Sustainable building materials are becoming increasingly popular as more and more people focus on preserving the environment. As architects, construction workers, and homeowners look for …

Water treatment is the process of removing all those substances, whether biological, chemical, or physical, that are potentially harmful to the water supply for human and domestic use. This …

🕑 Reading time: 1 minute The value of reducing energy consumption in buildings has increased worldwide. This is because the consumption of fossil fuels for the full-fledged operations of a …

Features of Directional Boring. Directional boring is employed when the trenching or traditional excavation process is not practical.; It can be employed for a variety of soil conditions. The …

In the graph, the different particle sizes D10, D30 and D60 are represented as shown in figure-1 above. D10 is called as effective particle size. This means that 10% percent of the particles …

Procedure for Design of Axially Loaded RC Short Column. 1- Calculate the total axial load (P u) on the column i.e. transfer loads from slabs and beams to the columns.. 2. Assume a …

The main difference between lean and PCC concrete is that lean concrete contains less cement compared to the water content present in it. This means, when compared to plain cement …

2. Open Piers. Open piers permit the passage of water through the structure and classified into the following types: 2.1 Cylindrical Piers. Cylindrical pier is constructed from cast iron or mild …

🕑 Reading time: 1 minute Bridges are an essential part of many communities worldwide, and understanding the process of designing and constructing them is key to building safe and …

🕑 Reading time: 1 minute Types of Soil tests for building construction works depend on properties of soil. Design of the foundation is based on soil test report of construction site.. Soil tests for …