Designing a Functional Bathroom When it comes to your home, few spaces are as personal as the bathroom. It’s not just a functional necessity; it’s a sanctuary where you start and end your day. Creating a bathroom that seamlessly blends function with style is key to turning it into your ideal oasis. Let’s explore the … Read more
When it comes to building a durable structure, the choice of framing material is one of the most important factors to consider. Wood and steel are two of the most common materials used for framing, but they have different advantages and disadvantages that affect their performance and longevity. In this blog post, we will compare … Read more
The Basics of Rebar If you have ever wondered what gives strength and stability to the concrete structures that we see around us, the answer is (most commonly) rebar. Rebar, short for reinforcing bar, is the steel rods that are embedded in concrete that provide tensile strength to what is actually and prevent cracking. Rebar … Read more
CIVIL SITE ENGINEERS GUIDE TO TMT QUALITY CONTROL In any reinforced concrete (RCC) construction, two critical components are TMT Rebar and concrete. The lifespan and safety of such structures heavily rely on the quality of these Rebars and Concrete. Designers and engineers should only approve TMT Rebars after thorough testing and verification, regardless of the … Read more
Protect Yourself from Silica Dust Silica dust, known as crystalline silica, is a naturally occurring mineral found in various rocks, sand, and soil. It is commonly encountered when working with concrete, mortar, stone, brick, and asphalt. Silica dust is generated by cutting, drilling, grinding, or crushing these materials. Silica consists of tiny crystalline particles of … Read more
Understanding Construction and Reinforcement Checking When constructing buildings, we use steel to reinforce the concrete. The people responsible for this work include steel fixers (who bend and place the steel bars) and supervisors who ensure everything is done correctly. 1. Checking the Drawings The concrete supervisors need to understand the construction plans and reinforcement drawings. … Read more
Design Considerations for Kitchen The kitchen is a busy place where we prepare meals, store food, keep utensils, and sometimes even dine and do laundry. We often spend a lot of time in the kitchen, so it’s crucial to plan it well. This means choosing the right appliances, organizing storage, and arranging everything for convenience. … Read more
Admixtures are substances which when added to concrete in small doses can overcome some of the drawbacks viz., poor workability, high shrinkage cracks, poor performance against chemicals, high permeability, inadequate protection of steel reinforcement from corrosion, low tensile strength and lower fracture toughness. Admixtures can be defined as materials other than water, cement and aggregate, … Read more
Cubic feet are an imperial and US customary unit of volume used to measure the volume of space that an object occupies in three dimensions. Cubic feet are often used in building, manufacturing, and engineering. Sectors. This unit of measurement is often abbreviated as “ft³” or “cu ft”. Understanding and using cubic feet is essential … Read more
Why cement mortar need to be consumed within 30 min just after it is mixed? Cement mortar is a mixture of cement, sand, and water used for various construction purposes such as plastering, masonry, and laying bricks. The reason why cement mortar needs to be consumed within 30 minutes after its preparation is due to … Read more