Development Length Formula (IS 456) for Footing, Column and Beam with Examples
Development length is one of the most important concepts in reinforced concrete design, as it…
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21 July 2022
Bhutanese painting on Bhutanese Home
Bhutanese Painting for Building Construction in Bhutan: Types, Significant & Specification
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.
15 July 2022
Types of glass for building construction
Types of Glass and Its Application in Construction
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.
11 July 2022
curtain wall systems
What is Curtain Wall systems?: Types, Components and Advantages
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
6 July 2022
Construction of Terrazzo Flooring: Materials, Specification & Method
Terrazzo flooring is a type of floor finish that is laid in a thin layer on top of the base concrete. This type of flooring is highly decorative and has good wear resistance properties. Therefore, it is widely used in the flooring of residential buildings, hospitals, offices, schools and other public buildings.
1 July 2022
Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC): Uses, Properties, Advantages & Cost in Construction
The glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) was developed in 1960s and gained its popularity for the use in exterior building façade, panels and as architectural precast concrete. The materials is manufactured in more than 100 countries around the world.
8 June 2022
Aluminium Paint: Composition, Uses, Advantages, Limitations and Application
Aluminium paint is a metallic-pigment coating that produces a bright silver or aluminium-coloured finish. It…
2 June 2022