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Components of staircase – Importance and functions

23 October 2022 Sreepriya R Building construction, Staircase

The components of the staircase must fulfil specific functional requirements. The main components of the staircase include Stringers, Treads, Risers, flights, Winders, Landing, Handrails Balusters etc. A staircase is one of the most important structural elements of a building.

Testing of Bricks – 8 Tests on bricks for quality

22 October 2022 Sreepriya R Bricks, Building Materials

Testing of Bricks is performed both on the job site and in the laboratory. A variety of testing on bricks is performed to verify their suitability for use in construction. Bricks are one of the oldest and most significant building materials due to their longevity, dependability, strength, and low cost.

Components of Dams-12 Dam components explained

17 October 2022 Sreepriya R Dams, Hydraulics

Dams are obstructions constructed across the water bodies to control the water flow and water levels. Each components of dams play specific roles in managing their prime responsibility of managing water. This article is about the components of dam and their functions.

Heat of hydration test of Cement – Stages and Procedure

7 October 2022 Sreepriya R Building Materials, Cement

The heat of hydration in the heat liberated from the reaction between cement and water. Cement is a binding material. It consists of ingredients such as lime, Silica, Alumina etc. Water is added to cement to make it adhesive so that we can use it in construction. This article is about heat of hydration of cement.

Timber – 5 Main Quality Tests and Procedures

6 October 2022 Sreepriya R Building Materials, Timber

Timber is wood suitable for construction purposes.Timber is wood suitable for construction purposes. The term “wood” refers to the constituent parts of the tree that carry water and nutrients. Timber is a type of wood. This is used after the tree has fallen or been crushed. Various Quality tests are carried out in order to determine the quality and sustainability of the Timbers.

What is an Aqueduct? || Types of Cross Drainage Works

5 October 2022 Sreepriya R Aqueduct, Hydraulics

Aqueduct is a cross drainage structure constructed to channel water from the rivers or stream to the distribution points. But modern engineering aqueduct is a cross drainage system constitute of pipes, ditches, canals, tunnels, and supporting structures constructed/laid to convey water from a source to the main distribution points. Aqueducts play and important role in maintaining the strategic flow between drainage water with canal water.

Traverse surveying – Types and methods

15 January 2022 Sreepriya R Civil engineering, Surveying

Surveying is a branch of civil engineering which determines the relative position of points on the earth. Traverse surveying is a type of surveying in which we connect the survey lines to form a framework. The length of survey lines is calculated using an angle measuring instrument and a tape. Some important traversing methods are Chain traversing, Chain and compass traversing,

What are the types of Plastering?

2 December 2021 Sreepriya R Architectural Finishes

Plastering is the process of covering the walls with plaster. The main purpose of doing plastering is to provide a smooth finishing surface and for avoiding deterioration of the walls. Plaster is a plastic material that is a mixture of cement, sand with water. A good plaster should not show any volume change after drying and should not develop cracks. It also helps in making the structure weather resistant and durable