Whether it’s your home or some major civil engineering construction project, pipes are always an integral part. Different types of pipes based on material like cast iron, concrete, wrought iron, HDPE, and Plastic, and steel pipes are used. In residential plumbing of a house, common types of pipes include flexi, cast iron, galvanized steel, copper, … Read more
At present, you can hire an experienced floor plan designer online for between $800 and $2,700, with the typical project costing around $1,750. An hourly rate for a draftsperson to create blueprints or a house layout may range from $50 to $130. For example- three-bedroom house plans take at least 10 hours to construct and … Read more
Being a bridge enthusiast, I’m always after some fascinating and long span bridges. United States has got some of the longest bridges in the world over water. Some are even more than 36 kilometers in length. So, if you’re also a bridge lover or are involved in construction of bridges; get ready to enjoy some … Read more
The city of Chicago has no shortage of unique attractions, but there’s one thing the Windy City does have plenty of—tall buildings. There are so many skyscrapers in Chicago that the entire list of them could probably go on forever, but here’s a list of five of the tallest buildings in Chicago to give you … Read more
Do these tall skyscrapers amuse you or is it the first thing you wanted to know before visiting New York. Well, the skyline of New York is full of tall buildings and structures. With dramatic transformations in the past decade; the record of the tallest buildings in New York is always changing. So, that’s why … Read more
Adding different wall texture types can be a great way to improve the look of your home’s interior design. From popcorn, knockdown, and sand swirl, there are plethora of methods and techniques to spruce up your walls without spending a fortune. You can choose from different types of wall textures when it comes to adding … Read more
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
