What is Electrical Grounding?

Introduction of Electrical Grounding Electrical grounding is a electrical discharge technique to the earth. In this process, instantaneous discharge of electrical energy by conducting the charge directly to earth through a low impedance wire. Various types of grounding are used to connect metal parts of electrical equipment or installations to ground to prevent or reduce … Read more

10 Effects of Earthquakes

In this post, we will discuss all the major effects of earthquakes. A high intensity earthquake can be very dangerous to humans life. Various Effects of Earthquakes 1. Ground Movement When an earthquake occurs, seismic waves propagate horizontally or vertically, shaking structures in all directions. This can lead to loose joints and weakened structures, and … Read more

10 Types of Wood Joints

There are different types of wood joints are used while joining woods together. Wood joints are used to connect various wood components. Wood joints also reduce stress in the wood. In this article, all the important types of wood joints is shown with description. Different Types of Wood Joints 1. Groove Type Wood Joint A … Read more

Pebbledash – Roughcast Plaster Finish

In this article we will discuss about particular type of plaster finish called pebbledash. Pebbledash also known as Roughcast. What is Pebbledash? Pebbledash is a plaster finish used for exterior walls of the building. This type of material consist of lime and cement mixed with sand, small gravel, and often pebbles or shells. Rough casting … Read more

Granolithic Flooring

What is Granolithic Flooring? Granolithic flooring is the same as cement-concrete flooring except for the top layer. This layer is finished with a granite surface, a cement-concrete made from specially selected aggregates. See the below image of Granolithic Flooring. The granite surface makes the floor hard, wear-resistant and durable. The granite concrete layer should be … Read more

What is Solar Tree?

Introduction of Solar Tree Solar tree is a artificial tree with photovoltaic panels mounted on it. These mounted solar panels receive the energy from sun and convert it into electricity, and the branches transmit this electricity to the trunk and into a central battery inside. Only a portion of the area is needed for a … Read more

What is a Warehouse?

In this article we will dis about what is a warehouse. We will learn all the important things related to the warehouse. Warehouse Introduction A warehouse can be defined as a building that stores goods. Installed by manufacturers, importers, exporters, wholesalers, shipping companies, and customs departments to store goods. See the below image of a … Read more

What is Charpy Impact Test?

Definition Charpy impact test is used to calculate the resistance capacity of metal specimen such as steel. It is a high strain rate test in which a standard notched specimen is hit with a controlled weight pendulum swinging from a specified height. Impact testing helps measure the amount of energy absorbed by a sample during … Read more

What is Tunnel Boring Machine?

Introduction of Tunnel Boring Machine Tunnel boring machine is use to excavate ground for the construction of tunnels. These machine are specially design to excavate the hard soil such as rocks. These types of boring machine can go in higher depth of earth. They have circular cross section to excavate hard soils. These boring machine … Read more

Immersed Tunnel or Immersed Tube

What is Immersed Tunnel? Immersed tunnel is underwater tunnel which consists of various segments. These segments are created at different location in the sea water. These underwater segments joined together to construct a tunnel. Immersed tunnel is also known as immersed tube or immersed tube tunnel. See the below image of immersed tube tunnel. Immersed … Read more