Stretcher/Common Bond: Only used for walls of half brick thickness(partition wall) ,this is the only practical bond which can be used on a wall … [Read more...] about Stretcher Bond or Common Bond | Header Bond Or Spanish Bond
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Requirements or Qualities of a good partition wall
Qualities of a good partition wall: A good partition wall must fulfil the following requirements. … [Read more...] about Requirements or Qualities of a good partition wall
What are Partition walls ? | Purpose & Advantages of Partition walls
Partition walls : The walls which divide the floor area of the building into number of rooms to provide privacy … [Read more...] about What are Partition walls ? | Purpose & Advantages of Partition walls
What are Coordinating Dimensions and working Dimensions of Brick
The coordinating dimensions are a measure of the physical space taken up by a brick together with the mortar … [Read more...] about What are Coordinating Dimensions and working Dimensions of Brick
What is Dampness | Harmful Effects of Dampness
Dampness: The Access or penetration of moisture contents inside a building through its walls, floors or roof is … [Read more...] about What is Dampness | Harmful Effects of Dampness
ASTM Standard Setting time for Cement | How setting time of cement is affected?
ASTM C150 SPECIFIED SET TIMES BY TEST METHOD: … [Read more...] about ASTM Standard Setting time for Cement | How setting time of cement is affected?
Constituents of Concrete | Importance of Cement paste in Concrete
Constituents of Concrete: •Cement + water = cement paste •Cement + water + sand cement = mortar … [Read more...] about Constituents of Concrete | Importance of Cement paste in Concrete
Weakness of Concrete | Concrete Ingredients
Weakness of Concrete : i.Normal concrete has comparatively low tensile strength and for structural applications it is normal practice to incorporate steel bars to resist … [Read more...] about Weakness of Concrete | Concrete Ingredients
Six General Types of Stairs | Straight Run Stairs | L Stairs
There are six general types of stairs commonly used in residential construction: Straight run stairs L stairs Double L stairs … [Read more...] about Six General Types of Stairs | Straight Run Stairs | L Stairs
Object or Purpose of Geodetic Survey
The main Object of Geodetic Survey is the determination of precise position of different widely distant points on the surface of the earth. … [Read more...] about Object or Purpose of Geodetic Survey