Low Cost Road : Type of Road Construction On Low Cost

types of road construction, Low cost Road

LowCost Roads Definition Low Cost Road       Theterm low-cost road stands for roads that can be constructed and maintained atcomparatively low cost by using locally available resources. The DDC (District Development Committee) have tostrike a balance between construction of roads of comparatively higherspecifications in which case the DDC has to curtail the length of … Read more

Water Demand Calculation : To Design Overhead Water Tank

Over Head Water Tank

 Water Demand and its Variation Over Head Tank Water demand Water is a prime necessity for life and that has led to growth of population along the banks of natural water courses and springs. The water required for various purposes as domestic, livestock, institutional and commercial, fire fighting, industrial, municipal or public, losses or wastage … Read more

Mix Design Of Concrete : Upto M40

Mix Design Of Concrete : Upto M40

Concrete is the material which is formed by mixing cement, sand and aggregates with water in a fixed proportion which get harden after some time. Use of Concrete in Building Construction: ·       Foundation ·       Column ·       Beam ·       Slab etc In a building there are two types of mix: nominal mix and Design mix Ratio and proportion of Design Mix. Design Mix … Read more

Factors Considered For Selection Of Foundation Type : Selection of Foundation Type

how to choose foundation type

In this blog you will find that which foundation you should use and why. Here you will find which factors are determined to choose or select the foundation for the infrastructures.  Factors Considered for Selection of Foundation Type Economic feasibility is one of the most important factors for selection of foundation system. We have discussed … Read more

How to Calculate Bearing capacity of the Soil : Safe and Ultimate bearing capacity of soil

Calculat bearing capacity of soil

Bearing Capacity Bearing capacity of the soil is thecapacity of the soil to support the loads applied to the ground. The bearingcapacity of the soil is the maximum average contact pressure between thefoundation and the soil which should not produce shear failure in the soil.     From this article you will know how tocalculate … Read more

Truss and Types of Truss : Most common types of Truss

King post truss

  Truss A truss is an assembly of beams or other elements that creates a rigid structure. Trusses are used almost everywhere, they are used in Tower, crane, bridges, etc. They are used to make the structure strong and efficient in cost effective way. There are various types of truss present  but here you will … Read more

Types of Beam

Types of Beam

Types of Beam   Types of beams Beam  Beam is the  horizontal structural member in a building used for bearing loads. It is typically used for resisting vertical loads, shear forces and bending moments. The structural member which resists the forces laterally or transversely applied to the axis is also called beam.                 There are … Read more

Method of Increasing the Bearing Capacity of the Soil : How to increase bearing capacity of soil

methods of increasing bearing capacity of the soil

Useful method of increasing the bearing capacity of the soil increase bearing capacity of soil    is bearing capacity of the soil? bearing capacity of soil Bearing capacity of the soil is the capacity of the soil to support the loads applied to the ground. The bearing capacity of the soil is the maximum average … Read more

Types of Column Failure – Compression Failure & Buckling Failure

types of column failure

Types of Column Failure column failures Column column Columns are the most important parts of a structure. They transfer loads of the structure to the Surrounding soil through the foundation. So we need to build strong columns, otherwise, failure will occur. Columns are built with two building material, concrete and steel. Before designing the columns, … Read more