Introduction of Plastering and Pointing Basically, we know that a cement sand paste which is used after brickwork or other masonry work, is known as plastering. Pointing is a work that is done after plastering to give an artistic look and aesthetic beauty like stone masonry or brick masonry. What Is Plastering? Plastering is work…
What Is Timber? Timber is a phrase that has numerous meanings and is often used interchangeably with the phrase lumber in many parts of the world. Timber usually refers to either unfelled trees or harvested trees that have been left with their bark or other traits for aesthetic reasons. Timber is a flexible raw material…
Concrete Slump Test The aim of a concrete slump test or slump cone testing is to measure the workability or quality of a concrete mix formulated mostly in a lab or even on the construction site while the work is being done. Concrete slump tests are performed from different batches to ensure that the condition…
Introduction of Coarse Vs Fine Aggregate :- In construction the coarse aggregates are larger size filler materials. The particles that retain on 4.75 mm sieve is called coarse aggregates. In concrete gravels, pebbles, broken bricks, stone chips, clinkers, cinders etc. are used as coarse aggregate. The major sources of coarse aggregate are, dolomite aggregates, natural…
Concrete Vs Cement Definition of Cement and Concrete Definition of Cement Cement is the greatest significant building material and is a binding agent who sets in addition to hardening to keep building components, including such as stones, bricks, tiles, respectively. Cement usually mentions appropriating finely powdered matter primarily prepared up of limestone (calcium), sand or…
Concrete Release Agent:- The concrete release agent is a combination of plant oil, mineral oil, and paraffin together with different additives. To reduce viscosity, the additives may take the form of solvents. such as fatty acids that react chemically like Release-enhancing substances with the concrete water may also be employed. to allow quick removal of shuttering or…
What Are Conceptual Sketches A concept sketch is more than just a diagram of labels. We’ve included a few samples of design sketches; a quick look at them will reveal how different they are from the typical diagrams used in textbooks or that we, as professors, often draw on the board in class. concept captions…
Introduction of Ceramic and Vitrified Tiles: What Is Ceramic Tiles? Ceramic is a term that is used to refer to all types of natural soil or clay. Ceramic tiles are composed of minerals, clay, and other solvents. Ceramic refers to a certain range of things – ceramic tiles, cutlery, inlay for teeth, decorative fine art,…
What Is Gable Roof? The gable roof is also called a pitched roof. In this type of roof, two sloping sides peak at the top centre. It is used for many building designs and has two sloping sides which meet to form a ridge. Colours, shapes, and locations are used to tweak it. A modern…
Building Layout The true intention and intent of setting out (layout) are to move the plan, length, and width of the base on the ground so that the foundation can be excavated for the construction of the intended building according to the drawing. Before actually preparing the construction of the building, the following preliminary works…