Skylight can be defined as a special type of opening provided in the roof of the building covered with translucent or transparent material so as to allow natural light to come into the house directly during daytime.
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Manufacture of Cement- Materials and Manufacturing Process of Portland Cement
Manufacturing of cement involves various raw materials and processes. Each process is explained chemical reactions for manufacture of Portland Cement.
Types of Curtain Wall System – its Details, Functions and Advantages
Curtain wall system is one of the elements of facade technology in high rise building. Facades involves window wall, cladding elements and curtain walls.
Heavyweight Aggregates for Production of Heavyweight Concrete
Heavyweight aggregates are used for the production of heavyweight concrete. Heavyweight aggregates have density of more than 2400 kg/m3.
Measurement of Masonry Brick Works in Construction including Deductions
Measurement of masonry works in construction is required for calculation of quantities of materials in masonry and to measure completed work. Masonry works are those where cement and fine aggregates without any coarse aggregates are used for construction purpose. There ...
Building Information Modeling in Construction Industry
Building Information Modeling is a system’s approach to show from design and construction to maintenance use, demolition and reuse of built assets.
Types of False Ceilings and its Applications
False ceiling is provided below the roof slab on suspended supports. The false celling is usually provided for temperature control (heat insulation for AC), to install lights, or to conceal electrical and other networking cables and ugly or too high ...
Zero Energy Buildings – Features, Benefits and Materials
What is Zero Energy Building? Difference between Green Building and Zero Energy Buildings Sustainable, Eco and Green buildings try to use maximum benefit of the natural resources and consumes less energy than our current traditional house, while zero energy building ...