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Specifications for Coursed Rubble Stone (CRS) Masonry

BenzuJK — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:37:46 +0000

Coursed Rubble Masonry Masonry is affected by the use of low grade materials that is in case of stone masonry, use of low grade stones, improperly cut stones, chipped off stones etc. The mortar mix should follow a specific standard for the proper bonding between the joints of Course Rubble Masonry. Therefore, specifications have to [...] Related posts:

Specifications for Brick masonry in Cement Mortar Brick Masonry with Cement Mortar Masonry is the building of structures from individual units laid in and bound together by mortar; the term masonry can also...
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Specifications for RCC Construction | Building Estimating and Costing In my earlier articles, I have discussed types of specifications and various purposes for which specifications are to be given. Most of the constructions of...
Guide to repair and waterproofing of Jack Arch Concrete Roof Jack Arch Roof Jack arch Roof construction can be done in brick or concrete. The arch of the Jack arch roof is either made of...
Hollow Cement Block Partitions What are Hollow Cement Blocks? Hollow and dense cement concrete blocks known as hollow blocks, have been developed as an alternative to bricks. The products are...

Specifications for Brick masonry in Cement Mortar

BenzuJK — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:58:57 +0000

Brick Masonry with Cement Mortar Masonry is the building of structures from individual units laid in and bound together by mortar; the term masonry can also refer to the units themselves. The common materials of masonry construction are brick, stone such as marble, granite, travertine, limestone, concrete block, glass block and tile. Masonry is generally a highly durable [...] Related posts:

Specifications for Coursed Rubble Stone (CRS) Masonry Coursed Rubble Masonry Masonry is affected by the use of low grade materials that is in case of stone masonry, use of low grade stones,...
Purpose of Specifications and types of Specifications What are Specifications? Specifications describe the nature and the class of the work, materials to be used in the work, workmanship etc. and is very...
Specifications for RCC Construction | Building Estimating and Costing In my earlier articles, I have discussed types of specifications and various purposes for which specifications are to be given. Most of the constructions of...
Hollow Cement Block Partitions What are Hollow Cement Blocks? Hollow and dense cement concrete blocks known as hollow blocks, have been developed as an alternative to bricks. The products are...
Guide to repair and waterproofing of Jack Arch Concrete Roof Jack Arch Roof Jack arch Roof construction can be done in brick or concrete. The arch of the Jack arch roof is either made of...

Specifications for RCC Construction | Building Estimating and Costing

BenzuJK — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:46:41 +0000

In my earlier articles, I have discussed types of specifications and various purposes for which specifications are to be given. Most of the constructions of various types of buildings are RCC constructions. In this article, we are going to discuss in detail about the specifications that are to be necessarily given for carrying out RCC [...] Related posts:

Purpose of Specifications and types of Specifications What are Specifications? Specifications describe the nature and the class of the work, materials to be used in the work, workmanship etc. and is very...
Specifications for Coursed Rubble Stone (CRS) Masonry Coursed Rubble Masonry Masonry is affected by the use of low grade materials that is in case of stone masonry, use of low grade stones,...
Specifications for Brick masonry in Cement Mortar Brick Masonry with Cement Mortar Masonry is the building of structures from individual units laid in and bound together by mortar; the term masonry can also...
Guide to Design of RCC Columns RCC Column A column forms a very important component of a structure. Columns support beams which in turn support walls and slabs. It should be...
Fixing and Repair of Ceramic tiles in Large Halls | Building Construction Ceramic Tiles Ceramic materials are an inorganic, non-metallic solid. They are prepared by the action of heat and subsequent cooling. Ceramic materials have a crystalline...

Purpose of Specifications and types of Specifications

BenzuJK — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 13:05:56 +0000

What are Specifications? Specifications describe the nature and the class of the work, materials to be used in the work, workmanship etc. and is very important for the execution of the work. The cost of a work depends much on the specifications. Specifications should be clear. Purpose of giving Specifications The cost of an unit [...] Related posts:

Specifications for RCC Construction | Building Estimating and Costing In my earlier articles, I have discussed types of specifications and various purposes for which specifications are to be given. Most of the constructions of...
Specifications for Coursed Rubble Stone (CRS) Masonry Coursed Rubble Masonry Masonry is affected by the use of low grade materials that is in case of stone masonry, use of low grade stones,...
Specifications for Brick masonry in Cement Mortar Brick Masonry with Cement Mortar Masonry is the building of structures from individual units laid in and bound together by mortar; the term masonry can also...
Methods of Valuation of a Building | Building Estimation and Costing Valuation of Building Valuation of a building depends on the type of the building, its structure and durability, on the situation, size, shape, frontage, width...
Six important Purposes of Property Valuation | Building Estimation and Costing Building Estimation and Costing Building Estimation and Costing is a vital part of Civil Engineering. No project can begin without the total Building Estimation and...

