Compressive Strength of Concrete
For hardened concrete, compressive strength is an important parameter to determine material performance in service…
For hardened concrete, compressive strength is an important parameter to determine material performance in service…
The plaster finish is of several types which may be applied for improving the aesthetic…
Timber flooring stands as a prevalent choice for flooring systems, particularly in temperate regions with…
Development length is one of the most important concepts in reinforced concrete design, as it…
Traditional Bhutanese painting otherwise known as Lhazo is one of the 13 art of Bhutan which has been inherited from master painters by neophyte students. It is an ancient art that was mainly practiced by the monks in the olden days. The aesthetic of Bhutanese architects is enriched with the traditional painting applied over the windows, doors, walls, and cornices.
It is important to understand the types of glass for structural applications that improve the appearance of buildings and reduce construction costs. Glass has become an important technical material in building construction, including windowpanes, wall and ceiling glazing, flooring, roof lighting, and decorative purposes. Glass is a supercooled liquid, not a true solid. It is amorphous and transparent or translucent.
You might have seen a tall glass building or a building covered with glass. Such type of buildings’ appearance is either a structure glazing or curtain wall systems. This article is all about the curtain wall system and its type. A curtain wall is a non-structural system that is a vertical enclosure to the building façade and improves the appearance of the building. The materials for curtain wall is usually timber, metal, or plastic