What Is Folded Plate? When assemblies of flat plates are rigidly connected together with each other along their edges, such setup is known as Folded Plate. Folded Plates are connected to in such a way that the structural system is capable of carrying loads without the need of additional supporting beams along mutual edges. The…
What Is Window Glazing? Window glazing is one of the best innovations that help to maximize the energy of the buildings. Doors and windows are a-holes in the walls through which around 70% of heat loss occurs. Hence, the type of doors and windows you choose will significantly affect the energy efficiency of the buildings….
What Is Shotcrete? Shotcrete is a kind of refined concrete drizzled by a gas hose-pipe nozzle at high pressure & velocity on a projectile motion on a prepared wall surface. It is strengthened by conventional steel rods, steel mesh or fibres. It is often utilised in tunnels, underground walls, retaining walls, drainage systems & swimming…
Introduction of Brick Bat Coba We spent a lot of money on the interior and exterior view of our home. But many people don’t spend money on the waterproofing of their homes due to which they face the problems of leakages in the rainy season. Water is one of the biggest enemies of Buildings. It…
Introduction of Measuring Distance Distance measurement is usually regarded as the most fundamental of surveying observations. In traditional ground surveys, although many angles might be read, the length of at least one line has to be measured to supplement the angles in locating points. In-plane surveying, the distance between two points means the horizontal distance….
Dry Lean Concrete: Everything You Need to Know About Dry Lean Concrete Dry Lean Concrete is a mixture in which the amount of cement is less than the amount of liquid that is present in the layers. This makes it ideal as a base layer on which other types of concrete are placed on top….
What Is Carbon Steel? One of the trendy and widely used construction materials in the world contains steel. Steel are many types, and carbon steel is one of them. Steel, which contains over 0.8% of carbon, can be classified as high-carbon steel. This particular steel is approximately very hard and brittle. So it is likely to…
Instruction of Soffits and Fascia The Soffits and fascia play a vital role in the exterior of the structure. Many people don’t give importance to the soffit and fascia which runs along with the tails at the age of the roof. These are the Architectural Elements that are very helpful to protect the home from…
What Is a Benchmark in Surveying? Benchmark is a permanent and temporary reference point in surveying. The term is usually applied to any item used to mark a point as an elevation reference. Type of Benchmark in Surveying It is a relatively permanent point of reference whose elevation for some assumed datum is known. It…
What Is FSI? FSI Full-Form Floor Space Index FSI (Floor Space Index) means Floor space index- the ratio of the built-up space on a plot into the Area of the plot is a regulation followed at the development control norms of many cities. FSI directly tells us about the maximum permissible floor area, which may…