What is Unit Weight? Weight per unit volume is known as the unit weight of the material. The unit weight of building material is very important from the design perspective of a building. A structural design engineer should have complete knowledge of the unit weight of materials. The unit weight of different building materials is … Read more
A Bill Of Quantity (BOQ) is a document used in the construction industry to describe the type of material, its brand, quantity, and the united price of items. BOQ includes all the items which will install in the project. Some general requirements like site cleaning, removal of debris from the construction site are also included … Read more
In this article, I will discuss How to measure Evapotranspiration. Basically there are four most popular methods to measure Evapotranspiration. 1. Lysimeter: Lysimeter is a device used to measure actual evapotranspiration. The Amount of Precipitation receives and water loss due to Evaporation can be measured using Lysimeter. In this method, the growing crops are kept … Read more
In this article, I have discussed Quantity Estimation Of Cement and Sand in Mortar. How to Calculate Quantity Estimation Of Cement and Sand in Mortar: Quantity Estimation Of Cement and Sand in Mortar needed for Rate Analysis of Brickwork, Blockwork, Plastering, or Masonry work in the field of Construction. Mortar is used in different proportions … Read more
Let us think the nominal mix is 1:2:4 Loss of cement is considered as 2% The output of the mix is considered as 67% To attain 1 cubic meter output, we require 1/0.67 = 1.49 say 1.50 cubic meter dry mix. Now add the wastage of 2%, i.e (1.50 + 0.02) = 1.52 cubic meter. Volume … Read more
Estimation and costing are wildly used in construction projects. Let’s know in detail about estimation and costing. What Is Estimation And Costing In Construction? Estimation is the technique used to calculate and determine the different quantities and the expected expenditure to be incurred for given work or project. Estimation is a long strategy, and it absolutely … Read more