat slab. Slab supported on two sides and bending takes place ...
Types of Scaffolding used in Construction
What is scaffolding? Scaffolding is a temporary structure to support the original structure as well as workmen used it as a platform to carry on the construction works. Types of scaffolding varies with the type of construction work. Scaffolding is ...
Types of Joints in Concrete Construction
Joints in concrete construction are construction joints, expansion joints, contraction joints and isolation joints. Joints prevent cracking in concrete.
Concrete Formwork Removal Time, Specifications and Calculations
The removal of formwork also called as strike-off or stripping of formwork should be carried out only after the time when concrete has gained sufficient strength, atleast twice the stress to which the concrete may be subjected to when the ...
Types of Steel Beam Connections and their Details
There are various types of steel beam connections used in structures. Steel beam connections are categorized into two groups namely framed and seated connections.
Reinforced Concrete Water Tank Design Requirements
Reinforced concrete water tanks are constructed for storing water. The design of reinforced concrete water tank is based on IS 3370: 2009 (Parts I – IV). The design depends on the location of tanks, i.e. overhead, on ground or underground ...
Instruments Used in Engineering Drawing -its Uses and Importance
In engineering drawing, engineering related objects like buildings, walls, electrical fittings, pipes, machines etc. are represented with specifications like size, shape, materials etc.