Inspection of underwater concrete structures is needed for maintenance and repair work. In this article, I have described the methods, types, and purposes of underwater concrete structure inspections. The life of submerged concrete structures such as bridges, quays, and other marine structures is based on maintaining the physical condition of both the superstructure and substructure. … Read more
Shoring is the construction of temporary structures to temporarily support unstable structures. A Brief Overview of Shoring Shoring is the construction of temporary structures to temporarily support unstable structures. These support walls on the sides. Shoring is required to dismantle adjacent structures when walls are buckling, when walls are cracked due to uneven subsidence of … Read more
Have you ever thought that your room’s windows can produce electricity. The answer is ,No’. But that is not correct. Solar windows can produce electricity by using solar screen for windows. Solar windows are windows equipped with solar panels that absorb ultraviolet and infrared rays and convert them into electricity. It uses the concept of … Read more
What Is Net Zero Energy Building? Net zero energy building is very innovative concept in which net energy of the building is zero. In other words, energy consumed by the building is equal to energy produced by the building. A net zero energy building can be defined as a building that generates as much energy … Read more
Solar chimney is used to control the temprature of a house. A solar chimney is a passive solar heating and cooling system that regulates temperature, improves ventilation, and increases home fire safety. Uses environmental factors such as solar radiation, cool evening breezes, and pressure differences to regulate internal temperature. A thermal chimney is a hollow … Read more
In this blog post, I will discuss about Request for Information (RFI). RFI is the integral part of big construction projects. It provides accurate data regarding any task related to the project. A Request for Information (RFI) is a formal written procedure taken during a construction project to clarify information such as plans, drawings, specifications and contracts. The primary purpose of RFI is to define missing or ambiguous design … Read more
This article is related to very inventive construction material ‘Ferrock’. Let’s take a deep dive into the article. Ferrock is an environmentally friendly building material used as a substitute for cement. It is mainly made from recycled materials such as scrap iron and silica from crushed glass. Steel dust reacts with carbon dioxide to form … Read more
Bollards are vertical posts installed to prevent vehicles from entering unauthorised areas. It is used in parking lots for various purpose. Repurpose the space with removable bollards. You can change the location according to your needs and specifications. The Bollard helps vehicle owners park their vehicles at designated safe distances. Protects your car from scratches … Read more
In this blog post, we will discuss about early age cracking in concrete and its causes. Lets get started! Initial cracking is observed in the first 7 days after concrete placement. However, it can take him a week or more for such cracks to appear in reinforced concrete slabs. Therefore, cracks occurring within he 60 … Read more
Housewrap is a synthetic material used to wrap the outside of a building to protect the wall frames from the ingress of moisture from the outside. A home wrap is technically called a waterproof barrier (WRB). This is a lightweight wrap that attaches to the back of your home’s siding and sheathing. .Housewraps are costly, … Read more