The Division of Building Technology brings together knowledge from Building Physics, Building Materials and Sustainable Building. The building industry represents one of the largest and most important enterprises in the world. Costs associated with housing are the largest expenditure of an average family.
Are you considering a home improvement or remodelling project? Whether it’s a simple update like changing your kitchen cabinets or something more ambitious. For things like adding an addition to the house, there are certain steps you can take to ensure that your project is successful. However, home improvement projects can quickly become overwhelming if … Read more
If you’re planning a renovation project that involves demolishing part or all of your home, it’s important to understand what to expect when you hire home demolition services. Home demolition services are provided by trained professionals who specialize in safely and efficiently removing structures, debris, and hazardous materials from residential properties. While some homeowners may … Read more
Building a home is a significant investment, and ensuring you have accurate home construction quotes is crucial. In the past, creating an estimate involved considerable manual effort, which could lead to errors and delays. However, with the advent of construction estimating software, this process has become much more streamlined and efficient. This blog post will … Read more
A parapet wall is a wall that builds at the edge of a roof to prevent people or objects from falling off. Parapets usually provide around the perimeter of buildings and have various functions, including adding aesthetic appeal and protecting against damage. Depending on their use and placement on a building, parapets can build in … Read more
Windows are doors that have glass installations in the openings to let light and air in and let people see outside. For ventilation, there often have openings. They consist of a frame that slides into the wall opening and shutters made of glass or wood in connection to the frame with hinges. Functional Requirements of … Read more
Scaffolding Temporary support required to provide a safe and convenient working surface is known as scaffold or scaffolding. There is a limit to the safe working height at which a worker can access the building work from ground level. Scaffolding is used on new-build projects and for work to existing structures, including maintenance and repair work. The temporary structure … Read more
Introduction Monolithic Dome is thin wall reinforced concrete shell structure. The structure provides safe shelter for the people in the area with hurricanes and earthquakes. This technique is an effective alternative to conventional methods. A Monolithic Dome is a structure cast in a one-piece form. A curve rotated about a central axis to form a … Read more
Things You didn’t Know about Chaotianmen Bridge – World Record Steel Arch Bridge The Chaotianmen Bridge is built across the Yangtze River, Chongqing, China. The total length of the main bridge and both west and east approaches is 1741 m, the span layout of Yangtze River Bridge is 190 + 552 + 190 m to … Read more
Beam and Slab Floor System This system consists of beams framing into columns and supporting slabs spanning between the beams. It is a very traditional system. The relatively deep beams provide a stiff floor capable of long spans, and able to resist lateral loads. However, the complications of beam formwork, co-ordination of services, and overall … Read more