Types of Shoring Used in Construction
Raking or inclined shores Flying or horizontal shores Dead or vertical shores Raking or Inclined Shores Ranking shores is a system of giving temporary support to an unsafe wall. In …
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Backfilling in Foundation
Before you begin the backfill process, you have to be sure that the foundation cures for at least five to seven days. There are even instances when cracks may occur …
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Advantages of Top Down Construction
Top down construction is the reverse method of bottom-up construction in which the permanent structure is built from top to bottom of the basement along with deep excavations. 1. Early …
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When Shoring is Used Construction
It is the process of temporarily supporting a building, vessel, structure, or trench with shores (props) when in danger of collapse or during repairs or alterations. It may be vertical, …
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Why Reinforcement steel are Bind by Binding Wire
One of the major use of binding wires is to keep the reinforcement provided in proper place because without the binding wire reinforcement will be free to move which could …
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Remedial Measures for Over Reinforced Concrete
The following are the few remedial measures that are necessary to be taken in case of excess steel used: Remove tie wires, detritus etc. from the face of the concrete …
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Methods of Curing Repaired Concrete Works
To keep repaired surfaces wet for the initial curing, water should be applied at regular intervals by a large brush or spraying device. Damp hessian may be used or wet …
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Types of Plaster in Building Construction
Some common types of plaster are Cement plaster Clay plaster Gypsum plaster Lime plaster 1. Cement Plaster It is the common type of plaster we normally use in building construction. …
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