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Trapezoidal Footing Formula with Calculation (Isolated Footing Formula)

Trapezoidal Footing Formula with Calculation

As per below method how to find Trapezoidal footing volume (Isolated Footing Formula) In this method drive formula of trapezoidal footing as per drawing specification Trapezoidal Footing Formula (Trapezoidal Footing Volume Formula) As shown in Fig of trapezoidal footing. In this footing, two … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

What Is Cover in Concrete | Clear Cover in Beams, Slab, Column, Footing

 What Is Cover in Concrete? Cover in Concrete The clear cover is the distance between the exposed concrete surface (without plaster and other finishes) to the nearest surface of the reinforcing bar Look into the following image for more detail. or The space amid the surface of fixed … [Read more...]

By Rajanikant Solanki

Difference Between Shallow and Deep Foundation | What Is Foundation | Types of Foundation

Shallow and Deep (1)

What Is Foundation? A foundation is the element of a structure which connects it to the ground and transfers loads from the structure to the ground. Foundation engineering is the application of soil mechanics and rock mechanics (Geotechnical engineering) in the design of foundation elements … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

Which Cement Is Best for House Construction | Different Types of Cement  and Use

_Best for House Construction

Which Cement Is Best for House Construction? Which Cement is Best for House Construction is a common question to ask people who are thinking about constructing a new home themselves. Yes, Nothing wrong in this question everyone. Must think about this question Which Cement is Best for House … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

What Is Slab Beam / Hidden Beam / Concealed Beam | Advantage and Disadvantage

What Is Slab Beam _ Hidden Beam _ Concealed Beam _ Advantage and Disadvantage

What Is Slab Beam / Hidden Beam / Concealed Beam? The hidden beam is a reinforced concrete beam, also knows as a different name also like that, a Concealed Beam, and a Slab beam provided within the depth of supporting slabs. So, the depth of the hidden beam is the same as slab depth, as may be … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

How to Load Calculation on Column, Beam, Wall & Slab | Column Design Calculations | Beam Load Calculation | Wall Load Calculation | Steel Load Calculation

How to Load Calculation on

What Is Column? A compression member, i.e., column, is an important element of every reinforced concrete structure. These are used to transfer a load of superstructure to the foundation safely. Mainly columns, struts, and pedestals are used as compression members in buildings, bridges, … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

What Is Shear Wall | Classification of Shear Walls |Advantages of Shear Wall | Functions of Shear Wall | Important Point Shera Wall

Shear Walls

What is a Shear Wall? Shear wall is a structural member used to resist lateral forces, i.e., parallel to the plane of the wall. In other words, Shear walls are vertical elements of the horizontal force resisting system. Shear wall is a structural member in a reinforced concrete framed structure … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

What Are Planted  Column, Floating Column, Hanging Column, and Stub Column

What Are Planted Column, Floating Column, Hanging Column, and Stub Column (1)

Above all column Like Planted  Column, Floating Column, Hanging Column, and Stub Column are different name but all column is the same work The floating column (Planted  Column, Hanging Column, and Stub Column) is nothing but a vertical member or element that rests on a beam but does not transfer … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

Difference Between Short Column and Long Column | What Is Column | Types of Column

Difference Between Short Column and Long Column

What Is Column? A compression member, i.e., column, is an important element of every reinforced concrete structure. These are used to transfer a load of superstructure to the foundation safely. Mainly columns, struts, and pedestals are used as compression members in buildings, bridges, … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

Spalling Concrete Foundation Repair | What Is Foundation Spalling | Signs of Foundation Spalling | Procedure of Spalling Concrete Foundation Repair

Spalling Concrete Foundation Repair

Spalling Concrete Foundation Repair Spalling concrete foundation repair varies based on damage severity, the type and the location. Spalling concrete foundation repair should be carried out on the basis of recommended codes like ACI Code and BS EN 1504. Take concrete off the spalled areas for … [Read more...]

