What Does an Architect Do?

An architect is a trained professional who deals with planning and designing of of any construction process. Introduction Architecture is a process, profession, or documentation for the purpose of designing and constructing buildings. An architect is a professional who plans, designs and reviews the construction, adaptation, and establishment of buildings and land with reference to functional and…

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7 Forms Of Defects In Plaster

Types of defects in plaster This post describes 7 different categories of defects most frequently noticed in plaster (as mentioned below) 1.      Non-structural cracks 2.      Structural cracks 3.      Debonding 4.      Lack of hardness 5.      Grinning 6.      Expansion 7.      Popping The causes and repair methods for each are discussed below. 1. NON-STRUCTURAL CRACKS                                                            Crazing Crazing is a network of fine cracks, usually in a hexagonal…

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An Introduction to the Field of Civil Engineering

Civil engineering is the oldest and one of the most versatile branches of engineering. Every structure that we see around today is a creation of civil engineering. Civil engineering is the oldest and broadest engineering discipline among all the engineering fields. The field deals with the planning, designing, and construction of buildings and various other…

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The Architecture of Arches

Graceful, flowing, contemplative, and strong. Arches have been incorporated into stunning and timeless examples of practical architecture for thousands of years, and probably thousands more to come. Like A Rainbow One of the most graceful yet functional architectural elements is the arch. Bridges, buildings, tunnels, advertisements, monuments, even temporary construction projects all utilize this element….

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