(i) The term masonry is used to indicate the art of building the structures in either stones or bricks. (ii) It may be defined as the cons...

Tendcr is a written offer submitted by the contractors in pursurance of the notification given, to execute certain work or supply of some sp...

Asbestos is a general name for several varieties of fibrous minerals which are available in nature. But presently, most of the commercial as...

(a) Soundness Test: It is conducted by sieve analysis. 100 gms of cement is taken and sieved through IS sieve No. 9 for fifteen minutes. Re...

The following laboratory tests may be conducted on the bricks to find their suitability: (i) Crushing strength                      (ii) A...

Introduction As per Indian Standard code of practice (IS 4926) Ready Mixed Concrete (RMC) is defined as the concrete delivered in pla...

The stairs may be built with wood, concrete masonry or with cast iron. Wooden stairs are not safe, because of the danger of fire. Howeve...

Applying mortar on the surfaces of walls, columns, ceiling etc. to get smooth finish is termed as plastering. Mortar used for plasteri...

It is a light weight concrete produced by introducing large voids in the concrete or mortar. Its density varies from 3 kN/m 3 to 8 kN/m...

This is another test to   identify the workability of concrete. This test is conducted in the laboratory. The test equipment consists...

1. For heavy construction works like columns, trusses, piles. 2. For light construction works like doors, windows, flooring and roofi...

Cement is a commonly used binding material in the construction. The cement is obtained by burning a mixture of calcarious and argillaceou...

(i) Basalt and trap (ii) Granite (iii) Sand stone (iv) Slate (v) Quartzite. (vi) Marble

(i) Stone masonry is used for the construction of foundations, walls, columns and arches. (ii) Stones are used for flooring. (iii)...

(i) Structure (ii) Texture (iii) Density (iv) Appearance

Stone is a ‘naturally available building material’ which has been used from the early age of civilization. It is available in the form o...

Sometimes, concrete works are carried out in places where there is acute shorting of water. the lavish application of water for water cu...

This is by far the best method of curing as it satisfies all the requirements of curing, namely, promotion of hydration, elimination of ...

Mixability, Transportability, Mouldability and Compactibility are the partial properties of workability. a)   Mixability:- It is t...