By Nikunj Gundaraniya

What Is Spread Footing | 8 Types of Spread Foundation | Concrete of Spread Footing | Spread Footing Design | Advantages & Disadvantages of Spread Footing

All About of Spread Footing

What Is Spread Footing? The spread footing is utilized to support the column & walls and additionally to convey & disseminate the load coming to the structure to the soil below it. With loads provided within the upward direction, this footing actually acts like an inverted … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

What Is Deep Foundation | Types of Deep Foundation

All About of Deep Foundation

What Is Deep Foundation? A deep foundation is one that transfers a load of a building by using solid soil layers or rock beds which are accessible at vast depths. Deep foundations are necessary whenever the soil during or close to the ground is incapable of sustaining a building and loads must be … [Read more...]

By Nikunj Gundaraniya

What Is Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum | Applications of GFRG | Disadvantages of The GFRG Panel

What Is Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum _ Applications of GFRG _ Disadvantages of The GFRG Panel

What Is Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum? Mainly the structures of modern buildings are made of different types of materials. Regardless of whether you are a builder, architect, engineer, or contractor, it is extremely important to know the nuances of the building materials used popularly. The … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

Brick Masonry | 6 Types of Bricks | Types of Brick Masonry Work | 4 Types of Brick Bond | 5 Classification of Bricks Based on Size Modification

Brick Masonry

What Is Brick Masonry? It is constructed by placing the bricks in the mortar in an orderly manner to produce solid loads, which withstand excessive loads. There are a number of types of bricks and mortars that can be used to manufacture brick masonry. Bonding in brick masonry, which … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

Well Point System | Types of Well Point System | Well Point Dewatering | PVC Well Point | Well Point Installation | Well Point for Shallow Well

Foundation

What Do You Mean by Term Well Point? A Well Point is also known by the term Drive point. Well Point is a well of small diameter that is used for dewatering. Parts consisting in a Well Point are a shallow shaft, a dewatering pump to draw water, a riser pipe that connects the Well Point to the … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

What Is Stone Masonry | Types of Stone Masonry

Types of Stone Masonry

Masonry means construction of buildings utilizing building blocks such as stone, bricks, and concrete blocks, etc.. Masonry is used for the construction of foundation, plinth, walls, and columns. Mortar is the binding material for the building blocks. In this article, different kinds of stone … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

What is Salt Concrete Finish | How to Create a Salt Finish | Rock Salt Concrete Finish Installation procedure

What is Salt Concrete Finish _ How to Create a Salt Finish

What is Salt Concrete Finish?  As one of the older, more conventional decorative concrete finishes, salt finish concrete has become the most popular in unfreezing / thaw regions around the country. For a little additional cost, you can add texture to just about any hardscape. With the popularity … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

Cinder Block Vs Concrete Block | What Is Cinder Blocks | What Is Concrete Blocks

Cinder Block Vs Concrete Block

What Is Cinder Blocks? Cinder blocks are hollow rectangle-shaped structures usually made of concrete and coal cinders which find use in construction sites. Cinder blocks are similar in shape and construction to concrete blocks, except that, instead of sand or gravel, much of the aggregate … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

What Is Shoring In Construction | Type of Shoring

What Is Shoring In Construction _ Type of Shoring

What Is Shoring In Construction? Shoring is the process of temporarily supporting a building, vessel, structure, or trench with shores (props) when in danger of collapse or during repairs or alterations. Shoring comes from shore, a timber or metal prop. Shoring can be utilized when walls bulge … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

Curing In Construction | Concrete Cure Time | Methods of curing

Curing In Construction | Concrete Cure Time | Methods of curing

What Is Curing In Construction? Curing is the maintaining of adequate moisture content and temperature in concrete at an early age so that it could develop properties the mixture was designed to achieve. Curing begins immediately after finishing and placement so that the concrete can develop the … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

