CAUSES OF CONCRETE DAMAGE IN STRUCTURES
Damage to structural concrete can be due to the use of excessive water, poor cement, poor construction practices, improper mixture proportioning, dirty or low quality aggregate, and inadequate curi
Key Facts About construction Automation – Applications and Advantages in Construction
construction automation helps in standard control and reduces construction time. Various applications and advantages of automation in construction is discussed.
Types of Foundation for Buildings and their Uses
Foundations are classified as shallow and deep foundations. Types of foundations under shallow and deep foundations for building construction and their uses are
A Guide on How to Construct a Concrete Building: A Step-by-Step Guide
The construction of concrete buildings is different from one structure to another based on the size, complexity, function, and materials of the building. furthe
What is Foundation Settlement? Its Types and Causes
What is foundation settlement?
Inevitably, soils deform under the load of foundation structures. The total vertical displacement that occur at foundation level
Comprehensive Guide to constructability in Construction and Issues at Design and Execution
The two main disciplines of construction, i.e. the design and the construction is separated by the tradition system of construction.
The design is carried out b
Foundation Selection Criteria for Buildings
Selection criteria for foundation for buildings depend on two factors, i.e. factors related to ground (soil) conditions and factors related to loads from the st
Soil Investigation and Types of Foundations Based on Soil Properties
Soil investigations are carried out to understand properties of soil and types of foundation suitable for those. In this article, various types of soil investig
Detailed Analysis of sOME NOTABLE EXCERPTS IN CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Some excerpts of the decisions given by the Indian courts on arbitration:
1. In case of errors apparent on the face of the award it can only be set aside if in
Shifting and Tilting of Well Foundations
Shifting and tilting occur generally during the sinking phase of well foundations. If proper care is not taken, they can cause grave problems which may lead to