Post tension slabs or PT Slabs are concrete slabs in which high-strength steel tendons are placed that are subjected to tension after the slab concrete has been cast and dried. The post tensioning in slabs increase the load-bearing capacity of the structure and also help to counteract deflections. Post tension slabs are ideal to achieve … Read more
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
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
Fiber-reinforced concrete also referred to as FRC is a type of concrete that contains fibrous material to improve structural strength. It is made up of short distinct fibers that are evenly dispersed and orientated randomly. The fibers we use in concrete are small distinct piece of reinforcing material that possesses certain characteristic properties. In general, … Read more
Rapid hardening cement is a particular type of cement that is used in exceptional cases of concrete pouring. As the name implies, rapid hardening cement needs the shortest time to set up and consolidate. It achieves higher strength on lesser days. With such, it can attain seven days strength in only three days. You can … Read more
In digital level surveying, we uses levels that uses electron beam to analyze a level staff at a distance. You can measure differences in height between two points or determine the height of objects or structures with digital surveying levels. While interpreting gradation markings on the staff level, these types of digital levels decreases the … Read more
Shipping Containers are trending “home sweet home” all across the globe. With each day passing, more and more people are putting them in housing, offices, shops, and studios. It has emerged as a sustainable, energy-efficient, strong, and beautiful solution in many applications. So in this read, I’d like to shed some light on this incredible … Read more
The construction industry has certainly moved out from traditional hesitancy to embrace emerging technologies. The once ever-present bundles of design drawings, blueprints, schedules, and work programs that typically used to litter everywhere on construction sites have completely vanished. They’re replaced with smartphone apps, tablet computers, and software. Such technological advances in the construction section have … Read more
Whether you’re looking for erosion control at your project or want to use them as other architectural elements in the building, gabions have a lot to offer. They not only prevent soil erosion on coasts but are also best in preventing slides or washouts. You can use different types of gabion baskets to eradicate stream-bank … Read more
Getting a column-free interior has always been a try of structural engineers and architects for optimal usage of the internal space. Thanks to the advantages of diagrid Structural system that has made it possible now. Follow my blog with Bloglovin As you have searched for this read, it is because the technology of diagrid structural … Read more
