The substructure in building construction refers to the section of the structure that is below ground level and supports the superstructure (the portion of the structure above ground level). The earth receives the weight of the superstructure through the substructure, which is made up of the foundation and other lower supporting components. The substructure is … Read more
Elements of the building or building structure components are the important sections of a building that together form a complete structure. These elements are used to support, enclose, and protect the structure of a building. The same way that our bodies have different parts/elements, building structures have different components. Residential buildings, commercial buildings, industrial buildings, … Read more
Concrete mixing is the process of properly mixing the materials needed to form concrete, such as cement, sand, aggregate, water, and admixtures (if any). The primary goal of concrete mixing is to make the concrete mass homogeneous and uniform in colour while maintaining the required consistency. All of the aggregate particles should be coated with … Read more
Batching of concrete is the process in which the elements or ingredients required for producing the concrete mix such as cement, sand, aggregate and water are measured in quantity for correct mixing according to the mix ratio. Accurate quantity of all the ingredients should be used to produce high-quality concrete. Batching of concrete is a … Read more
When the fresh concrete has been placed in the desired area, it must be compacted. The process of compaction of concrete is essential because it consolidates the concrete in each corner and edge of the place where it is placed. A considerable amount of air is entrapped in the concrete throughout the manufacturing and placing … Read more
Concrete is one of the most essential man-made construction materials in today’s advanced construction processes. Concrete is required in almost every construction process; without it, construction appears to be practically impossible. Concrete is a simple composite material consisting of cement, sand, and aggregates, as well as water. It transforms into a workable paste that hardens … Read more
A building or construction with a flat roof has more advantages than one with a pitched roof. However, there is a risk of leaking and repairs, which are less common in pitched roofs. However, this does not restrict the use of a flat roof. There is no need to be concerned about leaks or repairs … Read more
There are several significant aspects of a structure or house, but the roof and roofing materials are the most crucial of them all. The structure’s roof shields the living and non-living things inside the structure from natural elements such as rain, sun, and snow. Although it is such an important part of the structure, it is … Read more
When building or renovating a staircase, the material used to construct it is immensely important. The staircase materials have evolved over time in the hands of modern architects. There are many different types of materials of stairs in the construction industry. Stairs are made of a variety of materials, such as : Wood Stone Bricks Metal … Read more
Stairs are one of the most significant structural elements when building a new home, apartment, or any other structure with multiple floors. Stairs are typically built to allow people to move from one floor to another. There are different types of stairs being adopted in the market. The choice of stairs type is influenced by a … Read more