Cavity Wall Construction - Advantages & Dis- Advantages

What is Cavity Wall? Cavity walls are those which are constructed in that way that an empty space or cavity is left between the single walls. They are also known as Hollow Wall. Cavity walls are two walls constructed as a single wall. These two walls having little space between them for insulation...

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Types of Shallow Foundations & Its Use

Shallow foundations are constructed where hard soil layer is at shallow depth (up to 1.5 m). According to Terzaghi`s, the foundation is shallow if its depth is less than or equal to its width.                                                   Types...

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Types of R.C.C. Column Failure

            Columns are the most important parts of a structure. They transfer loads of the structure to the surrounding soil through the foundations. So we need to build strong columns, otherwise, failure will occur.             Column...

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Air Entrained Concrete

             A major advance in concrete technology in recent years is the introduction of tiny disconnected air bubbles into concrete. The process which involves the introduction of tiny air bubbles into concrete is called as air entertainment....

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