What Is Limited Glass? Laminated Glass is a type of safety glass that holds together when shattered. In the event of breaking, it is held in place by an interlayer, typically of polyvinyl butyral (PVB), ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), or sentry glass plus(SGP), between its two or more layers of glass. The interlayer keeps the layers…
Introduction of Survey Levelling Survey levelling is the method by which we measure the elevation of one land with respect to others. It can also be defined as a method to find out the difference of elevations of different points on the earth’s surface. It helps surveyors and engineers to level, design, plan, and construct…
Introduction of Concreting in Construction Concrete is most frequently used man-made construction material in the world and is second only to water as the most used substance on Earth. It’s obtained by mixing cementing materials, water, and aggregates, and at times admixtures, (shown in as per below figure) in required proportions. The mix, when put…
What Is Self Compact Concrete? Making concrete structures without vibration has been done in the past. For example, the placement of concrete under-water is done by the use of tremie without vibration. Shaft concrete and mass concrete may be successfully placed without vibration. But the above examples of concrete are normally of lower strength and…
We know that Rebar. It is known as reinforcement steel and reinforcing steel. This is a steel bar or mesh bar of steel wire used in reinforced concrete and masonry structures to strengthen and hold this concrete in tension. Reinforcing steel bars are used to help the concrete withstand tension forces. Why use Rinforcmnet in…
How Is Concrete Made? Concrete is a composite material composed of fine and coarse aggregate bonded together with a fluid cement (cement paste) that hardens (cures) over time. When aggregate is mixed with dry cement and water, the mixture forms a fluid slurry that is easily poured and moulded into shape. What Is a Concrete?…
What is Waffle Slab? Slabs required supports which is given in the form of columns so that the load coming on the slab can be transmitted through it at the foundation. But sometimes the columns act as an obstruction where longer space is required. In the Construction of auditorium, Large seminar halls and Airports required…
What Is Granolithic Flooring? Granolithic is also known as granolithic paving and granolithic concrete is a type of construction material composed of cement and fine aggregates, such as granite or other resistant rocks. It is generally used as a floor or paving. It has a similar appearance to concrete and is used to provide a…
Introduction to Paints Paints are commonly used for the decoration of the Structure. Paints are one of the important parts which give a good appearance to the Structure. There are various types of paints are available in the market such as aluminium paint, cement paint, emulsion paint, enamel paint, plastic paint, silicate paint and oil-based…
Introduction of Septic Tanks In a city, houses and apartments are designed to follow a sewage system. Many houses and apartments share the same sewage, and this waste is then either discharged into a running river or some barren area such as a field. The reality is that this wastewater can get contaminated along its…