Abrasion Test | Test to Determine the Abrasion Value | Abrasion Test Principle | Important of Abrasion Test

Abrasion Test _ Test to Determine the Abrasion Value _ Abrasion Test Principle _ Important of Abrasion Test

Abrasion Test Measurement of toughness and resistance like degradation, crushing, and disintegration is the right definition of the Abrasion test. This test is suggested by AASHTO T 96 or ASTM C 131 Resistance to degradation of small coarse aggregates by Abrasion and impact on the Los Angeles … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

What Is the AASHTO Classification System | AASHTO Classification System Procedures

AASHTO Classification System

Introduction of AASHTO Although the textural classification of soil is relatively simple, it is based entirely on the particle-size distribution. The amount and type of clay minerals present in fine-grained soils dictate to a great extent their physical properties. Hence, the soils engineer … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

Types of Roof Tiles | Tile Roof Replacement | Tile Installation Cost | Roofing Tile Price | Ceramic Tile Price Per Square Foot | Tile Installation Factors

Types of Roof Tiles

Types of Roof Tiles There are various types of tiles that are available in the market. There are mainly twelve types of tiles are available, those are Slate Roof Tile Metal Roof Tile Concrete Roof Tile Composite Roof Tile Solar Roof Tile Clay Roof Tile Synthetic Spanish … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

Space Frame | Components of Space Frame System | Types of Space Frame | Advantages & Disadvantages of Space Frame Structure | Space Frame Structures Examples

Space Frame System

Introduction of Space Structure: The construction and development of the frame space structures are going all over the world. In the last few decades, space frame structures gain more importance. Space frame or the space structure is a rigid and lightweight structure which is constructed from … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

Helical Piles | What Is a Helical Pile | How Do Helical Piles Work | Benefits of Helical Piles

Introduction of Helical Piles Helical piles are a deep foundation system. It consists of a central shaft of various diameters, thicknesses, and spiral plates. The diameters of helical plates depend upon soil conditions and loading. The helical pile can be used in either residential or industrial … [Read more...]

By Nikunj Gundaraniya

West Point Bridge Designer

West Point Bridge Designer

What Is West Point Bridge Designer? West point bridge designer software for designing of the bridge. Bridge Design Contest is to provide middle school and high school students with a realistic, engaging introduction to engineering. They are providing this contest as a service to education. The … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

What Is the Best Foundation for a House | Types of House Foundations | How to Build a House Foundation | What Is the Strongest Foundation for a House

Best Foundation for a House

Introduction of Foundation for House Foundation is one of the most important parts of the Building on which the whole Structure is rest. Foundation is a very essential part of a building which provide a base to the structure. In this article, you will get to all about the foundation, Types of … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

What Is Mat Foundation | Mat Slab Foundation| Advantage and Disadvantage of Mat Slab Foundation | Types of Mat Foundation | Where Mat Foundation Is Used

Mat Foundation

What Is Mat Foundation? Mat foundation is also called a raft foundation. Generally, it is a continuous slab laying on the soil on which all the columns and beam of the structure are constructed. By the mat foundation, all load of the building or structure is transferred to the soil. Where … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

Why Hairline Cracks in Concrete | Types of Cracks in Concrete 

Why Hairline Cracks in Concrete _ Type of Cracks in Concrete 

Why Hairline Cracks in Concrete ? Hairline Cracks in concrete are extremely common but often misunderstood. Once an owner sees a crack in his slab or wall, especially if the concrete is relatively new, he automatically assumes there is something wrong. This isn't always this case. Some types of … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

What Is Refractory Concrete | Advantages & Disadvantages of Refractory Concrete | Properties of Refractory Concrete | Application of Refractory Concrete

All About of Refractory Concrete

Introduction to Refractory Concrete: The Innovation in the construction material is increasing day by day. There are various types of concrete are manufactured for various purposes in the construction Industry. Refractory concrete is one of the special types of concrete which is generally used … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

