Careful supervision during concrete manufacture is necessary for all concreting operations such as batching, mixing, transporting, laying, compacting and curing. While inspecting concreting work following points should be remembered for effective quality control. Inspection during Concreting The concrete mix should be designed in the laboratory with the materials to be used in the field. Weight … Read more
Techniques Used for Improving Bearing Capacity of Soil The following techniques can be used for improving bearing capacity of soil as per the site condition. Increasing depth of foundation Draining the soil Compacting the soil Confining the soil Replacing the poor soil Using grouting material Stabilizing the soil with chemicals 1. Increasing Depth of Foundation … Read more
Cement plastering is commonly used as ideal coating for external and internal surface of wall. Cement plaster is usually applied in a single coat or double coat. Double coat plaster is applied where thickness of plaster is required to be more than 15 mm or when it is required to get a very fine finish. … Read more
Concrete flooring is a common type of flooring adopted by many building owners. Concrete flooring can be used in residential, commercial, institutional & public buildings of all types. Before choosing concrete flooring as an option for your building construction, you should know the advantages and disadvantages of it. Advantages of Concrete Flooring 1. Durability A … Read more
Doors and windows are the important part of a house. Right type of doors and windows for house would greatly enhance its overall look and appearance. There are many verities of door and windows available in market. So the process of selection of appropriate doors and windows for house is quite difficult. There are several … Read more
Cement concrete flooring is one of the most common types of flooring provided in houses. This type of flooring has following advantages. Easy to construct and maintain Economical as compared to tiles, marbles flooring Step-by-Step Procedure for Cement Concrete Floor Construction First properly compact the earth in the plinth. While compacting, care has to be … Read more
Mud Flooring Mud has been the easiest form of material available for building construction. It has been adopted for various elements in the house in different forms. Floorings in mud have mostly been adopted in village housing as besides being economical, mud is readily available and the flooring is easy to construct and maintain. Brick … Read more
Anti Termite Treatment Termites are insects that are capable of making severe damages in the house, be it the foundation, wooden structures or furniture, carpets, paper or curtains etc. their habit of remaining concealed results in their presence go undetected, until the surface get damaged. It is therefore, essential to protect the house against termites … Read more
Floors are one of the important parts of a house. It should have a pleasing appearance and should attract the attention of people. Floors should also be durable, easy to maintain. If proper care is taken during floor construction then it will have longer life period and will require less maintenance. Precautions to Follow During … Read more
Footings can be of the following types. Spread or isolated or pad footing Strap footing Combined footing Strip or continuous footing Mat or raft footing What is Spread Footing or Isolated or Pad Footing? It is circular, square or rectangular slab of uniform thickness. Sometimes, it is stepped to spread the load over a larger … Read more