Understanding Mortar Deterioration and Its Causes Mortar deterioration is a common issue in older brick structures, particularly those built before the mid-20th century. The mortar joints that bind brickwork together are often the first components to fail, especially in climates with extreme temperature swings. When mortar breaks down, bricks can loosen, moisture can penetrate the […]
Air sealing is the systematic process of finding and sealing air-leakage points to reduce the amount of air that leaks in and out of the building. The technique is generally incorporated in the con
A professional construction administration team consists of professionally efficient construction managers and individuals. These professional construction administration team carry out the planning, designing and construction of undertakings in an integrated manner. Conflicts due to any disagreeing between the team members is minimized by keeping certain contractual agreements within the team. This help in bringing greater
Aggregate crushing value test on coarse aggregates gives a relative measure of the resistance of an aggregate crushing under gradually applied compressive load. Coarse aggregate crushing value is t
Prestressed masonry makes the masonry frameworks strong in tension. Advantages and applications of prestressed masonry and their methods of prestressing is discussed. Generally, masonry is substantially very strong in compression on the other hand it is considerably weak in tension and this is the cause of limitation of masonry utilization in structural member which are
The most significant property of lightweight concrete is reduced weight at no sacrifice in strength. Lightweight concrete provides the same compressive strength as normal concrete.
ACI method of concrete mix design is based on the estimated weight of the concrete per unit volume. This method takes into consideration the requirements for consistency, workability, strength and
Aquacrete is a decorative cement coating that provides an aesthetically pleasing appearance to a concrete surface. It is produced from cement, quartz, and color. Aquacrete can be used to coat swimm
When a builder hands over the keys and the client moves in, the project is often considered finished. But the most successful builders know that this milestone is really just the beginning of a new phase in the construction finishing process. A house is a complex system of materials, assemblies, and mechanical components that need
Microsoft Project is a project management system, which assist the project supervisors to execute and control the project activities effectively in order to meet the sponsors needs and expectations from a project. Project management involves the planning, scheduling and controlling of the activities in a project Network planning method can be used for project administration.
