In this article, we have covered the difference between Singly Reinforced Beam and Doubly Reinforced Beam based on reinforcement in tension and compression zones of the RCC beam. Singly reinforced beam and double reinforced beam are two common types of reinforced concrete beams widely used in construction. These beams resist bending and shear forces to … Read more
This blog post is related advantages of thermal insulation in buildings. Let us get started. Thermal insulation is used to separate the building temperature from the external environment. Due to thermal insulation building interior is less affected by external temperature. Warm protection helps safeguard a structure’s inside so that it’s less impacted by the outside … Read more
High alumina cement or HAC is a unique concrete, fabricated by blending bauxite (aluminum ore) and lime at a specific temperature. This Cement is also known as Calcium Aluminum Cement (CAC). It is determined that the complete alumina substance should not be less than 32% and the proportion by weight of alumina to the lime … Read more
Waterproof Cement: Introduction Waterproof cement is manufactured by mixing a small percentage of metal stearates (Al, Ca) with ordinary cement, during the grinding period. Waterproof cement, also known as waterproof concrete or hydrophobic cement, is a specialized building material designed to resist the penetration of water. So it has only one difference that it contains … Read more
A machine foundation is used to transmit the dynamic and static load to the soil due to the weight of the rotating vibrating machine. The dynamic load is little compared to the static weight of the machine. It basically comprises a mass of concrete. In a Machine Foundation, the dynamic load is applied monotonously over … Read more
A huge quantity of concrete is placed in large structures such as dams, canals. the tunnel, bridge, flyover, etc is called mass concrete. For mass concrete, the slump value varies between 25 to 50 mm. Large size aggregates are used for mass concrete. These aggregates provide low slump value and very stiff concrete. Large size … Read more
When dry gypsum powder is mixed with water it hardens. This material which can be applied over brick, block, or concrete surface to form a smooth surface is known as gypsum plaster. Gypsum plaster can be applied directly without any surface preparation. It takes 25 to 30 minutes to set and provide a white surface … Read more
If the depth of the beam in the slab is equal to the depth of the slab, it is known as a hidden beam or concealed beam. You can not see concealed beam after slab casting. The normal beam has a larger depth than the slab but the concealed beam has the same depth as of slab. … Read more
This article is related to the difference between nail and screw. What is Nail? Nail is the most common fasteners used in the field of construction. Up to the end of the Colonial time frame, all nails utilized in the world were handmade. Normally, these nails were forged on an anvil from nail rods, which were sold in … Read more
This article explains various types of failures in beams. Failure of a single structural member can lead to complete structural collapse. That is why we need to identify all types of failures in the beam. There are two types of failures in beams. Flexural failure occurs due to imposed load exceeding the flexural capacity of the … Read more