A pedestal is a compressive structural member which is constructed between the footing and column. It is used to transfer the uniform load into the footing. The shape of the pedestal can be square, octagonal, and circularr. The pedestal is a compression member that has the length to least lateral dimension ratio is less than … Read more
Steel is a very important material that is widely used in various industries such as the construction industry, manufacturing industries, etc. Stell is used to manufacture machines, tool others things such as reinforcement bars. In this article, I will describe the difference between mild steel and stainless steel. First, we will get a brief idea … Read more
A floating slab is a concrete slab that rests over the ground surface without any anchoring. As the name suggests, it resembles a plate that is simply laid over the water, without any connection between them. Floating slabs are concrete slabs that are laying over the ground, with practically no anchor supports, as though it … Read more
What Is a Monolithic Slab? A monolithic slab is constructed in a single pour. The construction process of a monolithic slab is very fast due to a single pour. A monolithic slab is very cost-effective. It saves lots of labor costs. This type of slab can achieve the same strength as a conventional concrete slab … Read more
A kerb is the component of a road or highway, it is also called a curb. Kerbs are edges where a raised sidewalk meets the other road. This road can be pedestrian or street. It creates barriers between vehicles and pedestrians. Kerbs used to create a barrier between vehicles and pedestrians. It gives an idea … Read more
Introduction Aluminum is the third most normal component found in the world. In its normal state, it is found in many silicates and is separated from the mineral known as bauxite, a sedimentary rock with a high aluminum content. As a metal, its low thickness and protection from consumption, as well as being a decent … Read more
Concrete release agents are coating added on the surface of the formwork before pouring concrete. It helps to allow quick removal of formwork. The concrete releasing agent provides a smooth finished surface. Make sure that there should not be no debris in the mixed concrete. Concrete release agents comprise a mix of mineral oil, ester/plant … Read more
In this type of footing, at least two columns are supported in a row and a common foundation is provided. A combined footing is provided when the bearing capacity of the soil is low and required more surface area. Basically, It is made of reinforced cement concrete (R.C.C). Combined footing distributes the load from the superstructure to … Read more
A roundabout is a kind of circular intersection or junction in which road traffic is allowed to flow in one way around a focal island, and priority is normally given to traffic already in the junction. Roundabout is also known for some other names such as circle, road circle, traffic circle, rotary, rotunda, or island. Roundabouts are versatile arrangements that can work for most kinds of … Read more
What is Flyover? A flyover is an overpass, a high-level road bridge that crosses over a highway interchange or intersection. In this type of structure, one road carries over another. Flyovers are constructed to provide passage over an obstacle without blocking the path below. The passage needed maybe a road, highway, or railway. The development … Read more