Road transportation is an essential network for any country. Classification of roads based on many factors such as materials, locations, traffic etc. are discussed.

Reading time: 1 minute Concrete slump test or slump cone test is to determine the workability or consistency of concrete mix prepared at the laboratory or the construction site during the progress of ...

Reading time: 1 minute In an era when sustainability has become an important benchmark for forward-thinking buildings, it's inspiring to see how far architecture and design have come in the pursuit of ...

The design of a building is not merely an aesthetic concern but is closely tied to the local climate. By understanding the nuances of the climate in their area, architects, builders, and designers can ...

Excavation procedure for foundation construction requires site clearance, setting out, excavation and safety measures based on depth of excavation.

Every construction site involves activities which can be dangerous for safety of workmen. So, safety procedures need to be followed PPEs to be used at site.

The slenderness ratio of a reinforced concrete (RC) column is the ratio between the length of the column, its lateral dimensions, and end fixity. It assesses the ability of the reinforced concrete … ...

Underpinning is a method for repair and strengthening of building foundations. Underpinning methods, procedures and their applications in strengthening of different types of foundations is discusse… ...

Bridge bearings are structural equipment or devices installed between bridge substructure and superstructure. Types of bridge bearings are discussed.

Reading time: 1 minute Transparent aluminum or Aluminum Oxynitride (ALON) is an optically transparent aluminum which is a crystalline substance made of aluminate powder alloys. Aluminum being a ...

Building materials or construction materials are the major requirement in this modern age of technology. There are many types of building materials used for different construction works. Properties… ...

1. How to construct a concrete swimming pool structure? The concrete swimming pool structure can be constructed either by shotcrete or guniting or formwork methods. The shotcrete and guniting process ...