Asbestos cement pressure pipe is used for the transmission of water under pressure. It contains asbestos fiber instead of reinforcing steel, making the pipes lighter in weight and providing adequate strength. Asbestos cement pressure pipes have good resistance to hydrogen ...
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How to Repair Structures Affected by Earthquake?
Earthquakes cause distress in structural components of lateral and gravity load-resisting systems (beams, columns, load-bearing walls, and shear walls) as well as horizontal diaphragms (slabs and roofs). Once the structure is damaged, the structure is demolished or repaired depending on ...
How to Install Electrical Earthing System in a Building?
Earthing is the process of transferring the immediate discharge of electricity directly to the earth plate by using low-resistance electrical cables or wires. The grounding wire safely removes excess electricity during a short circuit and passes it onto the ground, ...
How to Install Casing Wiring System in a Building?
Casing wiring is an electrical system wherein PVC insulated wires are placed in a rectangular-shaped plastic casing and covered with a cap. This type of wiring system is also known as wireways. Casing and capping wiring is considered suitable for ...
Step-Wise Guide to Fix Door and Window Frames in Existing Openings
The fixing of door and window frames in the existing openings should be carried out correctly, including the requisite preparations for openings, drilling holes, fixing frames, and finishing works. Proper fixing of frames prevents fault and subsequent failure of walls ...
How to Control Cracks due to Shrinkage?
Shrinkage due to drying out of moisture content in building materials is one of the main causes of cracks in structures. Cracking due to shrinkage mainly affects the appearance and finish; the structural stability stays intact. Most of the unsightly cracks ...
Recommended Values of Illumination for Different Structures
Good lighting is an essential aspect of all buildings and structures. The aim of providing good lighting is to encourage the safety of the people inside the building and create a pleasing environment conducive to the interest of the occupants ...
Acid-Resistant Bricks: Properties, Types, Tests, and Advantages
Acid-resistant bricks are made of clay or shale, with low lime and iron content, and are vitrified at high temperatures in ceramic kilns. Acid-resistant bricks are used to construct floorings vulnerable to acid attack, the lining of chambers and towers ...