Coated glass is an industrial glass product onto which metal oxides are sprayed in the form of thin coatings (0.01 µm to 0.8 µm) that alter the light transmission, reflection, and absorption characteristics of glass. The coated glass uses green ...
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Cleaning a Smelly Drain: DIY vs. Calling the Experts
It often happens that you notice a foul smell coming from the drains; this can be from the bathroom, sink, or gutter. It is not normal for your bathroom or kitchen sinks to smell strange. This is also not something ...
Design Requirements of Footpath
A footpath is a type of route designed just for pedestrians and not for other types of traffic such as cars or bicycles. Footpaths are found in a range of locations, including city centres, farms, and mountain ridges. The footpath ...
How to Prevent Reinforcement Corrosion on Site?
Corrosion of steel bars is highly detrimental for reinforced concrete elements and might undermine their serviceability and even cause structural failure. However, various precautions can be taken to prevent corrosion of steel bars on construction sites. Concrete with high quality ...
How to Lay Brick On-Edge Flooring?
Brick on-edge flooring is developed based on the concept that bricks laid on edge give a better performance than when laid flat. The burnt clay bricks, as a flooring material, have good wearing quality and facilitate quick installation due to ...
How to Divert Traffic during Road Construction?
Traffic diversions are provided for a safe and efficient movement of traffic through or around the work zones while protecting the workers and equipment deployed for road construction. In addition, they provide continuity to the movement of motor vehicles, bicycles, ...
How to Repair Potholes and Patches in Bituminous Roads?
Patching is the process of filling potholes or deteriorated parts of asphalt pavements. Potholes and other pavement disintegration should be repaired as soon as possible to prevent additional degradation and costly pavement repairs. The repair of bituminous road includes the ...
How to Repair Spalled Concrete Using Epoxy Mortar?
Spalling of concrete is a breakaway of the concrete surface, extending to the top layers of reinforcing steel. It leaves the concrete surface patchy and pitted while exposing aggregate underneath. As soon as spalling is spotted, it should be repaired; ...