Dealing with Expansive Soils
The problem of expansive soils was not recognized until the late 1930s. Then, cracks on brick wall structures of light buildings were attributed to bad workmanship or foundation settlements. The first recorded observation about soil heaving was made by USBR in 1938 associated with foundation for a steel siphon on
Rehabilitation of Corrosion Damages in Columns by Jacketing
This article presents technology and materials of rehabilitation, as practiced for a G+4 building in Chennai. This is not intended to be of diagnostic or design significance. Minor Damages Jacketing with micro-concrete was adopted for columns in the initial stage of corrosion with minor damages such as narrow cracks and discolouration, without
Bio-Digesters: An Executive Appraisal
Review of recently popular bio-digester systems used instead of conventional septic tanks Introduction This article presents an executive appraisal of bio-digester systems used in place of conventional septic tanks, for domestic sewage processing. A system that is gaining popularity is developed and promoted jointly by the Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO)
Fair Cost for Industrial Shed or Warehouse Building Construction
Calculate cost estimate for new industrial or warehouse projects. Compare eight building different types.
Quality Control by RACI Method
About the modern and practical approach of quality control by redundant organization RACI Method of Quality control This article (and a previous article about checklist method) are part of the material presented on a webinar on quality control in construction on 26 Sep 2020 with L1 Supply. The RACI method comprises of following