According to the definition, building bye-laws are the norms set forth by the government authorities such as Gandhinagar Urban Development Authority(GUDA), City Corporation and Developing Authorities, for instance, Bangalore Development … Read more
Metakaolin IMP Point As Per IS 456 • Metakaolin having fineness between 700 to 900 m2/kg may be used as pozzolanic material in concrete. (As Per IS Code-456, P-13, Cl. … Read more
What Is Plaster? This id the process of covering rough walls, uneven surfaces in the construction house and other structures with a plastic material, called plaster or mortar. Sometimes, the … Read more
Tests on Stones To determine the required properties of stones, the following tests Could be conducted: (a) Crushing Strength Test (b) Water Absorption Test (c) Abrasion Test (d) Impact Test … Read more
What Is Mortar? Mortar is an intimate mixture of binding material, fine aggregate, and water. When water is added into the dry mixture of binding material and the inert material, … Read more
What Is Pedestal? The term “Pedestal”, so far in the Civil Engineering field is concerned, is a compressive structural member which is provided in between the footing and column, in … Read more