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Types of Foundations

Types of Foundations Used in Building Construction

Foundation is the most essential part of the structure which transmits the loads acting on the structure and the self-weight of the structure, safely to the ground/subsoil. Functional Requirements of Foundations The functional requirements of foundations are – strength and stability. Strength – The foundation should be strong enough to bear the combined dead, imposed […]

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Criteria Type of Foundation

Criteria for Selection of Type of Foundation for Building Construction

Foundation is the part of the structure which transmits the loads acting on the structure and the self-weight of the structure, safely to the ground/subsoil. The first and foremost consideration while designing the foundation is the type of superstructure and the number for floors to be constructed. The type of super structure can be classified

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Preparation of Bar Bending Schedule

What is Bar Bending Schedule? Bar bending is a process of cutting and bending reinforcement steel into shapes as suggested by the structural engineer for various structural elements like like Slab, Beam, Coloum, Footing etc.,. Bar Bending Schedule is a list details of bent reinforcement bars used in any given structural concrete (RCC) element. The

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Soaking-fo-bricks-before-brickwork

Why to water (wet) bricks or concrete blocks before masonry wall construction?

As clay bricks inherently have high water absorption (to the tune of 20%), we should be ideally soaking bricks as they may absorb water present in cement mortar thus reducing the hydration of cement in mortar leading to reducing the mortar strength, adhesion and bonding with individual bricks/block. You should avoid spraying of water on

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Kitchen OTA

How to Install Kitchen Platform (Ota) Properly?

Step By Step Procedure to Install Kitchen Ota Properly Detailed drawing should be available. The position & marking of vertical & horizontal supports should be marked on wall as per drawing All chiseling work for vertical & horizontal supports should be complete before plastering. The chiseling for sufficient bearing should be done by cutter machine

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Installation of Concealed Conduit Wiring

How to Install Concealed Conduit Electrical Wiring System Properly?

Concealed Conduit Electrical Wiring systems are the most popular, aesthetically appealing, and most common type of House Electrical wiring used.  Conduit wiring is a professional way of wiring a building. Mostly PVC conduits are used in domestic wiring. The conduit protects the wires from external damages like rodents etc., increasing the longevity of the wires

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How to Properly do Waterproofing for Toilet and Utility areas

Toilets, balconies and utilities areas are the most prone areas to water leakage issues and need full attention while being build and waterproofed. Step-By-Step Procedure to Do Water Proofing of Toilets and Utility Area Step-1: Surface Preparation Post completion of masonry walls, chasing and installation of concealed electrical conduit pipe and plumbing pipe, check for

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Manufacturing Process, Advantage and Disadvantages of Laminates

Laminate is a hard and brittle sheets having thickness around 1mm used to overlay on wooden furniture. Laminates are the most affordable materials in the market and comes in various colours and patterns that gives furniture more fine and attractive look. They are usually  water resistant, abrasion resistant and scratch resistant. Laminates can be used to

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