Construction Waste Recycling
Recycling is the processing of used materials into new products to avoid waste of valuable…
The Preventable Nature of Crane Accidents
Crane accidents can be caused by mechanical failures or human failures in the operations of…
Safety Standards for Construction Equipment
Though construction sites are a great place to work, construction workers face several hazards during…
What is a Lacquer Based Paint?
Lacquer is a colored coating that is frequently used to produce a shiny wood appearance. Lacquer types…
A Non-stop Method for Building Concrete Structures
The slipform technique of construction allows for the continuous pouring of concrete into walls of a structure…
COST EFFECTIVE CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES
Extensive research and development works have been taken place at various research centres to use…
Cost Effective Construction Techniques In Mass Housing Schemes
MINIMUM STANDARDS It is obvious that cost of construction is directly proportional to the area…
Dampness and Its Prevention
CAUSES OF DAMPNESS Dampness may be caused by: (a) Ground water (b) Rainwater and (c)…
STAIRS
Stairs give access from floor to floor. The space/room housing stairs is called staircase. Stairs…
LINTELS
Lintel is a horizontal flexural member which spans over the openings in the walls for…