Frost wall or frost protected wall construction is to prevent soil beneath the building from freezing for protection of foundations in freezing temperature climates. Types of frost walls, their requirements and uses are discussed.
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Earthen Wall Construction Methods and Material Tests
Different methods of earthen wall construction, its categories, material properties and tests, earthen construction for seismic prone areas are discussed.
Types of Earthquake Resistant Masonry Walls Construction
There are various types of masonry wall which may be suitable to construct in areas prone to earthquakes. Types of these seismic resistant masonry wall are discussed.
Design of Curtain Walls for Wind Loads -Details and Calculations
Curtain walls are the first structural element that subjected to wind loads. Wind loads controls the structural design of curtain walls which are discussed.
Highway Sound Barrier Masonry Walls -Purpose, Advantages and Design Considerations
Highway sound barrier wall works as a sound energy absorber before sound reaches the receiver. Purpose, advantages, and design considerations of Highway sound barrier masonry wall is discussed.
Types of Openings in Walls, its Parts and Types of Lintels and Arches for Openings
Types of openings in walls, its parts and types of lintels and arches for openings with regard to stability and strength of the wall is discussed. The size of openings (windows and doors) in both solid walls and cavity walls ...
What is a Cavity Wall? Construction and Advantages of Cavity Walls
What is a Cavity Wall? Cavity wall is constructed with two separate walls for single wall purpose with some space or cavity between them. These two separate walls are called as leaves of cavity wall. The inner wall is called ...
Functional Requirements of Walls in Building Construction
There are various functional requirements of walls to be considered before considering a wall for building construction other than protection of buildings and creating rooms and spaces.