Raft or Mat Foundation Raft Foundation is such a Foundation that covers the entire area under the structure. Raft foundation is also known as mat foundation because in this foundation RCC slab covers the entire area of the structure as Mat does. Before starting any construction, we need to understand what would be the best … Continue reading Raft or Mat Foundation →

11 Situation Which Demands Pile Foundation For a Structure The Pile foundation can be used for any type of soil and for any type of structure. In fact, they provide a common solution of all the difficult problems of the foundation. But it doesn't mean that you can use the pile foundation wherever you want, … Continue reading 11 Situation Which Demands Pile Foundation For a Structure →

Mud Plaster Mud plaster is another type of plaster which are mostly used in case village and temporary kutcha construction. This is the cheapest type of plaster. Process of Preparing Mud Plaster It is made up of earth with an adequate percentage of clay and sand content. The earth should be free from any types … Continue reading Mud Plaster →

Different Types of Defects in Painting Following are the different types of defects in painting: Different Types of Defects in Painting 1. Fading The effect of sun rays on the painted surface can cause some of the paint to lose its colour, this phenomenon is known as fading. 2. Bloom Formation of dull patches on … Continue reading Different Types of Defects in Painting →

Thermal insulation of exposed Walls Following measures may be adopted to prevent heat flow through exposed walls: 1. We know that the thermal resistance is proportional to the thickness of the wall. Therefore, the thickness of the exposed wall should be sufficient. 2. Use of thermally insulating material prevents the flow of heat through the … Continue reading Thermal insulation of exposed Walls →

Pointing - MCQ 1. Which statement is correct? a) Plastering work is more expensive than pointing work.b) Pointing work is more expensive than plastering work.c) None of the correct statement. View Answer a) Plastering work is more expensive than pointing work 2. Which is the following work gives more protection against weathering effect? a) Plastering … Continue reading Pointing – MCQ || Building Construction →