Difference Between Fat Lime and Hydraulic Lime | What Is Fat Lime | What Is Hydraulic Lime

Fat Lime and Hydraulic Lime

What Is Fat Lime? Fat lime is also known as Rich lime, High calcium lime, Pure lime, White lime. It is obtained by calculating limestones. When water is added to this lime, it produces hissing sound, a lot of heat is liberated it cracks and its volume is increased by 2-3 times the presence of … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

What Is Pier Foundation | Types of Drilled Piers | Advantages and Disadvantages of Drilled Pier Foundations

Pier Foundation

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 … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

Functions of Foundation | Requirements of Good Foundation | Types of Foundation | Types of Shallow Foundations | Types of Deep Foundations

Foundation

Introduction of Foundation: Foundation is one of the most important parts of the building. The foundation plays a crucial role in the structure and it is the lowermost part of the building below the ground level which provides a base for the structure. Foundation is the main part of the … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

Types of Concrete Construction Joints | Tips on Placing Joints in Concrete | Tips on Placing Joints in Concrete

Placing Joints in Concrete

Concrete joints are used to compensate when concrete expands or shrinks with changes in temperature. Concrete joints are normally used to prevent cracking when concrete contractions, creating training, tools, sawdust, and placement of joint builders. Pre-planned cracks will provide a finishing … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

Difference Between Footing and Foundation | What is Footing and Foundation

Difference Between Footing and Foundation | What is Footing and Foundation

What is Footing? Foundation Definition: The footing is generally supporting columns and may be round, square, or rectangular at a plan and in section. They may be of the slab — stepped or sloping type. Thia stepped footing results at a better distribution of load than a slab footing. A sloped … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

Non-Destructive Testing of Concrete | Type of Non-Destructive Testing Concrete

Non-Destructive Testing of Concrete | Type of Non-Destructive Testing Concrete

What Is Non-Destructive Testing of Concrete? This test provides immediate results, strength, and real properties of the concrete structure. Non-destructive testing of concrete is a method to obtain the compressive strength and other properties of concrete from existing structures. The standard … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

What Is Raft Foundation | Types of Foundation | Detail of Raft Footing

Raft Foundation

What is a Raft Foundation? A raft foundation, also called a raft foundation, is essentially a continuous slab resting on the soil that extends over the entire footprint of the building, thereby supporting the building and transferring its weight to the ground.  When determining which foundation … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

What Is the Penetration Test | What Is SPT Test | Procedure of SPT Test | Advantages and Disadvantages of SPT Test

SPT Test

What Is the Penetration Test? These tests involve the measurement of the resistance to penetration of a sampling spoon, a cone or other shaped tools under dynamic or static loadings. The resistance is empirically correlated with some of the engineering properties of soil such as density index, … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

What Is Sieve Analysis Test | Sive Analysis Test for Coarse Aggregate | Sive Analysis Test for Fine Aggregate

What Is Sieve Analysis Test

What Is Sieve Analysis Test? Sieve analysis is an analytical technique used to determine this particle size distribution of granular material with macroscopic granular sizes. This sieve analysis technique involves the layering of sieves with different grades of sieve opening sizes. This finest … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

What Is Standard Proctor Test & his Detail | Procedure Standard Proctor Test

What Is Standard Proctor Test & his Detail _ Procedure Standard Proctor Test

What Is Standard Proctor Test & his Detail? Probably the single most important soil trait is its density or compaction. Soil is made up of many particles of different sizes. The closer together these particles are, the more stable the soil. After the engineers have classified the type of … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

All About Foundation Repair Cost

Foundation Repair Costs After knowing which type of foundation repair method is best to solve the damage, there should be an idea about the repair cost. Foundation repair cost varies from $1,000 to $25,000 but the average repair cost is around $8,000. Hydraulic piers may be needed while … [Read more...]

