Posted inConstruction Planning CASE STUDY – WORLD TRADE CENTER COLLAPSE. Posted by admin August 5, 2021 The collapse of the World Trade Center (WTC) towers on September 11, 2001, was as sudden as…
Posted inConstruction Planning TREATMENTS PROVIDED TO VARIOUS PARTS OF A STRUCTURE TO IMPROVE BLAST RESISTING MECHANISM Posted by admin August 5, 2021 FLOOR SLABS Treatments for conventional flat slab design are as follows: 1. More attention must…
Posted inConstruction Planning Design Aspects for Terrorist Resistant Buildings Posted by admin August 5, 2021 ABSTRACT: All western democracies are now acutely aware of the apocalyptic consequences of a well-orchestrated…
Posted inConstruction Planning General Requirements for Performing Work at Heights Posted by admin August 5, 2021 A.Duty to provide fall protection – Where employees are required or allowed to walk or work while performing…
Posted inConstruction Planning PLANNING FOR MEETING OTHER REQUIREMENTS Posted by admin August 5, 2021 Principle of planning involves planning for meeting the following requirements also: 1. Sanitary convenience 2.…
Posted inConstruction Planning PLANNING FOR SUITABLE UTILITY Posted by admin August 5, 2021 Principles of planning for suitable utility are: 1. Roominess 2. Furniture Requirements 3. Groupings 4.…
Posted inConstruction Planning PLANNING SUITABLE ORIENTATION Posted by admin August 5, 2021 Orientation means setting out the plan of the building with respect to north-south and east-west…
Posted inConstruction Planning PLANNING FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY Posted by admin August 5, 2021 A building should be planned in such a manner that it gives maximum day lighting,…
Posted inConstruction Planning PLANNING Posted by admin August 5, 2021 All buildings should be properly planned, keeping in view the various requirements of a good…
Posted inConstruction Planning BASIC REQUIREMENTS OF A BUILDING Posted by admin August 5, 2021 The planning and construction of a building should be aimed at fulfilling the following requirements:…