Every time we calculate the concrete or cement mortar calculation, We use 1.54 constant to get a dry volume of ingredients. But why exactly 1.54 why not 1.75? What is the reason behind that? Its simple. Adding Bulking of Sand & Void Ratio Compressibility 1. Bulking of Sand – Up…

We have discussed concrete calculations in an earlier post. If you refer to the post, we don’t exclude the steel quantity. Why? Based on the thumb rule of steel quantity or by the exact calculation, the amount of steel used in structural elements is from 1-3%. It is very low…

Generally, 150mm thickness of sand filling is provided beneath the PCC bed. You may be confused!.  The concrete is a stable element then why do we need sand filling beneath PCC in footing!.  There are five possible reasons behind sand filling under footings. Let’s see each briefly. Reason 1 -…

Skirting or Dado!. Please don’t get confused, let’s see in detail. What are Skirting tiles? The tiles laid at the junction of walls and floors up to 3-4 inch height are known as skirting tiles. Purpose of Skirting The primary purpose of skirting is to preserve the wall bottom from…