By Nikunj Gundaraniya

Singly Reinforced vs Doubly Reinforced Beam | What Is Singly Reinforced Beam | What Is Doubly Reinforced Beam

Singly Reinforced vs Doubly Reinforced Beam | What Is Singly Reinforced Beam | What Is Doubly Reinforced Beam

Singly Reinforced Vs Doubly Reinforced Beam The beam can be defined as a structural member that carries all vertical loads and resists bending. There are several types of materials used for beams, such as steel, wood, fibers, etc. But the most common material is reinforced concrete Reinforced … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

Ductility Test of Bitumen | Three Different Methods of Ductility Testing

What Is Ductility Test of Bitumen? The ductility test of bitumen is one of the main tests you need to do when building the road. We know that the ductility of a material is the ability of that material to undergo plastic deformation (permanent deformation) before the rupture of that … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

What Is Plinth | What Is Plinth Protection | Purpose of Plinth Protection

What Is Plinth | What Is Plinth Protection | Purpose of Plinth Protection

What Is Plinth? A plinth is a base or platform that supports a plinth, column, or structure. Structurally, the plinth distributes weight and pressure down evenly across a column across a wider space. You can also elevate structures above the ground to protect them from water or other … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

Combined Footing | What Is Combined Footing | Advantage & Disadvantage of Combined Footing | Application of Combined Footing | Types of Combined Footing | Combined Footing Design

Combined Footing

Combined Footing: If two or more columns are supported in a row and a common foundation is provided them then the footing is called combined footing. If the individual footing has to accommodate two or in exceptional cases more than two columns are known as combined footing. Usually, the … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

What Is Scaffolding | Types of Scaffolding

What Is Scaffolding _ Types of Scaffolding

What Is Scaffolding? Scaffolding is a temporary platform used to lift, support, and supply materials during a construction process for the repair or cleaning of a structure. It is installed before construction or maintenance work begins. Therefore, whatever the size of a building, scaffolding … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

What Is Caisson Foundation | Types of Caisson Foundation | Advantage, Disadvantage, Application, & Construction of Caisson

Caisson Foundation (1)

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 … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

Waffle Slab Foundation | What is  Waffle Slab Foundation | Waffle Slab Foundation Pros and Cons | Features of Waffle Slab Foundation

What is  Waffle Slab Foundation? The waffle slab foundation system is also called a waffle mat foundation. The waffle slab foundation is constructed above the ground like a mat foundation and is also used to provide a load-bearing capacity on expensive, compressible, rocky, or hydro collapsible … [Read more...]

By Nikunj Gundaraniya

What Is Water Cement Ratio | Water-Cement Ratio and Concrete Strength | Role of Water in Concrete

Water Cement Ratio

What Is Water Cement Ratio? It is the ratio of cement and water utilized in the preparation of concrete. The quantity of water used at mixing concrete is very important. If the percentage of water used is less, then there will not be a sufficient quantity of water to hydrate cement. It will … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

Grillage Foundation | Types of Grillage Foundation | Features of Grillage Foundation

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 … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

Difference Between 33, 43 and 53 Grade Cement

Difference Between 33, 43 and 53 Grade Cement

The cement grades indicate how much cement has a rolling resistance. The strength of the cement (Compressive strength) was generally measured after 28 days with adequate curing. Proper curing is very important because curing controls the rate of hydration of the cement, so proper curing is very … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

What Is Specific Gravity Cement | Why We Calculate Specific Gravity Cement | Specific Gravity Test on Cement

Specific gravity

What Is Specific Gravity Cement? Specific gravity is generally defined as the ratio between the mass of a given volume of material and mass of an equal volume of water. One of the methods of determining the specific gravity of cement is by the use of a liquid such as water-free kerosene, which does … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

