A proper architectural design helps in noise control in buildings to a great extent. It helps in minimizing costly techniques of noise control in buildings.
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How to Plan for Better Acoustic Control in Building?
The acoustic feature of a building can be taken care at the initial stages of planning of the project. The ignorance at the initial stage would force us to make use of costly techniques at later stages. The site planning ...
Concrete Formwork Loads and Pressure Calculations
Concrete formworks are subjected to various loads and pressure. Concrete formwork loads and pressure calculations are described in this article. Formworks or molds are considerably important for building constrictions by holding fresh concrete mixture at place until it get required strength ...
Horizontal Bands in Masonry Buildings – Types, Location, Design and Applications
Horizontal bands in masonry buildings are seismic bands consisting of reinforced concrete. Types of horizontal band, their location, design and applications are discussed.
Acoustic Properties of Building Materials for Noise Control
Acoustic property of building is based on acoustic nature of building materials and how sound is transmitted through the adjacent structural elements.
Waterproofing of Toilets – Methods, Materials and Procedure
Waterproofing of toilets is required to prevent seepage of water from floor slab. Methods, materials and procedure for toilet waterproofing is explained.
Standard Size of Rooms in Residential Building and their Locations
Knowledge of standard size of rooms and their location in a residential building is important for planning of residential construction project. The room sizes and their location provides spaces for movement, sunlight and wind for residents.
Labor Requirement for Various Construction Works
The cost of construction project highly depends on the requirements of labor for various activities during construction. There are direct and indirect costs associated with the labor. They are the salary of labors, their accommodation, food, insurance cost etc. Thus ...