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How to Building Construction Process Step by Step

CivilJungle

Then after architect consult with a structural engineer and MEP engineer for details of the reinforcements and other detail for use, how deep your foundation will be, the size of gravel to be used, column width, electrical, plumbing, etc. Also, read: IS 516:1959 Most Important Point (Method of Tests For Strength of Concrete).

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What Is CMU Wall | Advantages & Disadvantages of CMU Walls | Applications of Concrete Masonry Unit

CivilJungle

In this article, we will discuss all about the concrete masonry units. The CMU wall is constructed with the help of standard sizes concrete masonry units. A concrete masonry unit (CMU)is a versatile and environment-friendly building unit that is available in a variety of shapes and sizes in the market.

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Concrete construction innovations

GCP Applied Technologies

Concrete construction innovations. Control flow concrete construction. Mass pours. One of the latest innovations in concrete construction is the development of an entirely new type of concrete. One of the latest innovations in concrete construction is the development of an entirely new type of concrete.

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Making Better Buildings

Natural Building

To my knowledge, building science has never been approached with such an attitude of precise evaluation of all of the factors that affect the environmental impact of materials and building systems. Simple bar graphs indicate at a glance just how “green” each material or system might be.

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What Is Cast-In-Situ Concrete | Cast in Place Concrete Advantages and Disadvantages | Concrete Casting Techniques

CivilJungle

What Is Cast-In-Situ Concrete? Cast-in-situ concrete is prepared, placed, and finished on the construction site. Another name of cast-in-situ concrete is poured-in-place concrete. Generally, concrete slabs, concrete foundations , beam, column, wall, roof, etc., Definition of Cast in Place Concrete.

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Lightweight Concrete Sculptural Building

Natural Building

Steve Kornher worked with adobe and rammed earth as well as various types of concrete masonry construction. All roofs are masonry vaults with shell motifs. With adobe and/or lightweight concrete construction, you can hack out a doorway later on. With hard concrete, this is an almost impossible project.

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What Is Foundation Repair | Foundation Techniques | Effects of Foundation Damage | What Foundation Repair Techniques Are Available

CivilJungle

Foundation renovation is required when the foundation of a home, building , or structure is impaired & the core structure of the building is required to be repaired. Sealants & Masonry Patches. Slab Jacking, Mud Jacking, Concrete Lifting, and Slab Leveling. Ponderous Mud or Concrete Mixture. Concrete Piers.