What Is SBC of Soil? | Safe Bearing Capacity of Soil

What Is SBC of Soil? | Safe Bearing Capacity of Soil

The first test to be carried out before construction is the soil's safe bearing capacity. It is a preliminary test that must be carried out before the construction of any structure. It is recommended that the safe bearing capacity of the ground be tested at all points of the foot. What Is SBC of … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

What Is Well Foundation | Component of Well Foundation

What Is Well Foundation? Well foundation is a type of deep foundation which is generally provided below the water level for bridges. Cassions or well have been in use for foundations of bridges and other structures since the Roman and Mughal periods. The term ‘ cassions ’ is derived from the French … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

How to Structural Design a Building/House Step by Step Part-1 (One Way Simply Support Slab)

One Way Simply Support slab

Any construction building design as per the below step. In this article, we design only slab and next article next steps calculation. Slab Design Slab Beam Design Lintel Beam Design Column Design Plinth Beam Design Footing Design Some Important Point for Slab Design Type of … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

Dog-Legged Staircase | What Is Staircase | Advantages & Disadvantage of Dog-Legged Staircase

Dog-Legged Staircase

What Is Staircase? A staircase is a set of steps that lead from one floor to another. It is provided to allow the means of ascending and descending between the various floors of the building. The room or enclosure of the building, in which the staircase is located, is known as a staircase. The … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

What Is Pad Foundation | Failure of Pad Foundation | Pad Foundation Detail | Types of Pad Foundation | Design of the Pad Footing Depends on Several Factors

Pad Foundation

What Is Pad Foundation? Pad footing is the type of shallow footing used to spread a concentrated load through columns into the soil mass. It’s also known as isolated footing. It can also be deep, depending upon the ground conditions. It can either be reinforced or non-reinforced. It's … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

What is Plum Concrete | Application of Plum Concrete | Mix Design of Plum Concrete | Methodology of Plum Concrete

Plum Concrete

What is Plum Concrete? In mass concrete foundations, boulders of say 150 mm size up to 30% of the total quantity of concrete, are mixed in the wet concrete. This adds to economics and saves heat generation. Such concretes are called plum concretes. After at least two layers of wet concrete is … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

What Is Unit Weight | What Is Density | What Is Unit Weight Material | Unit Weight Building Materials

Unit Weight Building Materials

What Is Unit Weight? The ratio of the weight of a material to its volume is its unit weight, sometimes termed specific weight or weight density. The unit weight of water, γw, is 9.81 kN/m3 in the SI system and 62.4 lb/ft3 in the English system. Also, read: What Is a Field Dry Density Test | … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

Classification of Stone Work | What Is Stone Masonry

Classification of Stone Work

What Is Stone Masonry? The construction of stones bonded together with mortar is termed as stone masonry. Where the stones can be found in abundance in nature, on cutting and dressing to the proper shape, they provide an economical material for the construction of various building components such … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

Piling for Foundation | Use of Pile Foundation | Characteristics of Pile Foundation

Pile Foundation

What Is Foundation? All engineered construction work resting on the earth must be carried by some interfacing element called a foundation. The foundation is part of an engineered system that transmits to, and into, the underlying rock and soil the loads supported by the foundation and its … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

What Is Quarrying of Stones | Methods of Quarrying | Selection of a Site for Quarrying of Stones

What Is Quarrying of Stones? You must have heard the word mine and quarry. The operations of taking out the materials from the ground at great depths are known as mining, whereas in the case of the quarry, the operations for taking out the match as (Stone) are carried out at ground level in an … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

Difference Between Flyover and Bridge | What Is Flyover | What Is Bridge

Difference Between Flyover and Bridge

What Is Flyover? Flyovers, over a flyover, underpasses, overpasses, etc. are some examples of the engineering marvels that allow for the effort of people and saving of time, vehicles, and even trains. Normally flyover is made over water bodies like rivers, but over bridges are meant into … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

What Is Foundation | What Is Purpose of Providing Foundation | Types of Foundation

What Is Foundation (1)

