There are various types of defects in timber as a construction material. These defects in timber can be due to natural forces, fungi, insects, and during seasoning and conversion. Types of these defects in wood are discussed in detail. Trees ...
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Storage of Cement – Precautions, Duration and Place of Storage
Proper precautions for the storage of cement such as duration and place of storage, arrangement, atmospheric moisture content etc. is necessary after the process of manufacturing and before using it in the construction site. Because the cement hygroscopic nature, the ...
18 Types of Fixtures and Fastenings for Doors and Windows
Fixtures and fastenings are provided for doors and windows to provide operating facilities, security for rooms and ease of opening and closing etc. Different types of fixtures and fastenings such as, hinges, bolts, handles, locks are available. Types of Fixtures ...
Materials and Methods of Thermal Insulation of Buildings
What is Thermal Insulation of Buildings? In general, people living in hot regions wants to make their inside atmosphere very cool similarly people living in cold regions, wants warmer atmosphere inside. But, we know that the heat transfer takes place ...
24 Different Components used for Pitched Roof Construction
What is Pitched Roof? Pitched roof is a type of roof which is provided with some slope as structure covering. We know that the roofs are generally provided at top to cover and protect the structure from different weather conditions. ...
Methods to Rectify Over Leaned Buildings and Structures
There are number of factors that cause the structure to excessively lean or settle. For example, liquefaction of soil beneath the foundation after earthquake occurrence, excavation, groundwater condition variation, poor soil bearing capacity, inappropriate foundation and construction defects. When a ...
Why is Timber Construction Popular in 21st Century?
Timber is a favorite construction material from the historic time and now, one of the favorite construction material of the future. Timber construction material when compared with other construction material gain: High Insulation property The carbon-dioxide emission is less Highly ...
Strategies to Protect Buildings Close to Deep Excavation
Building structures close to the excavation for deep foundations may suffer settlement and subsequent cracking and even failure. Therefore, it is necessary to practice utmost cares while deep excavation is carried out to reduce its undesired effect on the surrounding ...