Reading time: 1 minute There are different types of windows used in building construction to provide ventilation, and view. The selection of windows depends on many criteria. A window is a vented ...

How to determine moisture content of soil? Moisture content or water content in soil is an important parameter for building construction. It is determined by several methods and they are: 1. Oven ...

Reading time: 1 minute What is a Foundation in Construction? Foundation is the lowest part of the building or the civil structure that is in direct contact with the soil which transfers loads from the ...

Mentioned below are the 12 basic components a building structure. Roof Parapet Lintels Beams Columns Damp proof course (DPC) Walls Floor Stairs Plinth Beam Foundation Plinth 1. Roof The roof forms the ...

5. WBM Roads Water Bound Macadam (WBM) roads contain crushed stone aggregate in its base course. The aggregates are spread on the surface and rolled after sprinkling water. WBM roads provide better ...

Reading time: 1 minute The structure that is planned to be built is described by using lines, symbols and notes in architectural drawings. This method is a universal language of describing a structure ...

Reading time: 1 minute In an era when sustainability has become an important benchmark for forward-thinking buildings, it's inspiring to see how far architecture and design have come in the pursuit of ...

Reading time: 1 minute Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composite is a type of material wherein a polymer is reinforced with fibers, falling into the category of composite materials. These materials are ...

Reading time: 1 minute Concrete is one of the most frequently used building materials worldwide. The distinctive characteristics like strength, durability, low-maintenance, energy-efficient, ...

Reading time: 1 minute Pointing is the finishing of mortar joints in brick or stone masonry construction. Pointing is the implementing of joints to a depth of 10 mm to 20 mm and filling it with better ...

Reading time: 1 minute Underpinning is a method for repair and strengthening of building foundations. Underpinning methods, procedures and their applications in strengthening of different types of ...

Hairline cracks are commonly observed in freshly placed concrete and their occurrence is owed to the phenomenon of plastic shrinkage. As the name implies, these cracks are very small- about 0.003 ...