Building construction includes the methods and techniques for the construction, assembly or erection of structures, primarily those used to provide shelter.
Shear wall is a vertical element used to resist lateral forces such as seismic forces and wind forces which acts on a building structure. Shear wall works as a vertical cantilever beam. It is supported at the ground carrying vertical load together with columns. Shear walls are mainly used in tall buildings. Shear walls became …
When concrete is placed, it is in a plastic state. It required to be supported by temporary supports and casing of the desired shape until it becomes sufficiently strong to supports its own weight. The temporary casing is known as the formwork or shuttering. Requirements of a Good Formwork: The design of formwork should be …
The composite slab is one of the essential floor systems used in the construction of steel structures. Composite slabs comprise ferroconcrete sew the very best of profiled steel decking, which acts as formwork during construction and external reinforcement at the last word stage. The decking may be either re-entrant or trapezoidal. In other words, A …
Nowadays due to increased urbanization and industrialization, there is a tremendous increase in noise pollution. Noise is an unwanted sound. It creates a huge discomfort to the occupants in the building. There are many structures like schools, corporate offices, and residential buildings that are constructed nearby highways faces a huge problem of noise pollution due …
One of the basic requirements of all the buildings is that it should remain as dry as possible. When dampness enters the building, the building may become inhabitable and unsafe. The treatment given to the buildings to prevent the entry of damp (moisture) is called Damp-proofing. Causes of Dampness The various causes which are responsible …
Retrofitting is the modern methodology of strengthening an existing structure. It also includes the adding of new features or technology to the old system. For example, seismic retrofitting is adopted for strengthening the older buildings and making them earthquake-resistant. Differences between Repair, Retrofitting and Rehabilitation: These three terms have their own separate meanings: Repair is …
Construction of any structure progresses with the excavation of Earth to lay the foundations. Quite a few challenges are faced during subsurface excavation works. The presence of groundwater poses a major risk during construction which has caused failures of structures even before construction is completed. The process of dewatering is adopted to reduce the possibility …
The very basic need of a human is shelter. The construction methods have evolved significantly in recent times. As efficiencies in both the buildings and the project are required, the modern methods of constructions are becoming popular among builders and are being adopted in a large number of projects. Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) Both …