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First of all We advice our architect  to select and design type of a wall that is suitable for the degree of forced rain severity anticipated in the location of the project. Completely grouted barrier wall or drainage wall with minimum thickness of 20 mm is recommended for seriously driven rain condition. Design of Drainage Wall to Improve Water Penetration Resistance of Masonry When drainage wall is selected, the wall should be designed in such a way that prevents the water penetration through the outer Wythe of the wall. For the outer Wythe masonry wall maintain its water resistance ability, cracks under service load should be prevented. When masonry cement is employed, the lower tensile bond strength of the cement should be considered in specifying whether the veneer will crack or not whereas if steel studs are utilized it is recommended to consider the steel flexibility in determining whether the veneer cracks or not. If the cavity wall is determined to be employed, the de...

  The checklist in masonry wall construction is prepared to ensure that the masonry projects are constructed according to the higher standards. This is carried out by providing proper assistance for undergoing the review processes at the site. The in-charge( our project manager) one of  his job is to prepare the masonry wall construction checklist. The checklist of item is also provided to the mason to review his work frequently so that the quality of work is assured from his side also. The method of checklist preparation in masonry work ensures the confirmation of standards not only for the masonry work but also the workmanship standards. How do we  Prepare Masonry Wall Construction Checklist? Now masonry checklist, in general, will consist of three columns. The first column is for specifying the Item and the Work. The second column is for specifying the details of the respective work. The third column is remarks or comments. This column designation will vary based on th...

First of all you must know that Slate tiles are beautiful, and unique tiles originated from mountainous regions. Each Slate tile has one of a kind feature that makes every piece distinct. Slate tile flooring is an expensive option both in terms of material cost as well as labor cost. Here is how we Install Slate Flooring? The complete materials and equipment required to install a slate tile are: Slate tile Mortar Grout Stone Sealant Cement board and cement board screws Tape T-Square Line Chalk Other essential tools include Notched Trowel, Foam Brush, Work Gloves, Wet Saw, Goggles, Drill, Needlenose Pliers, Utility Knife, Sponge, Wood Piece, Rubber Mallet, Grout Float. The installation of slate tiles on floors include the following steps: 1. Preparation of the Subfloor Cleaning the Subfloor Surface, we make sure that The sub floor is clean and smooth before installing the slate tiles over it. Any defects and weak areas on the subfloor result in future defects like tile ch...

  1. Take Responsibility Taking responsibility instead of passing the burden of your mistakes is one step forward towards the solution. So, if it is your mistake, own it, try to find good solutions, and make the required payment on time. When many contractors and material suppliers are involved, then the party that needs to pay for repair works should be determined based on the reason for the mistakes, the details of the project, and the agreement between the contractor and customer.   2. Documentation of Construction Mistakes Determining the cause of the error is essential to prevent the occurrence of the same mistake in the future. Taking photos of the damages, materials used, and providing a clear description of the wrong step would help prevent making the same error in the future. The causes of construction mistakes may be due to poor workmanship, low construction material quality, etc. Training of workers is an excellent strategy to improve their performance. ...

We believe that Proper maintenance of construction equipment decides the actual life of machinery. Maintenance of heavy machinery used in construction, industrial, or mining application is necessary to keep it in good working condition. Poor maintenance of construction equipment may lead to a sudden breakdown that results in loss of money, time, and jeopardizes the safety of workers.  We have put down some essential tips that we follow  to maintain large construction machinery to extend life. 1. Proper Operation of the Machinery. Machinery may have many operators during a project. Each operator has a defined skill that differs. Therefore the way of operating the machine also varies. This situation demands the need for a checklist that oversees the correct operation of the equipment. Other than the initial training for the operators, regular training must be provided to keep up the skill and promote the safe and correct operation of the machinery. The proper operation of the ma...

There are several tests for cement that can be carried out at the construction site such as color test, rubbing test, floating test, etc. These tests are indicative of the quality of cement to be used for concrete works. Following are the field tests used for minor construction works: First, open the cement bag. Please take a good look at the cement. Make sure that there should not be any visible lump present inside the cement bag. The color of cement should be Greenish Grey. Thrust your hand into the cement bag, and you must give a cool feeling. Then take a pinch of cement and feel it in between your two fingers, then you should give a very smooth feeling and not a gritty feeling. Take one hand full of cement and immediately through it in a bucket full of water. Cement Particles should be float on the surface of the water before it sinks in the water.  Take 100gm of cement sample and a small quantity of water and make a considerably stiff paste of it, then pat a ca...

  Smart Construction Materials which also known as intelligent materials, active materials and, adoptive materials, are those that have the capability to respond to changes in their condition or the environment to which they are exposed, in a useful and controlled manner. The input that cause the change in smart material properties may be in the form of mechanical stress / strain, electrical / magnetic field or changes in temperature, moisture, pH, and light. Their unique properties make them a crucial material in many fields of engineering and science. They are used in civil engineering projects and contribute in increasing performance, comfortability, and energy efficiency of structure. the smart materials are categorized as follows. 1. Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) Such materials possess the ability to regain to some previously defined shape or size when subjected to appropriate thermal changes. Shape memory alloys find their applications in new applications in civil engineer...