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DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
2.1 Design Aspects: The volume changes stresses in CRCP will be taken care by providing sufficient reinforcement to keep the…
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Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement
Abstract “Continuously reinforced concrete pavement” as the title suggests this type of pavement is reinforced throughout in longitudinal direction. This…
Construction Planning 11 min read
CASE STUDY – WORLD TRADE CENTER COLLAPSE.
The collapse of the World Trade Center (WTC) towers on September 11, 2001, was as sudden as it was dramatic; the complete…
Construction Planning 7 min read
TREATMENTS PROVIDED TO VARIOUS PARTS OF A STRUCTURE TO IMPROVE BLAST RESISTING MECHANISM
FLOOR SLABS Treatments for conventional flat slab design are as follows: 1. More attention must be paid to the design…
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Design Aspects for Terrorist Resistant Buildings
ABSTRACT: All western democracies are now acutely aware of the apocalyptic consequences of a well-orchestrated attack on high-profile government facilities…
Construction Planning 12 min read
General Requirements for Performing Work at Heights
A.Duty to provide fall protection – Where employees are required or allowed to walk or work while performing assigned tasks on a shall…
Construction Planning 3 min read
PLANNING FOR MEETING OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Principle of planning involves planning for meeting the following requirements also: 1. Sanitary convenience 2. Prospects 3. Elegance 4. Flexibility…
Construction Planning 2 min read
PLANNING FOR SUITABLE UTILITY
Principles of planning for suitable utility are: 1. Roominess 2. Furniture Requirements 3. Groupings 4. Circulation. 1. Roominess: It refers to…
Construction Planning 2 min read
PLANNING SUITABLE ORIENTATION
Orientation means setting out the plan of the building with respect to north-south and east-west directions to provide an opportunity…
Construction Planning 2 min read
PLANNING FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY
A building should be planned in such a manner that it gives maximum day lighting, ventilation and heat insulation. If…
Construction Planning 1 min read
PLANNING
All buildings should be properly planned, keeping in view the various requirements of a good building. Except strength requirement, all…
Construction Planning 2 min read
BASIC REQUIREMENTS OF A BUILDING
The planning and construction of a building should be aimed at fulfilling the following requirements: 1. Strength and stability 2.…
