Pre-Engineered Buildings (PEB) Pre-engineered buildings are buildings that are built in factories and are made of steel that are shipped to site and bolted together. PEB (Pre-engineered Building) revolution the construction market using built up sections in place of conventional hot rolled sections. A large column free area is the utmost requirement for any type … Read more
How to Prepare Civil Engineering Project Report All the students who are on the way to become Engineers have to prepare a project report at least once before they graduate. Writing a report is considered to a strenuous task for those who don’t know what to include in it. This happens to all the students … Read more
Introduction Vibro-compaction also known as vibro-flotation is a technique in which the density of granular soils are increased by the insertion of a heavy vibrating poker to desired depth. This vibrating poker is also known as depth vibrator or a vibroflot or simply flot. It is one of the most common ground improvement technique using … Read more
Waterstops or Waterbar Waterstops or waterbars are flexible tape like elements of a concrete structure that prevent the passage of water through concrete joints. Concrete joints are most liable to seepage. They are designed as fluid tight diaphragm embedded in or running along the joints. The join is as watertight as the waterbar that join … Read more
10 Advantages of concrete Advantages of concrete. Among all the construction materials used in the world, concrete is most widely used due to its unique advantages compared to other materials. 10 major advantages of concrete are explained below. 1. Concrete is Economical Compared to engineered cementitious materials used for construction, the production cost of cement … Read more
Basement Waterproofing Techniques Basement waterproofing and preventing ingress of water into basement is one the major challenging task in constructing basements. It is often considered considered as an expert procedure and is performed by skilled personals from the product suppliers for efficient waterproofing. Originally, weeping tiles are installed at the bottom sides of the footing. … Read more
Waterproofing Membranes Waterproofing Membranes. A water-proof membrane is a thin layer of water tight material that is laid over the surface. Stagnated water is likely to seep into the structural slab overtime. In flat roofed terrace, the membrane is laid over a filler material that is sloped to ensure that water is drained away by … Read more
Polyurethane Waterproofing Treatment Polyurethane is made up of two components, base and reactor. Polyol acts as the base, while isocyanide is the reactor component. The combination of both these in a specific design ratio creates a liquid coating for waterproofing applications. Polyurethane is a rather popular choice due to its ease of installation. Unlike other … Read more
What is Waterproofing? Waterproofing in building construction is the process of making a structure water-resistant or impervious to the ingress of water. Waterproofing is essential as it prevents water from penetrating buildings and helps to keep the interior areas dry. It helps in reducing the humidity inside the building, minimizing the damage done to furniture … Read more