How Cracks Form in Building
The most obvious reason for cracks is settlement. Settlement does not only mean that foundation gets settled and it leads to cracks in building. Settlement is a very large term …
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Prevention of Cracks in Building
To Prevent Cracks Due to Moisture Movement. Select materials having small moisture movement eg bricks, lime stones, marble etc., Plan for less richer cement content, larger size of aggregates and …
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Purpose of Cavity Walls
The cavity walls are provided for following purposes: Damp Prevention: Cavity walls eliminate the penetration of moisture from outer leaf to the inner leaf and thus help keep inside of …
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Why Crank Bars or Bent-up Bars are Provided in Slabs
To resist Hogging (Negative Bending Moment) at supports. To counter the risk of the failure of the slabs. To encounter the shear force. The shear force is always greater in …
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Advantages of Composite Beams
Advantages of composite beams are Increased strength for a given cross sectional dimension. The concrete and steel is utilized effectively. Good fire resistance in the case of concrete encased beams. …
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Properties of Aggregates
Properties or characteristics of aggregate which influence the properties of resulting concrete mix. These are as follow. Composition Size & Shape Surface Texture Specific Gravity Bulk Density Voids Porosity & …
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Mat Foundation and Its Types
Mat foundation is otherwise called as Raft Foundation and its working principle is similar to shallow foundation. Mat foundation is preferred for large space where separate footings are not possible …
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Advantage and Disadvantage of Two Way Slab
Advantage: Flat ceilings are available in this slab because there is no beam in the middle of the cell. The height of the room is more available. Do not obstruct …
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