What Is Cellar? A cellar is a part of a building that is present entirely below the level of the curb. The cellar is used mainly as a storage location, as it is completely underground. A type of wine cellar […]
Concreting in Construction: Components, Classification, Properties, and Quality Control
Introduction of Concreting in Construction Concrete is most frequently used man-made construction material in the world and is second only to water as the most used substance on Earth. It’s obtained by mixing cementing materials, water, and aggregates, and at times […]
Quick Setting Cement: Characteristics, Ingredients, and Applications in Construction
What Is Quick Setting Cement? Quick setting cement is one of the types of cement. This cement setting time very high like initially set in 5 mins and the final set is achieved in 30 mins, and ordinary cement initially […]
Damp-Proof Courses (DPC) and Methods for Preventing Dampness in Buildings
Requirements of Good DPC Totally impervious and should not allow travel of dampness. Durable and keep the building damp proof permanently. Economical and easy in laying. Able to resist load to which it is subject. Accommodate some structural movement without […]
Clamp Burning vs. Kiln Burning: A Comparative Study on Brick Production Methods
What Is Clamp Burning? A typical clamp is shown below figure The bricks and fuel are placed in alternate layers. The amount of fuel is reduced successively in the top layers. Clamp Burning Each brick tier consists of 4–5 layers […]
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