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Tshering Dorji
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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....
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...
Types of Doors used in Building Construction: 11 Types
The types of doors are discussed in the article as it is one of the important components of the building which provides access to the...
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...
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...
What is the difference between S-trap and P-Trap?
As a Civil Engineer, one’s knowledge of plumbing should not be limited to textbooks or left to the plumber. It is essential for the civil...
Construction of Cement Stone Masonry Retaining Walls
Retaining walls are not normally intended to support the soil behind them against slope failures. They are primarily meant to support the active or passive...
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...
Plum Concrete: Definition, Ratio, Uses, Advantages & Construction Method
Plum concrete is a form of concrete in which large stone is used along the plain cement concrete. This type of concrete is known as...