Practical Guide

Construction entrances and exits are temporary stone-stabilized areas located at the points of ingress and egress of the vehicles. The purpose of construction entrances/exits is to provide a stable

Ashlar masonry is a type of stone masonry that is formed using finely dressed stones of the same size, shape, and texture laid together in cement or lime mortar of equal size joints at right angles

Concrete block masonry is a widely used style for its excellent properties of durability and high resistance to rain, fire, and inclement environmental conditions. Proper workmanship plays a crucia

Proper concreting of reinforced concrete columns, pedestals and footings is needed to ensure desired strength and durability of these structural members. Improper method of concreting may lead to c

Concrete slump and compacting factor tests are most used test for workability. The degree of workability of concrete depends on the values of test results.

Construction of concrete walls is a crucial phase in building construction. It is constructed as a load bearing structure to transfers loads from floor to the wall below or to the foundation, in ad

The design of reinforced concrete (RC) column is carried out by following certain procedures. However, some specific rules and requirements need to be met. The conditions are commonly related to re

One-way slab is a type of concrete slab in which loads are transferred in one direction to the supporting beams and columns. Therefore, the bending occurs in only one direction. The design of one-w

There are number of common design faults that lead to the damage of concrete and hence the capacity of the structural member would be reduced. In adequate structural design, inadequate cover, impro

Sealants and caulking are among the most critical but often most neglected components of the building envelope. While they represent a small fraction of the total construction cost, sealants are responsible for maintaining the weathertightness of every joint, gap, and penetration in the building enclosure. A single failed sealant joint can allow more water intrusion