Advantages of Lime Mortar
The strength of lime mortar is less than cement mortar, the advantages of adding lime in mortar are as follows: Shrinkage in mortar is less, thus less liable to cracks …
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Hollow Core Slab
Hollow core slab Advantages: Hollow core ribbed slab not only reduces building costs it also reduces the overall weight of the structure. Excellent fire resistance and sound insulation are other …
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10 Things To Check Before Casting Columns
Check The Column’s Center. Check The Column Size And Shape. Check The Column’s Main Reinforcement. Check The Stirrups Of The Column. Check The Vertical Alignment Of The Column’s Form. Check …
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Types of plastering
There are different types of plasters are available such as: Lime plaster Cement plaster Mud plaster Stucco plaster Lime plaster When lime is used as a binding material it is …
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Advantage of Using Fly Ash in Concrete
Utilization of fly ash as part of replacement of cement or as mineral admixture in concrete saves on cement and hence the emission of carbon dioxide. Use of good quality …
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You Need To Do Before Starting Pile Construction
Level the Ground and Remove Any Obstacles Set the Grid Lines of The Building Marking Pile Points on The Ground Protect Those Pile Points from Missing Make A Mud Tank …
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Purpose of Shear Walls
Shear walls are mainly used To resist lateral loads of earthquake and wind. To resist gravity or vertical loads due to its self-weight and other living or moving loads. To …
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Composition of brick
Alumina: A good class brick consists of 20-30% of Alumina. Excess of Alumina in clay makes the brick crack and wrap on drying. Silica: In general, bricks are made with …
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