Basic things you should know about tender documents – Part 01
Tender It refers to the submission given as a reply for an invitation by a potential contractor or vendor. It gives an offer to obtain services or goods. Although …
Selection of suitable contracts for construction
May 20, 2020
Contract
How to select a contractor ? Contract – Definitions A mutual agreement between two or more parties that something shall be done, an agreement enforceable at law – Legal …
Façade or Curtain Wall Installation
November 5, 2019
Structures
Façade or curtain wall is a building envelope creates pleasure aesthetic to the building exterior. These are aluminium framed, the non-load bearing system which are hanging from the floor …
Vermiculite Cement Spray for Fireproofing
November 3, 2019
Structures
Protecting the structural steel in the event of a fire is an important consideration in the civil industry. The vermiculite spray is often used as fireproofing for internal and …
The Use of Waterbars or Waterstops for Water Retaining Structures
October 14, 2019
Structures
Water tightness is the main parameter in the construction of water retaining structures. The locations of construction joints are the critical feature that challenging the water tightness in practical …
Design and Construction of Water Retaining Structures
October 12, 2019
Structures
The concrete structures that retaining water inside or outside is considered as water retaining structures. Water tightness is the most important parameter to be preserved in designing and construction …
Chemical Anchoring System – Epoxy Adhesives
September 23, 2019
Structures
Chemical anchoring is used for structural works, mechanical and electrical services installations and also for metal works and carpentry works. In building construction sites, chemical anchoring plays a major …
MECHANICAL COUPLERS – An alternative for lapping rebars
September 23, 2019
Structures
The general practice, in case, the length of the stocked rebars is not enough for the full length of the elements, lapping is required to join the bar lengths’ …
Reinforced Concrete and Importance of Rebar
September 12, 2019
Structures
The structural elements in the buildings are having the internal forces namely compression, tension, bending moments and torsion. Withstanding these internal forces with low tendency for collapse and any …
Slump Test for Fresh Concrete
July 7, 2019
Structures
Measuring the properties of fresh concrete is an essential process that should be carried out in the site before placing the concrete. The main reason for carrying out these …