The Constructor
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
The problem areas, effects in foundation and defects in structure due to those causes are presented here. Problem Areas Effect on foundation Defects in structure Insufficient depth of foundation (mostly in soft clayey soil) Movement of foundation due to changes in water table seasonally, and movement due to trees and vegetation.
The Constructor
AUGUST 16, 2012
Rubble Stone Soling: The rubble stone generally used are of best variety of black trap / granite / basalt or other variety of stone available locally. The stone should be hard, durable free from defects and of required size as required at site or as per specification. Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW.
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Pro Builder
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Housing, Industrialized: Your Road Map to Off-Site Construction. Faster and more reliable scheduling. The road map will outline a successful transition of a builder’s overall business model—not just the construction silo—to fully integrate IC into its operations and realize IC’s benefits. Mon, 10/04/2021 - 14:02.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 15, 2011
The following points should he observed while setting out trenches: (i) Profiles, nails, strings and lime are used for Setting out the foundation plan. (ii) 2) The axial lines (center lines) of the trenches are marked with the help of profiles, sighting rails, strings and pegs. (3)
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 21, 2015
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Foundation will host two professional development courses in March—the Project Management Academy (PMA) and P6 Scheduling Academy—to help both new and experienced transportation construction industry professionals better manage their firm’s projects.'
CivilJungle
JANUARY 12, 2021
Introduction of Pile Cap: The pile cap is a type of thick concrete mat-like structure which rests on the pile (timber or concrete) which gives a stable foundation to the whole system. The similar structure of the pile cap is a raft foundation, where there is also a concrete block -like structure is constructed. Depth of Pile Cap.
CivilJungle
JANUARY 20, 2022
These type of blocks are rigid in nature so it increases the probability of road accidents. Paving blocks are also used in the parks, parking area or sometime in the footpath of any road. Concrete Block Column Foundation. Block and Pier Foundation. Waterproofing Block Foundation. Concrete Block Pier Foundation.
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