Various types of loads and forces act on a retaining wall, and their calculation is essential for its design. These forces on the retaining wall depends on multiple factors which are discussed. Loads and Forces Acting on Retaining Wall There ...
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Types of High-Rise Buildings Structural Systems
A multistory building higher than 21m or 21 to 29 floor buildings with unknown height described as high-rise structure. Various structural systems are available to be used in the construction of high rise building. In this article, different types of ...
Steps in Bituminous Road Construction
Bitumen road construction consists of various steps such as preparation of base course, application of bituminous coat, placement of bituminous mix, rolling and check for quality etc. which are discussed. Steps in Bituminous Road Construction 1. Preparation of the existing ...
What is Shear Center – Location of Shear Center with Examples
Shear center is a point on the beam-section where the application of loads does not cause its twisting. The shear center position is dependent on the cross-section of the beam. For instance, shear center and center of gravity are the ...
Types of Leveling Methods used in Surveying
There are various types of leveling used in surveying for measurement of level difference of different points with respect to a fixed point. This is useful in various civil engineering construction works where levels of different structures need to be ...
Preparation of Bar Bending Schedule (BBS) and Its Advantages
Preparation of Bar Bending Schedule (BBS) Bar bending schedule or schedule of bars (BBS) is a list of reinforcement bars for a given reinforced concrete work item, and is presented in a tabular form for easy visual reference. Table of ...
Types of Partition Walls for Homes and Offices
Partition walls are vertical dividers which are used to separate building internal spaces into rooms and circulation areas like corridors. Types of partition walls and their applications are discussed in the following sections. Types of Partition Walls Depending upon the ...
Plane Table Surveying with Methods and Examples
The plane table surveying is the fast method of surveying. In this type of surveying plotting of the plan and field observations can be done simultaneously.
Quantity of Cement and Sand Calculation in Mortar
Quantity of Cement and Sand Calculation in Mortar Quantity of cement mortar is required for rate analysis of brickwork and plaster or estimation of masonry work for a building or structure. Cement mortar is used in various proportions, i.e. 1:1, ...
10 Types of Glasses [PDF]: Engineering Properties, and Applications in Constructions
There are various types of glass used in construction for different purposes. Engineering properties and uses of these glass is discussed in this article.