Buildings on water sound like the plot of an imaginative science fiction novel. But in reality, floating buildings and floating architecture are becoming increasingly popular around the world. But still a lot of homeowners are looking to find pros and cons of floating buildings. There are many factors to consider when building floating buildings. But … Read more
If you’re a handy person, gutter cleaning can be an easy weekend project. It is a good way to keep your home and garden looking good. There’s no doubt extension ladders do help if you have a single story home; but there’s always a better way to clear clogged gutters of leaves and other debris … Read more
Apart from the normal shrinkage cracks in concrete due to hydration, there’re different types of concrete cracks that one must know. Some of these cracks are critical where others are hairline cracks that you don’t always have to repair. So, it is critical to understand the most common causes of cracking in concrete and how … Read more
Continuous footing is a type of shallow footing that supports long masonry, RCC wall, and two or more column in a row or line. It is same as strip footing for wall. We prefer it to support load-bearing walls. We can also use it when two or more columns are in row and close together. … Read more
Selecting the type of footing is an important aspect during new and renovation construction. With array of types it is best to know your options. Building mainly consists of two components that include foundation or sub-structure and super structure. Foundation or sub-structure is the lowest part of structure which transmits load to a soil. While … Read more
A CMU wall, also known as a concrete masonry unit wall, is built with rectangular concrete blocks laid as masonry. We also call this construction as CMU or concrete masonry units. Concrete blocks or bricks are joined together with mortar. Meaning CMU wall construction dates back to early 20th century, but it’s still popular today … Read more
The average civil engineer salary in New Zealand is $61,180 per year, and ranges from approximately $40,590 per year to $76,130 per year. How does this compare to other types of engineers? What about other types of jobs in different parts of the world? Average Salary of Civil Engineer in New Zealand Civil engineers’ salaries … Read more
Are you ready to tackle the big concrete projects around your home? Whether you want to smooth out a rough concrete driveway or driveway border, or cover unsightly cracks in your walkway, grinding concrete smooth is the first step toward getting your project done right. But with so many options out there, how do you … Read more
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 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