Category: Building

Rebound Hammer Test Rebound Hammer test, which is also called as the Schmidt hammer test. It is a non-destructive test. We perform this test only on hardened concrete

Shallow Foundation A structure contains two parts one is known as the superstructure and the other is known as a substructure. The superstructure is above the ground or

Waterproofing Membrane It is a thin layer of watertight material which is laid over the surface to prevent leaking. The waterproofing membrane is a continuous layer and doesn’t

Mat Foundation Mat foundation is also known as the raft foundation. It is a continuous thick concrete slab on the soil that extends the entire footprint of the

What is Concrete? The concrete word comes from the Latin word which means compact. The common name of concrete is plain cement concrete (PCC). It is a composite mixture

Bending Moment When the external force is applied to the object, the reaction occurs (In the structure), which forces the thing to bend, is known as Bending Moment. It

Shear Wall A shear wall is an RCC structural member used in a frame structure to resist the lateral forces develop by winds or seismic forces generated due to the

Parts of a staircase The stair provides quick and easy access to one floor to another floor of the house. You must know the basic parts of a