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 ...
Underpinning Methods, Procedure and Applications in Foundation Strengthening
Underpinning is a method for repair and strengthening of building foundations. Underpinning methods, procedures and their applications in strengthening of different types of foundations is discussed in this article.
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.
Masonry Pilaster Wall Design and Construction Details
Masonry pilaster wall consist of pilaster, which is rectangular projectile column constructed of masonry blocks and provide extra strength to the wall.
Soil Cement – Types, Composition, Mix, Applications and Advantages
Soil cement is a mixture of Portland cement, water and soil. Types of soil cement, composition, mix preparation, applications and advantages are discussed.