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Geotechnical

What is Foundation Settlement? – Types & Causes

Different types of foundations will be selected based on the soil density, bearing capacity to make the structure strong and durable. However, a small amount…

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Materials

Determination of Standard Consistency of Cement

The cement reacts with water and turns into a paste to form a layer on other ingredients to make the (concrete) bond stronger.  The optimum…

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Practical Guide

How to Calculate Land Area or Plot Area?

Surveying is an essential preliminary step for any construction work. The whole site plan determines the structure of a building or a site. We have…

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Geotechnical

Plate Load Test – Safe Bearing Capacity of Soil

The bearing capacity of the soil determines the type of foundation selection.  The maximum capacity of the soil that supports the structural load without any…

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Construction

Deshuttering Time for Slabs, Beams and Columns

One of the confusing activities in construction is the removal time of the shuttering board!. Right?.  Let’s discuss in detail about the deshuttering time along…

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Construction

Difference between Nominal Mix and Design Mix

During the initial days, we would all think that the concrete nominal mix and design mix are the same except the quantity of requirement. If…

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Practical Guide

What is the full form of 1BHK, 2BHK, 2.5BHK?

What exactly would we look if we were purchasing a flat or house? (Apart from – Difference Between Carpet, Built-Up and Super Built area) Definitely,…

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Materials

Standard Brick Size in India

The brick size will vary based on different country standards. The standard size of brick has been mentioned in IS code 1077. Brick Size in…

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Construction

Advantages and Disadvantages of Prestressed Concrete

There are more and more technology updates, and innovations are coming into existence to increase the workability and durability of concrete. The prestressed concrete is…

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Construction

False Ceiling – Types, Uses, Advantages & Disadvantages

In the modern era, many new advanced technologies came into existence for ease of work and aesthetic purpose. The false ceiling is used in both…

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