Stone Masonry
Masonry means construction of buildings using building blocks like stone, bricks, concrete blocks etc. Masonry is used for the construction of foundation, plinth, walls and columns. Mortar is the binding …
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Standard Size of Rooms in Residential Building
Drawing or Living Room Drawing room should be located in the middle of the building and should be connected to the front verandah and dining place. It should be well-lighted …
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Purposes of House Valuation or Property Valuation
The property must be valuated by considering the below factors: Market Location Condition Age Neighbourhood Purposes of House Valuation or Property Valuation: Buying or Selling: When someone buys the property …
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Steps for Construction of Building
Preparation of drawings as per requirements of consumers. Estimation of material cost, labor cost & contingencies. Approval of drawings & estimates from Client. Approval of drawings from City Development Authority. …
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Properties of Good Bricks
The following are the required properties of good bricks: Colour: Colour should be uniform and bright. Shape: Bricks should have plane faces. They should have sharp and true right angled …
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Type of Stones Used for Civil Engineering Works
Stone is a naturally available building material’ which has been used from the early age of civilization. It is available in the form of rocks, which is cut to required …
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Types of Contracts for Execution of Civil Engineering Works
A contract is basically an agreement between two parties creating a legal obligation for both of them to perform specific acts. Each party is legally bound to perform the specified …
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Different Types of Bridges
A bridge is a structure built to span physical obstacles such as a body of water, valley or road for the purpose of providing passage over the obstacle. Types of …
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