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Why Crank Bars are Provided in Slabs, Beams and Columns
The crank bars are the reinforced steel bars along with the hooks or bends at the specific angles, which are typically 45° or 30°. The crank bars have been placed strategically in the concrete structures, including slabs, columns and beams. This helps to increase the durability and strength through resisting the comprehensive and tensile forces.
What is the Gradient of the Road and Types of Gradient of Road
The gradient on the road is the rate at which the road goes up or down along the road’s length. The gradient on the road increases or decreases along with the horizontal alignment of the road. The gradient on the road is also referred to as the height differences between where the road has been started and where it has been ended, and this is expressed over the same length of time. Errors can occur in the case of constructing the road on the slopes or other undulations on the land’s surface.
Importance of cost estimation for any construction project
In construction project management, cost estimation plays an important role. The objective of Cost estimation is to build the bottom line of the project in different development stages of the project. With the support of construction cost software or construction cost calculator, the construction cost estimator prepares the cost from the existing data for the individual at a certain stage of the project.
Ultimate Guide to Wall Finishes: Types and Benefits
The wall finishes help to enrich the look of the building structure. The wall finishes are the next step after painting the room. This is the final layer of coating that has been applied to the surface area of the interior or the exterior walls.
Concept about the Site Layout Plan for the Construction Process
The site layout plan refers to the readable map of the construction site which helps to provide a detailed overview of how the building structure will be oriented on the specific piece of land. The site layout plan is also known as the plot plan, construction blueprint or blueprint.
Inspection and Testing of Ready Mix Concrete
Ready Mix concrete refers to the on-site concrete mixing in which specialized concrete materials have been used. In Ready Mix concrete, the concrete materials are weigh-batch at a plant in a central mixer before the delivery of the concrete at the construction unit.
Concept about Sand Filling in the Building Foundation Structure
The sand filling is the procedure of placing and comparing the sand into the depressions, voids and the excavated areas in the soil. This sand-filling procedure has been used to improve the soil condition by filling the gaps in the soil. This helps to provide a level surface in the ground thus helping to increase the overall stability of the construction unit.
Parapet Wall - Standard Height, Types, Uses & Importance
The Parapet Walls are those walls which continue vertically past the roofline. The Parapet Walls have been used on the roofs of the flats. The vertical extensions of the Parapet Walls help to increase the height of the building structure along with serving other purposes.
Download Reinforced Concrete Staircase Design Sheet
Reinforced Concrete Staircase: Reinforced concrete is considered as most vital among all the materials required for making the construction of stairs.
Various types of loads on a structure
Structures are exposed to loads, which are applied forces, deformations, or accelerations. A load results in the strain, deformation, and displacement of a structure.
Roof Slabs: Types, Advantages, and Importance in Construction
The roof slabs are the important components in the building structures which help to serve a dual function of support as well as separation between the different levels. Apart from the load-bearing functions, roof slabs also act as the ceiling for the lower floor as well as a base for the upper floor.
About Clear Cover and its need in R.C.C. Structure
About the Clear Cover: It is required for protecting the rebar against erosion and providing protection against fire.
A Guide to Dumpy Level Surveying for Construction
Civil engineering is incomplete without knowledge of leveling, which is an integral part of surveying. Often used as a leveling instrument, the dumpy level is made of wood. The dumpy level is a survey instrument used to measure differences in elevation. It works by taking precise measurements of angles and distances with its built-in optical level and spirit level.
Different parts of the roof structure of a building
The roof is the upper covering of the building or the shelter which helps to protect the building from outside elements and thus helps to contribute to the security, safety, insulation and privacy of the building structure.