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STRUCTURAL DEFECTS OF FOUNDATIONS AT CONSTRUCTION.

The Constructor

The problem areas, effects in foundation and defects in structure due to those causes are presented here. There can be many causes for these defects.

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Concrete carbon emissions: Real challenges, real opportunities

Construction Specifier

Concrete is a tremendously useful and flexible material: building foundations, roads, walkways, bridges, and other infrastructure utilize concrete for its strength, durability, and plasticity in formation. Concrete 101. Concrete is a composite material that consists of cement, aggregates (rocks and sand), and water.

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SOLING UNDER FLOORS & FOUNDATIONS

The Constructor

Rubble Stone Soling: The rubble stone generally used are of best variety of black trap / granite / basalt or other variety of stone available locally.

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SETTING OUT OF FOUNDATION TRENCHES

The Constructor

2) The axial lines (center lines) of the trenches are marked with the help of profiles, sighting rails, strings and pegs. (3) 3) The off-sets are measured from axial lines and the frontage lines are placed in their correct position relative to local requirements. (4)

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What Is Plain Cement Concrete (PCC) – Materials, Uses & Grades

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Concrete has been used for many wonderful things throughout history, either for architecture or for infrastructure work and more. Although concrete is used as construction material nowadays. There are two … What Is Plain Cement Concrete (PCC) – Materials, Uses & Grades Read More ».

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10 Principles of Architecture | What Is Architecture | Why Need Design Principles in Architecture

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What Is Architecture? The techniques and art of making the layout of buildings and constructing the building are architecture. Architecture is an art. Besides designing and constructing architecture deals with aesthetics. Architecture is just not only art. Why Need Design Principles in Architecture?

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Acoustics in Church Architecture: A Virtuous Relationship

Construction Specifier

People associate the churchgoing experience with a particular atmosphere, and a church’s acoustics play a foundation role in creating a unique and memorable ambiance. The post Acoustics in Church Architecture: A Virtuous Relationship appeared first on Construction Specifier. Complexity of the church acoustical model .