Trusses
Trusses are the frame formed by number of straight members connected in the form of triangles The embers are made by steel angles and they are joined by rivet or…
Scaffolding
When the height of wall or column or other structural member of a building exceeding1.5 m temporary structures needed to support the platforms over which the work man sit and…
Floors
The purpose of floor is to provide a level surface capable of supporting the occupants of the building, furniture, equipment and sometime interior wall The floor must satisfy the following…
Damp Proof Course
Materials for Damp Proof Course (DPC): An effective damp proofing material should have the following properties; 1. It should be impervious. 2. It should be strong and durable, and should…
Brick masonry
This bond is weak in strength but it is economical Brick masonry is made up of brick units bonded together with mortar Components of brick masonry · Brick · Mortar Types of…
Stone Masonry
Definition: The art of building a structure in stone with any suitable masonry is called stone masonry. Types of Stone Masonry: Stone masonry may be broadly classified into the following…
Foundation
The foundation is he lower portion of the building, usually located below the ground level, which transmit the load of super structure to sub soil Functions of foundation · Reduction of…
Construction Practices
Sequence of activities and construction co-ordination Planning Planning is considered as a precondition measures before attending any development program Particularly planning is more important in the following area When the…
Transporting of concrete
Concrete can be imported by variety of methods and equipment’s methods adopted for transportation of concrete · Mortar pan · Wheel barrow · Crane, bucket and rope way · Truck mixers and dumpers · Belt…
Manufacturing of concrete
Introduction Production of concrete requires meticulous care at every stage The ingredients of good and bad concrete are same but good rules are not Observed it may become bad Manufacturing…
