Folded plates Folded plates are assemblies of flat plates which are rigidly connected together along their edges in such a way that the structural system is capable of carrying loads without the need for any additional supporting beams along the mutual edges. Did you Know? Engineer Eudene Freyssinet was the first person who performed the … Read more
1. It is the treatment to structures to protect against attack by sub-terrain termites by suitable chemical measures.
What are Doors? Door is an important component of the building which is a openable barrier embeded in a wall opening and serves as a connecting link between outside and various inside parts of the building. Important Consideration for Door Location: Door should not be placed in center of the wall, should be placed at … Read more
here are number of soil bearing capacity test which among the below are the main and important test followed by many years in Civil Engineering.
What is Plaster ? Plaster is a building material used for coating walls and ceilings. Plaster starts as a dry powder similar to mortar or cement and like those materials it is mixed with water to form a paste which liberates heat and then hardens. Purpose of Plastering Resistant to impacts expected in use. Free … Read more
Damp Proofing Damp proofing is method of water-resisting treatment or material applied to the surface of concrete or masonry wall in order to prevent the passage or absorption of water/moisture. Causes of Dampness Following are the various causes of dampness in buildings. Rising of moisture from the ground Action of rain Rain beating against external … Read more
What is Bitumen? Bitumen is a by-product of crude oil which is known for its waterproofing and adhesive properties. In ancient times, bitumen was mainly used for binding building materials together. Nowadays, this material has more than 250 applications; including paving roads, roofing, waterproofing, sealing, and insulating. Properties of Bitumen Adhesion Resistance to Water Hardness … Read more
Types of cement grades There are different grades of cement, which are specified by IS 1489: 1991 as below of cement grade list. OPC 33 Grade Cement OPC 43 Grade Cement OPC 53 Grade Cement OPC (Ordinary Portland Cement) 33 Grade Cement The Cement, which has Compressive strength of 33 N/ mm2 after the 28 days … Read more