Bridge railings are guardrail systems designed to prevent people or vehicles from falling off the bridge. They can be made of concrete or steel. Guardrails for bridges are located prominently to make the public stay ready and protected during their drive through bridges. These railings keep the traffic inside the limits as well as enhance … Read more
In this article, we will talk about Work Permit Receiver WPR. A work Permit Receiver or WPR is an employee from the contractor’s side to receive work permits before starting any activity in restricted areas. Work permit system applied on all Saudi Aramco work sites irrespective of geography. The work permit is authorized documents to … Read more
Retrofitting is a technique that is used to increase the lifespan of a structure. In retrofitting process, the structure is treated to increase its durability of the structure. In simple terms, retrofitting is a method to rectify all the defects and make the structure fully functional for which it was intended. As per requirement, various … Read more
Artificial stone is a man-made stone that is manufactured in factories. It is also known as cast stone. It is made from cement, sand, and natural stone aggregate. Cement and aggregates are mixed in a 1:3 ratio. Stone aggregate can be used as desired surface finish. Pigments can be added to provide colors. The quantity … Read more
In this article, we will talk about chicken mesh from the perspective of plastering work. First, we will get a brief idea about chicken mesh. What is Chicken Mesh? As the name suggests, it is a particular type of net which is formed by twisting two adjacent wires at least four times, forming a strong … Read more
The staircase is a very important component of a building. Every building has at least one staircase to access the roof. The staircase is used to shift from one floor to other floors in the building. A staircase consists of various parts or components. In this article, I will discuss all the key components of … Read more
A column kicker is also knowns as a column starter. The column kicker is constructed to provide the base for formwork. It gives exact column base alignment. After the construction of the column starter, the formwork can be placed immediately. The column kicker is the bottom part of the column so its length and width … Read more
In this blog post, we will discuss sway and non-sway frames. Before starting the description of sway and non-sway frames, let’s get a brief idea about what is frame. What is Frame? A frame is consists of several bars joined together in a particular manner. These bars are known as members. Structural members under tension … Read more
Stone is one of the oldest construction materials. It is popular since ancient times. In ancient times, stable structures are made of stones. Due to the long-lasting properties of stone, it was popular in old civilizations. Even in modern construction, stone has its own place in the construction industry. Apart from higher durability, stones have … Read more
Plaster is made of lime, water, & sand. Sometimes gypsum is used instead of lime. It is used for coating walls, columns, beams, ceilings. Plaster is used to protect the surface and enhance the aesthetics of a structure. Different types of paint can be applied on plastered surfaces. In this article, we will talk about … Read more