What Is Concrete? Concrete is the final product resulting from mixing cement, aggregates (including sand), water, and mixtures. It is initially malleable in its “wet” state and solidifies over time, gaining strength and durability. The first use of concrete was by the Roman Empire. Although there is some indication that earlier civilizations used a distant…
Introduction of Properties of Cement Cement is one of the most widely used building materials in the construction Industry. Almost every type of construction required the use of cement. Cement is basically used as a binding material and it is one of the important civil engineering construction materials. Cement has various Physical as well…
What Is Classification of Bricks? Many types of brick available in the market. All bricks are a different purpose and different place used, so us classification bricks as below. Classification of Bricks Based on Shape Based on Quality Based on Their Using Based on Raw Materials Based on Building Process Based on Manufacturing Method Bricks…
What Is Lintel Beam? The lintel is a horizontal flexural member that spans over the openings in the walls for doors, windows, ventilators, cupboards, etc. A load of masonry above the opening is transferred to the wall by flexural action of the lintel so that frames of doors, windows, etc. are not unduly loaded. The…
What Is Sunken Slab (Sunk Slab)? The sunken slab is one of the familiar and adaptable ways to maintain architectural design in especially the washroom, as well as laundry areas where water drainage systems or pipes installed below the floor or tiles. This system is accepted to provide an easy way to install sanitary products…
Introduction of Concrete Mixer Concrete is one of the main and widely used building materials in construction. Concrete is prepared by mixing cement, aggregates, and water. Traditionally concrete is prepared by manually mixing cement, aggregates, and water with the help of construction tools. But the concrete which is made by manual mixing does not give…
Selection of the right lateral force resisting system has a significant effect on the performance of the structure in steel structures. In this article, you will get to learn about the bracing systems and types of bracing systems used in steel structures. What Is Bracing? The bracing systems are an essential element for the which…
What Is Caisson Foundation? Caisson is a watertight structure which it is generally made up of timber, steel, and reinforced cement concrete (R.C.C) and constructed in connection with the excavation for the foundation of piers, bridges, and dock structures etc. Basically, the word Caisson means a box-type structure. It is a large diameter foundation which…
Grillage Foundation A foundation consisting of one, two or more layers of beams (typically steel) superimposed on a concrete layer to disperse the load over a large area is a foundation for grilling. It is used at the base of the columns. These layers are wrapped in concrete and are at right angles to each…
What Is Pier Foundation? A pier foundation is a collection of large diameter cylindrical columns to support the superstructure and transfer large super-imposed loads to the firm strata below. It stood several feet above the ground. It is also known as “post foundation”. or Drilled pier foundations, the subject matter of this article, belong to…