Category: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

Building construction is a field that deals with all the engineering aspects of putting up buildings. The building should be capable of transferring the expected loads in its life period safely to the ground. Design of various structural components like slabs, beams, walls, columns and footing should ensure safety. None of the structural components should buckle, overturn and collapse. All structural components should be so designed that deflections do not exceed the permissible values specified in the codes.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

Carpet area and Built up area – Difference

Vinod Gopinath

Carpet area, built-up area, plinth area, and super built-up area are crucial terms when buying a home. Each term offers different insights into the true size and usable space within a property. Carpet area refers to the usable floor space inside a home. It excludes the walls. Built-up area encompasses the carpet area along with the thickness of the walls and additional spaces like balconies. Understanding these terms is essential, especially for civil engineers who need to adeptly interpret floor plans.

bricks, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

Types of bonds in brick masonry walls – Advantages and features

Vinod Gopinath

Types of bonds in brick masonry commonly used in construction are detailed in this article. The process of bonding bricks with mortar…

beams, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

What is a Plinth beam? Plinth beam height and size

Vinod Gopinath

What is a plinth beam in construction? Plinth beams are horizontal structural elements that are built at the plinth level. It is the first beam built after the foundation has been completed. Furthermore, the plinth beam is an important component in a building because it serves as a foundation for brickwork as well as a moisture barrier, preventing moisture from entering the superstructure walls.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

Types of Cracks in Building- 14 Building Cracks Types- Causes & Prevention

Vinod Gopinath

Types of cracks in building varies with the type of building and construction. Cracks are always a hint of the stability and strength of the structure. Here we are going to find out the main causes and the remedial measures to tackle each of them. There are 14 causes of cracks in building Let’s jump right into one at a time. Joints need to be built like construction joints, expansion joints, control joints and slip joints.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

A Comprehensive Guide To Construction Drawings For Your Building

Vinod Gopinath

The Construction drawings for a house are the most important document in home-building. It contains instructions on how to construct your new house or add-on, which contractors to hire, and how they should do their job.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

Areas of building | Built-up area | Carpet area | Super built-up area

Vinod Gopinath

There are different types of areas in the floor plan of a building Plot area, Built-up area, Carpet area, Super built-up area, plinth area

Architectural Finishes, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

Monolith- The Technology, Merits and Demerits Full Guide

Vinod Gopinath

Monolith is a well-known concept in the world. The technology is used to construct high-rise buildings and skyscrapers. The monolithic…

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, prefabrication

What is Prefabrication in construction? Advantages and Disadvantages

Vinod Gopinath

Prefabricated construction, or “prefab,” is a method of construction that  uses components made off-site in a factory, which are then transported put together on-site to create a structure. Prefabrication is an amazing technology that helps to reduce time and have many more benefits.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

Prefabrication: All Advantages & Disadvantages Explained

Vinod Gopinath

Construction has always been about the speed and efficiency that can be ensured with the materials and techniques of construction. Prefabrication is an amazing technology that helps to reduce time and having many more benefits. Prefabricated construction, or “prefab,” is a method of construction that uses components made off-site in a factory, which are then transported put together on-site to create a structure.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

3 d Printing buildings |Concrete Printing & Contour Crafting Methods Full Guide

Vinod Gopinath

3 d Printing buildings are one of the greatest advancements of technology. The rapidity and accuracy with which the work can be completed is the attraction. We will find out all the details about the important methods of 3 d printing which are concrete printing and contour crafting. The 3D printing process builds a three-dimensional object from a computer-aided design (CAD) model, by successively adding material layer by layer.