Foundation in Civil Engineering In engineering, a foundation is the element of a structure which connects it to the ground and transfers loads from the structure to the ground. Foundation engineering is the application of soil mechanics and rock mechanics (Geotechnical engineering) in the design … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

What Is Foundation Repair | Foundation Techniques | Effects of Foundation Damage | What Foundation Repair Techniques Are Available

All about of Foundation Repair

What Is Foundation Repair? Foundation renovation is required when the foundation of a home, building, or structure is impaired & the core structure of the building is required to be repaired. Foundation Techniques 1. Sealants & Masonry Patches Cracks are required to be identified & … [Read more...]

By Krunal Rajput

Heartwood Vs Sapwood | What Is Sapwood | What Is Heartwood

Heartwood Vs Sapwood

Difference Between Heartwood and Sapwood The main difference between the heartwood and the sapwood is that the heartwood is deadwood, interior, while the sapwood is the outermost portion of a wood that is alive. In addition, the heartwood occupies a large part of the transversal area of the … [Read more...]

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Stepped Footing | House Foundation on Slope | How to Build a Foundation on the Slope

Introduction of Stepped Footing The main function of the foundation is to give support to the Structures and transmit the superimposed load of the Structures in the underneath strata. Generally, it is recommended to construct Foundation on the flat or smooth surface of the ground. There are … [Read more...]

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What Is Inverted Arch Footing | Where Are Uses Inverted Arch Footing | Advantages of Inverted Arch Footing | Disadvantages of Inverted Arch Footing

ALL ABOUT inverted arch footing

What Is Inverted Arch Footing? The Inverted Arch Footing is built in areas where the carrying or bearing capacity of the soil is very low and the load of the building is concentrated on the walls and digging is not possible. This is not a typical type of foundation. Inverted Arch Footing is … [Read more...]

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What Is a Concrete Surface Retarder | Types of Retarders | Advantages & Disadvantages of Retarder in Concrete

Concrete Surface Retarder

What Is a Concrete Surface Retarder? Surface retarders, also know surface"deactivators," are applied to fresh concrete to chemically delay the set of the surface mortar. Unlike concrete set retarders, they allow the rest of the concrete to cure normally, without affecting the setting rate or … [Read more...]

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Difference Between Lime and Cement | What Is Lime (Hydraulic) | What Is Cement

Lime Vs Cement

What Is Lime (Hydraulic)? It is an important binding material used in building construction. Lime has been used as the material of construction from ancient times. When it is mixed with sand it provides lime mortar and when mixed with sand and coarse aggregate, it forms lime … [Read more...]

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Introduction of USCS | USCS Classifies Soils into Two Broad Categories

Introduction of USCS

Which test gives a better estimation of the friction angle? Usually, the economics of the project dictates the type of test you would use for the determination of the friction angle. Nonetheless, the best test to determine the friction angle of soil is the one that is more analogous to the … [Read more...]

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What Is Soil Compaction | Different Types of Soil Compaction Equipment

What Is Soil Compaction

What Is Soil Compaction? Soil compaction occurs when soil particles are pressed together, reducing the pore space between them. Strongly compacted soils contain few large pores, less total pore volume, and, consequently, higher density. The compacted soil has a reduced rate of infiltration … [Read more...]

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Introduction of Clay Product | Types of Clay Product

Clay Product

Introduction of Clay Product There is a wide variety of structural clay products, broadly classified as facing materials, load-bearing materials, paving materials, roofing tile, and chemically resistant materials. Examples of facing materials are face brick, terra-cotta, brick veneer, sculptured … [Read more...]

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What Is Structural Settlement | Causes For Structural Settlement | What Is Soil Settlement & Foundation Structural Settlement

Foundation Settlement

What Is Structural Settlement? The term Structural Settlement is defined as the vertical displacement of the base of a structure, or of the surface of a road or embankment due to the compression and deformation of the underlying soil. When the weight of every structure compresses and deforms the … [Read more...]

