When it comes to renovations, improvements or projects from scratch, the choice of construction materials will largely determine the process and quality of a project. From the base materials to the material of choice to improve a wall, ceiling or roof, we break down the five common building materials found on the site along with…
Construction or housing are the most fundamental needs for humanity. It gives us shelter. When we see or hear the word “Building”, we imagine that a building is tall and has a roof, walls, rooms, etc. However, in a broader sense, the definition of a building is structurally constructive based on bricks, sands, types of…
FSI is the abbreviation of Floor Space Index. This term is the most used in India. It is equivalent to the floor area ratio (FAR) and the floor space ratio (FSR) that are used in other countries. The floor space index (FSI) basically indicates the maximum permitted floor area that can be built on a…
Doors are of various kinds. Only a few are famous because of their mechanism and usage. They are- 1. Sliding Door 2. Composite Door 3. Swinging Door 4. Revolving Door 5. Folding Door Sliding door A sliding door is an elegant aesthetic for any home or place that offers euphony. The sliding door opens transversely when sliding, which is parallel…
What is a door? The door is a mobile mechanism that is more like a barrier made of wood, stone, metal, glass, paper, leaves, skins or a combination of materials. A door understands the importance of having options when choosing the right fit for the architecture of our house and the interior and exterior decoration…
There are six basic stages of cement manufacturing process. Stage 1:Raw Material Extraction/Quarry The raw cement ingredients needed for the production of cement are limestone (calcium), sand and clay (silicon, aluminum, iron), slate, fly ash, inlays and bauxite. The mineral rocks are extracted and crushed into smaller pieces of approximately 6 inches. The secondary crushers…
Cement is a very useful binding material in construction. The applications of cement in various fields of construction have made it a very important civil engineering material. Some of the numerous functions of cement are detailed below. It is used in mortars for plaster, masonry, notes, etc. It is used to make joints of drains…
Cement is the most important building materials it is a binding agent that sets and hardens to adhere to building units like stones, bricks, tiles and many more. Cement generally refer as a very fine powder substance very chiefly made up of limestone (calcium), sand or clay (silicon), aluminum and iron ore and may include shells,…
The inspection, the first step to start a new civil engineering project, is a very important branch of civil engineering. To understand the techniques of surveying a student, you should carefully study the basic concepts of it. To begin to learn the topography one must begin with the definition of topography and its importance. The…
Types of Raft Foundation Various types of Raft foundation used depending on the condition of soil and the load transfer mechanism on the foundation. Followings are the different types of raft foundation used in construction: 1.Flate plate mat 2.Plate thickened under the column 3.Two-way beam and slab Raft 4.Plate raft with pedestals 5.Plied raft 6.Rigid Frame Mat or…
