What Is Unit Weight? The ratio of the weight of a material to its volume is its unit weight, sometimes termed specific weight or weight density. The unit weight of water, γw, is 9.81 kN/m3 in the SI system and […]
Dampness in Buildings: Causes, Effects, and Remedies
What Is Dampness? The most common source of dampness is due to the capillary attraction of sub-soil water in the foundation and walls of the building.vWater can penetrate the masonry through faulty sills, bad workmanship, etc. and hence in buildings, […]
Gantry Girders: Design, Load Analysis, and Applications
Introduction of Gantry Girder The gantry girders are girders which supports the loads that are transmitted through the travelling wheels of the crane. The crane girder spans from column to column, this usually do not have any lateral support at […]
Shear Walls: Types, Functions, and Structural Advantages
What is a Shear Wall? Shear wall is a structural member used to resist lateral forces, i.e., parallel to the plane of the wall. In other words, Shear walls are vertical elements of the horizontal force resisting system. Shear wall […]
Different Types of Flooring: Materials, Construction Techniques, and Applications
What Is Flooring? The purpose of flooring is to get a good hard, level, and beautiful surface for living. The floors directly resting on the ground are known as ground floors while the floors of every storey are called upper […]
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