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What Is Mortar | Test of Mortar | Process for Compressive Strength

Adhesive Test (2)

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, binding material develops the property that binds not only the inert material but also the surrounding bricks and … [Read more...]

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Difference Between M25 and M30 Concrete | What Is M25 Grade | What Is M30 Grade

M25 and M30 Concrete

What Is Concrete? Contrary to popular belief, concrete and cement are not the same; cement is really just one component of concrete. Concrete consists of three basic components: water, aggregate (rock, sand or gravel), and Portland cement. Cement, usually in powder form, acts as a binding agent … [Read more...]

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How to Structural Design a Building/House Step by Step Part-4 (Column Design)

Column Design

As per our last article How to Structural Design a Building/House Step by Step Part-1, 2 & 3. In this article, we design slab load, slab depth, slab steel design, Slab beam design. Now in this article, we calculated a column design. Column Design Below Steps Column Design. 1. Column … [Read more...]

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How to Structural Design a Building/House Step by Step Part-3 (Slab Beam Design)

As per our last article How to Structural Design a Building/House Step by Step Part-1 & 2. In this article, we design slab load, slab depth, slab steel design. Now in this article, we calculated a slab beam design. Slab Beam Design Below steps slab beam design. 1. Beam Thickness & Depth … [Read more...]

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What Is Rolling Margin | The Procedure of Rolling Margin

Rolling Margin

What is Rolling Margin? Rolling margin is the difference between the actual weight of round bars (Reinforcement) Vs. Theoretical weight of round bars. This theoretical weight of round bars pick in IS Codes. IS  Codes 1786: 2008 ( High Strength Deformed Steel Bars and Wires for Concrete … [Read more...]

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What Is Plaster | Plaster Ratio | History of Plastering | Requirements of Good Plaster

What Is Plaster _ Plaster Ratio _ History of Plastering _ Requirements of Good Plaster

What Is Plaster? Plastering is the process of covering uneven surfaces and rough walls in the construction of houses and other structures with a plastic material known as Plaster, which is a mixture of cement or lime concrete and sand along with the required quantity of water. Different … [Read more...]

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 What Is Bleeding In Concrete | What Is Segregation In Concrete

What Is Bleeding In Concrete | What Is Segregation In Concrete

  What Is Bleeding In Concrete? Bleeding in concrete is sometimes referred to as water gain. This is a special form of separation, in which some water from the concrete flows to the surface of the concrete, with the lowest specific gravity among all concrete components. Excessive bleeding … [Read more...]

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Testing for Silt Content in Sand

Testing for Silt Content in Sand

Why We Measure the Silt Content from the Sand? Silt content is a fine material that's less than 150 microns. It's unstable in the presence of water. It's unstable in the presence of water.  If we utilize silty sand for bonding, it will reduce the strength and cause rework. You could be … [Read more...]

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What Is Cinder Block | Cinder Block Properties | Shapes of Cinder Blocks |Advantages of Cinder

What Is Cinder Block | Cinder Block Properties | Shapes of Cinder Blocks |Advantages of Cinder

What Is Cinder Block? Cinder blocks are totally different from concrete blocks. Concrete and cinder blocks are made from the same basic components; however, there is a special key component for cinder blocks and created for various functions. Cinder blocks are also made of concrete, however, the … [Read more...]

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What Is Granolithic Floors | Construction Method | Advantages аnd Disadvantage

Granolithic Flooring

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 … [Read more...]

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What Is Fine Aggregate | Types of Fine Aggregates (Classification)

Fine Aggregate

What Is Fine Aggregate? Fine aggregates are essentially any natural sand particles won from the land through the mining process. Fine aggregates consist of natural sand or any crushed stone particles that are ¼” or smaller. This product is often referred to as 1/4'” minus as it refers to the … [Read more...]

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