Selection of Materials, Methods | Construction
Subject and UNIT: Construction Materials And Technology: UNIT III: Construction Practices & Service Requirements
The damp proof course (DPC) is generally applied at basement levels, which restricts the movement of moisture through walls and floors.
Factors Affecting, Materials Acoustic Properties, Advantages of Acoustic in Construction
Subject and UNIT: Construction Materials And Technology: UNIT III: Construction Practices & Service Requirements
Acoustics is the science of sound, which deals with origin, propagation and auditory sensation of sound and also with design and construction of different building units to set optimum condition for producing and listening speech music.
Important Equipment, Factors Affecting, Type, Advantages, Disadvantages
Subject and UNIT: Construction Materials And Technology: UNIT III: Construction Practices & Service Requirements
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems play an important role in buildings and homes. They can effectively be used in industrial areas as well as residential complexes.
Subject and UNIT: Construction Materials And Technology: UNIT III: Construction Practices & Service Requirements
In general, people living in cold regions, wants warmer atmosphere inside. The heat transfer takes place from hotter to colder areas.
Subject and UNIT: Construction Materials And Technology: UNIT III: Construction Practices & Service Requirements
In general no building is perfectly fire-proof. Because every building contains some materials which can catch fire easily.
Types of Joints | Construction
Subject and UNIT: Construction Materials And Technology: UNIT III: Construction Practices & Service Requirements
Joints in concrete are normally used to prevent cracks when the concrete shrinks by creating forming, tooling, sawing, and placing joint formers.
Types | Construction
Subject and UNIT: Construction Materials And Technology: UNIT III: Construction Practices & Service Requirements
Flooring is the permanent covering of a floor using any finishing material applied over the floor structure to provide a walking surface. Flooring is the permanent covering of a floor using any finishing material applied over the floor structure to provide a walking surface.
Requirements, Basic Elements, Types, Roof Covering Materials | Construction
Subject and UNIT: Construction Materials And Technology: UNIT III: Construction Practices & Service Requirements
A roof is defined as the uppermost part of a building which is constructed in the form of a frame work to given protection to the building against rain, heat, snow, wind
Types of Works for Method Selection, Structural Necessity, Methods | Construction
Subject and UNIT: Construction Materials And Technology: UNIT III: Construction Practices & Service Requirements
Underpinning is a method for repair and strengthening of building foundations. There are situations where a failure in foundation or footing happens unexpectedly after the completion of whole structure.
Components, Types | Construction
Subject and UNIT: Construction Materials And Technology: UNIT III: Construction Practices & Service Requirements
Scaffolding is a temporary platform used to lift, support, and supply materials during a construction process of a building. It is installed before construction or maintenance work begins
Types, Requirements | Construction
Subject and UNIT: Construction Materials And Technology: UNIT III: Construction Practices & Service Requirements
Shoring is a temporary structure used to prevent the collapse of the main under- construction structure. The most commonly shoring support is required during the early stage of construction which is excavation.
Requirements, Materials Used | Construction
Subject and UNIT: Construction Materials And Technology: UNIT III: Construction Practices & Service Requirements
Centering is used to support horizontal members. Hence, formwork for floor beams and slabs is known as centering. Shuttering is used to support vertical members.