To retrofit means adding a component modifying something purposefully that did not have it when manufactured or constructed. So, the retrofitting is the method of repairing or modifying a structure after its manufacturing to enhance its capacity or making it more useful. In construction industry, retrofitting is done to repair old structure, increasing its durability … Read more
Partition walls are an easy way to give your office or home the extra privacy it needs. The right partition wall can even make your space feel more open and airy. Partition walls can serve both functional and decorative purposes. So there’s no reason to settle for boring dividers in your office or living rooms. … Read more
An architect who is designing a home or the owner of the house, spends a lot of time and focus goes into planning so that everything arranges precisely. According to common concept that interior design and interior decoration are the major parts of the house building. However, there are many factors that that useful to … Read more
Caisson foundation which is also called pier foundation is a watertight retaining structure that is made up of timber, steel, and reinforced cement concrete (RCC), and constructed for the foundation of bridges, piers and dock structures. Basically, the word Caisson is derived from word caisse which means a box-type structure or a watertight chamber that … Read more
Retaining walls serve an important role in getting hold of earthfill or an embankment just as dams hold water. The granular material such as soil and rocks applies horizontal pressure that increases linearly with depth. So, retaining walls are designed to resist these forces. Definition Apart from retaining walls, there are so many other techniques … Read more
So, you’re looking to take civil engineering as your major in engineering graduation and are now wondering if civil engineering is hard or easy? Well, if you ask the same questions from civil engineer the sure short answer will be “it depends”. If you’re passionate about structures, how they’re build, and how that long spanning … Read more
A wall is a structure and a surface that defines an area, supports a load, offers security, shelter, or soundproofing, and is visually appealing. There are various types of walls in construction: 1. Load Bearing Walls The foundation weights imposed on it by beams and slabs above, as well as its own weight, are transferred … Read more
So, in our today’s blog we’re going to take about the one of the most common types of foundation used in home in Southern United States. Moreover, we’d also look at the reasons why we choose a pier and beam foundation. Well, when you’re going to build a new home, one of the most basic … Read more
The shear wall is a wind-resistant structural component for multi-story or tall buildings, as well as ordinary buildings in high-wind zones. These walls usually start at the foundation and extend the entire length and width of the structure. With thicknesses ranging from 150 to 400 mm, they act as vertically directed wide beams that transmit … Read more
Are you annoyed of low-slump and super-hard concrete that is stiff and refuses to flow in forms? If Yes, you need superplasticizers. What are superplasticizers? Superplasticizers are admixtures that increase the workability and flow ability of concrete without the need to add excess water. These additives act like high range water reducers and allow designers … Read more