Thermal Insulation : Definition, Materials & Methods
Thermal Insulating Materials : Slab Insulation, Blanket Insulation, Loose Fill Insulation, Bat Insulating Materials, Insulating Boards, Reflective Sheet etc
Construction
Curved Roof : Construction, Advantages & Disadvantages
Curved roof are the modifications of pitched roofs and are used to cover large areas shed/roofs and domes. Curved roofs are mostly used in big structures.
Flat Roof : Types, Advantages & Disadvantages
A roof laid at an angle of less than 10° to the horizontal is known as flat roof. Flat roof may be of reinforced cement concrete, reinforced brick work etc.
Lintel Definition & Types of Lintels
A horizontal member which is fixed over openings namely doors & windows to support the openings is known as Lintel. Lintels behave just like beam.
Pitched Roof : Components & Types of Pitched Roof
The pitched roof generally have sloping top surface and these are useful at places where rainfall or snow fall is heavy. Pitched roof are used in factories.
Cavity Wall : Construction, Insulation, Advantages & Disadvantages
A cavity wall consists of 2 separate walls called leaves with a cavity gap in between. The cavity wall are constructed for better insulation to building.
Types of Scaffolding in Construction
Types of Scaffolding : Single and Double Scaffolding, Cantilever Scaffolding, Suspended Scaffolding, Trestle Scaffolding, Steel and Patented Scaffolding.
Damp Proof Course (DPC)
In order to prevent the entry of moisture in the building, the damp proof course (D.P.C) is provided at various levels of the entry of damp into building.
Ceramics : Properties & Classification of Ceramic
The word ceramics is of Greek origin (keromos) meaning potter’s earth or day ceramics. Ceramic is used to deflate wide range of silicates & metallic oxides.
Aggregate | Classification & Test on Aggregate
In the construction aggregate are used as filler material in the production of concrete and mortar. Aggregate occupy around 70-80% volume of the concrete.