Calcium silicate bricks are made of sand and lime and popularly known as sand lime bricks. These bricks are used for several purposes in construction industries such as ornamental works in building… ...

Road transportation is an essential network for any country. Classification of roads based on many factors such as materials, locations, traffic etc. are discussed.

Reading time: 1 minute Concrete slump test or slump cone test is to determine the workability or consistency of concrete mix prepared at the laboratory or the construction site during the progress of ...

Reading time: 1 minute In an era when sustainability has become an important benchmark for forward-thinking buildings, it's inspiring to see how far architecture and design have come in the pursuit of ...

Non-destructive tests of concrete is a method to obtain the compressive strength and other properties of concrete from the existing structures. This test provides immediate results and actual strength ...

The design of a building is not merely an aesthetic concern but is closely tied to the local climate. By understanding the nuances of the climate in their area, architects, builders, and designers can ...

Excavation procedure for foundation construction requires site clearance, setting out, excavation and safety measures based on depth of excavation.

A mortarless dry-stacked interlocking masonry system consists of Interlocking compressed earth blocks (ICEB) or concrete interlocking blocks or fly-ash interlocking blocks that are laid dry-stacked or ...

Concrete mix ratios are the proportions of concrete components such as cement, sand, aggregates and water. These mix ratios are decided based on type of construction and mix designs. However, build… ...

The flow of a liquid through a passage under atmospheric pressure is called an open channel flow. Chezy’s and Manning’s equations are two important formulas used to determine the velocity and disch… ...

Building materials or construction materials are the major requirement in this modern age of technology. There are many types of building materials used for different construction works. Properties… ...

Reading time: 1 minute Various factors influence the cost estimation of a construction project. Preparation of a construction cost estimate for any project is a very complex process which consists of ...