SLABJACKING
The purpose of slab jacking is to raise a slab in place permanently, prevent impact loading, correct faulty drainage, and prevent pumping at transverse joints by injection of a grout under the slab....
View ArticleLAMINATE FLOORING – DO IT YOURSELF
Laminate flooring In today’s trend of homely yet modern design is plenty of space for laminate flooring. The ease of maintenance and hygienic properties of this type of flooring are just two of the...
View ArticleFLOORING AND FALSE FLOORING
FLOORING AND FALSE FLOORING Flooring is essentially required for any building. For a building to look good it is very much necessary that proper flooring pattern is selected. While deciding the...
View ArticleDEFINITION OF TERMS IN BRICK MASONRY
Definitions of terms brick masonry 1. Course: A course is a horizontal layer of bricks or stones. 2. Bed: it is the surface of stone perpendicular to the line of pressure. It indicates the lower...
View ArticleROLLING SHUTTERS SPECIFICATIONS
Materials Used in Rolling Shutter: Rolling shutters are a type of door normally used for godowns and shops. The specification of rolling shutter shall be as per the requirement of the client. Here I am...
View ArticleREPAIR OF POST CONCRETING DEFECTS IN STRUCTURES
The four essential features of a successful repair are: 1. Expediency: The longer the repair is left, the more work has to be done, and the less likely that the repair will blend in. 2. Cleanliness:...
View ArticleIMPROVING EARTHQUAKE RESISTANCE OF SMALL BUILDINGS
The earthquake resistance of small buildings may be increased by taking some precautions and measures in site selections, building planning and constructions as explained below: 1. Site Selection for...
View ArticleSUSTAINABILITY IN BRICK MASONRY
Sustainability in brick masonry is required in todays construction to protect environment and save cost. sustainability in brick masonry materials, manufacturing, construction and buildings are...
View ArticleANALYSIS OF RATES FOR BUILDING WORKS
Analysis of rates for building works is the process of separation of works into components/elements (Viz. Labour, materials, machinery,transport, overheads and profit) of work and pricing them....
View ArticleBUILDING SECURITY AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
Building security and control system have become necessary with increasing size and complexity of buildings. The building security and control system is designed to monitor and control mechanical and...
View ArticleROBUSTNESS OF BUILDINGS
Robustness of Buildings is explained by an example of a building collapse. The whole building collapsed due a pressure cooker blast on 20th floor. Early one morning in 1967 a large part of the building...
View ArticleFIELD CONDITION SURVEY OF BUILDING
Field condition survey of a building is to research its present condition and performance. The plans, specifications and any other pertinent construction documents describes how a building was...
View ArticleTYPES OF CRACK IN STRUCTURES
Types of cracks Structural cracks. Non Structural Cracks. Structural Cracks Structural cracks are those which result from incorrect design, faulty construction or overloading and these may endanger the...
View ArticleSETTING OUT A BUILDING PLAN ON GROUND
A building is set out in order to clearly define the outline of the excavation and the centre line of the walls, so that construction can be carried out exactly according to the plan. The centre line...
View ArticleCOMPONENTS OF STAIRCASE
Following are the terms used for components of staircase: Step – The step is composed of the tread and riser. Tread – The part of the stairway that is stepped on. It is constructed to the same...
View ArticleHOW TO MAKE A BUILDING GREEN
Green Building The concept of a green building was developed in the 1970s in response to the energy crisis and people’s growing concerns about the environment. A Green Building, also known as a...
View ArticlePROTECTION OF BUILDINGS AGAINST DAMPNESS
PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS AGAINST DAMPNESS One of the requirements of the building is that it should be dry. Dampness in a building may occur due to bad design, faulty construction and use of poor...
View ArticleFIRE RESISTANT BUILDINGS REQUIREMENTS
It is reported that in USA fire kills more people each year than all other natural disasters combined including floods, cyclones and earthquake. The fire load in a building should be kept to the...
View ArticleOPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS
OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS (Table 3) Open air space for ventilation. Every room intended for human habitation should abut an interior or exterior opening air space of the width r dimensions specified...
View ArticleBUILDING CRACKS- CAUSES & REMEDIES
Causes of Cracks in concrete structures: The principal causes of occurrence of cracks in a building are as follows: 1. Permeability of concrete. As deterioration process in concrete begins with...
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