Median in a road – Types of medians – Raised – Flushed – Depressed [PDF]

Types of Road Medians

A median in a road is an area that separates incoming traffic from traffic going in the same direction. Road median is commonly used where there are separate lanes traveling in opposite directions. So, the road median converts a “two-way” movement into a “one-way” movement.  It also acts as an area for cars to U-turn … Read more

Ranging in Surveying – Direct Ranging – Indirect Ranging – Line Ranger [PDF]

Ranging in surveying

Ranging in surveying is an important concept surveyors use to determine distances between survey marks on the ground or above it. Due to limitations of survey instruments, surveyors are in need to use intermediate points. That’s where ranging technique in survey comes in to play. There are two types of ranging methods – direct ranging … Read more

11 Different Types of Sand and their uses in Construction [PDF]

Types of Sand in Construction

With so many types of sands in the market, you can’t randomly pick one for your project. Depending on the color, size, and source; the sand can show different properties that are critical for your project. So, in order to get the best result, try to know your options and choose a type of sand … Read more

Sill Level vs. Plinth Level vs. Lintel Level – Is there a difference?

What is sill level meaning?

The terms sill level, plinth level, and lintel level are all common in the world of home building and construction. These different types of levels are used by carpenters, engineers, and architects to ensure that structures are built according to blueprint specifications and are structurally sound. So, while working on the building construction projects, you … Read more

Rapid Sand Filters – Working – Components – Everything Explained

When it comes to treating water in developing countries we mainly rely on two types of filtering system. One is slow sand filters and the other is rapid sand filters. The later on is also termed as rapid sand gravity filters or in short form as RSF (rapid sand filter). It is a low-cost filter … Read more

11 Types of Stirrups in Construction – Reinforcement – Sizes & Purpose – Ties

Types of Stirrups

Stirrups in reinforcement of beam play a vital role in resisting shear stresses. During construction of buildings, civil engineers provide stirrups with the purpose to hold reinforcement in place and to prevent collapsing of the main reinforcement during seismic activity. What is a stirrup in construction? Closed loop bar provided at a regular center to … Read more

Fly Ash Bricks – Advantages – Disadvantages – Properties – Vs Red Bricks

Fly Ash Bricks

FAB is an acronym of fly ash brick that is a special type of brick better than ordinary clay bricks. Masons use it to get high quality masonry work in building construction. It is known as high technology manufactured bricks. We use it as the replacement of red clay brick especially for environmental protection purpose. … Read more

Compaction of Concrete – Importance – Under & Over vibration – PDF

Compaction of Concrete

Compaction of concrete is an important step of concreting that plays vital role in quality control. We ensure proper compaction of concrete after placing the freshly mixed concrete. Compaction is the process that expels air voids in freshly placed concrete. Different methods of compaction allows aggregate to come close together to achieve higher density. It … Read more