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…
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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…
Construction Planning 5 min read
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.…