Why Sand is Used in Mortar and Concrete
Sand is used in mortar and concrete for the following purpose: 1. It sub-divides the paste of binding material into thin films and allows it to adhere and spread. 2. …
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Difference Between Plastering and Pointing
Plastering: Plastering is use to protect the exposed surface of the masonry. Cement, Sand and lime are used in plastering. Plastering is done it both sides of surface (inside and …
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Brick Masonry Over Stone Masonry
Advantages: Since shape and size of bricks are uniform, it do not need skilled labour for the construction. Bricks are light in weight and hence handling them is easy. Bricks …
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Differences between Load Bearing and Partition Walls
In framed structures partition walls are built to divide floor area for different utilities. They rest on floors. They do not carry loads from floor and roof. They have to …
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Types of Super Structures
On this basis there are two types Load Bearing Structures Framed Structures. Load Bearing Structures: In this type of structure the load on the structure is transferred vertically downward through …
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Minimum Curing Time for Cement Concrete
Early strength of concrete is more important and it is responsible for the ultimate strength of concrete. We should do proper curing as per the environment condition, type of member, …
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Grillage Footing and Arch Foundation
Grillage Footing High rise buildings are built with steel columns encased in concrete. Such columns carry very heavy load and hence they need special foundations to spread the load to …
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Load Bearing and Non Load Bearing Walls
Non-load Bearing Walls They are meant to carry super imposed loads in addition to their own weight. The materials most often used to construct load-bearing walls in large buildings are …
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