The acoustic ceiling is the sound-absorbent suspended ceiling. It is used where noise is very high such as in public palaces. If we talk about residential buildings it is used in the kitchen. Acoustic ceilings normally comprise tiles sectioned in metal frames and are ideal where there are a lot of hard surfaces and sound … Read more
In this post, we will learn the types of beams used in construction. Beams can be classified based on support, material, cross-Section, geometry, equilibrium condition, etc. The beam is a key component of a structure. It is almost impossible to make concrete frame buildings without beams. Beam transfer the vertical loads, shear forces, and bending … Read more
In this article, we will discuss about top paint companies in USA. United State of America (USA) is one of the biggest construction industries in the world. Paint is the very basic requirement of a building. Paint is used to protect the surface as well as decorate the surface. When choosing paint it is very … Read more
Doors are key components of a building. There are different types of doors are used in the field of construction. Doors can be made of metals, wood, glass, etc. Doors work like an accessible barrier in the building. In this blog article. I have listed important types of doors used in building construction. Types of … Read more
The window is a very important part of the building. The window is used to permit ventilation, sunshine, etc. Different types of windows are used in building construction. Here I have listed important types of windows in the building. Fixed windows Sliding windows Louvered windows Pivoted windows Double-hung windows Casement windows Metal windows Sash windows … Read more
Lightweight concrete is a special type of concrete made of lightweight coarse aggregate. Sometimes lightweight fine aggregate is used instead of lightweight coarse aggregate. The density of lightweight concrete is 1440 to 1840 kg/m³. Lightweight concrete is made by using lightweight aggregates or low-density materials such as volcanic pumice, clay, slate, shale, scoria, tuff. If the density of … Read more
There are various top companies that are present in the USA. In this post, I will talk about the top 10 cement companies in the USA. Let us gets started. United States Of America (USA) is the leading cement manufacturer in the world. More than 30 states in the US have cement-producing facilities and there … Read more
The dog-legged staircase consists of two flights in opposite directions. In this type of staircase, a flight of stairs ascends to a half-landing before turning at a right angle and continuing upwards. Its sectional elevation looks like a dog. The development of the Dogleg Stairs is practical in view of its compact plan. The flight of stairs uses the space given. It … Read more
In this article, I will describe prismatic channels and non-prismatic channels. These two channels are considered open channels. Let’s get started. First, we will know about prismatic channels. What are Prismatic Channels? Prismatic channels have a uniform cross-section throughout the channel length and constant bottom slope. Prismatic channels can be triangular, rectangular, parabolic, trapezoidal, or … Read more
California Bearing Ratio test or CBR is used to calculate the strength of the material for pavement design. CBR test is the test that was developed by the California state highway department of the USA for the determination of subgrade strength of highway and air-filled pavement. It is a penetration test. In this test, a … Read more