Methods of Valuation of a Building | Building Estimation and Costing

BenzuJK — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:04:12 +0000

Valuation of Building Valuation of a building depends on the type of the building, its structure and durability, on the situation, size, shape, frontage, width of roadways, the quality of materials used in the construction and present day prices of materials. Valuation also depends on the height of the building, height of the plinth, thickness [...] Related posts:

Six important Purposes of Property Valuation | Building Estimation and Costing Building Estimation and Costing Building Estimation and Costing is a vital part of Civil Engineering. No project can begin without the total Building Estimation and...
Methods to calculate Property Depreciation | Building Costing and Estimation Depreciation is the gradual exhaustion of the usefulness of a property. This may be defined as the decrease or loss in the value of a...
Capitalized Value and Year’s Purchase | Property Valuation System Property Valuation System Capitalized Value and Year’s Purchase calculations are a necessary part of Building estimation system or we could simply term it as “Property...
Market Value, Book Value, Capital Cost | Property Valuation System Property Valuation System Studying Building Estimation and Costing helps us evaluate the value of the property according to its current market trends. The Value of...
Methods of Structural Design | Design of Steel Structures Structural design is the science of studying the Mechanics of a structure. Designing the skeleton of a building determines the real strength of the structure....

Methods to calculate Property Depreciation | Building Costing and Estimation

BenzuJK — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:22:51 +0000

Depreciation is the gradual exhaustion of the usefulness of a property. This may be defined as the decrease or loss in the value of a property due to structural deterioration, life wear and tear, decay and obsolescence. Four Methods for calculating depreciation Straight line Method Constant percentage method Sinking Fund Method Quantity Survey Method Straight [...] Related posts:

Methods of Valuation of a Building | Building Estimation and Costing Valuation of Building Valuation of a building depends on the type of the building, its structure and durability, on the situation, size, shape, frontage, width...
Six important Purposes of Property Valuation | Building Estimation and Costing Building Estimation and Costing Building Estimation and Costing is a vital part of Civil Engineering. No project can begin without the total Building Estimation and...
Market Value, Book Value, Capital Cost | Property Valuation System Property Valuation System Studying Building Estimation and Costing helps us evaluate the value of the property according to its current market trends. The Value of...
Capitalized Value and Year’s Purchase | Property Valuation System Property Valuation System Capitalized Value and Year’s Purchase calculations are a necessary part of Building estimation system or we could simply term it as “Property...
Methods of Structural Design | Design of Steel Structures Structural design is the science of studying the Mechanics of a structure. Designing the skeleton of a building determines the real strength of the structure....

Major causes of Cracks in Buildings | Building Construction

BenzuJK — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:28:45 +0000

Causes of cracks in Buildings In the previous article, we discussed the occurrence of cracks in buildings due to climatic factors and cracks occurred due to problem at the time of construction of the building. These fall under the category of Minor causes of Cracks in Buildings. Now we will go ahead with our discussion [...] Related posts:

Cracks in Buildings | Building Construction Cracks in Buildings Cracks result in applied forces greater than those which the building or its part can withstand. These forces may have emerged externally...
Guide to Repair and Maintenance of Buildings We have to first make a report that includes all the defects in the buildings in every component… For this analysing the structure, we have...
Specifications for RCC Construction | Building Estimating and Costing In my earlier articles, I have discussed types of specifications and various purposes for which specifications are to be given. Most of the constructions of...
Fixing and Repair of Ceramic tiles in Large Halls | Building Construction Ceramic Tiles Ceramic materials are an inorganic, non-metallic solid. They are prepared by the action of heat and subsequent cooling. Ceramic materials have a crystalline...
Methods of Valuation of a Building | Building Estimation and Costing Valuation of Building Valuation of a building depends on the type of the building, its structure and durability, on the situation, size, shape, frontage, width...

Cracks in Buildings | Building Construction

BenzuJK — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:57:54 +0000

Cracks in Buildings Cracks result in applied forces greater than those which the building or its part can withstand. These forces may have emerged externally to the building or internally within the building or have been developed in the materials of the building as a result of Chemical changes. There may be a single force [...] Related posts:

Major causes of Cracks in Buildings | Building Construction Causes of cracks in Buildings In the previous article, we discussed the occurrence of cracks in buildings due to climatic factors and cracks occurred due...
Guide to Repair and Maintenance of Buildings We have to first make a report that includes all the defects in the buildings in every component… For this analysing the structure, we have...
Fixing and Repair of Ceramic tiles in Large Halls | Building Construction Ceramic Tiles Ceramic materials are an inorganic, non-metallic solid. They are prepared by the action of heat and subsequent cooling. Ceramic materials have a crystalline...
Methods of Valuation of a Building | Building Estimation and Costing Valuation of Building Valuation of a building depends on the type of the building, its structure and durability, on the situation, size, shape, frontage, width...
Relationship between Structural and Architectural Design Structural Engineering and Architecture are two different sciences that are inter-related. Structural Designing deals with the study of design of steel in a structure i.e.,...

Next Generation Internet | Web 3.0

BenzuJK — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:01:50 +0000

Web 3.0, a phrase coined by John Markoff of the New York Times in 2006, refers to a supposed third generation of Internet-based services that collectively comprise what might be called ‘the intelligent Web’—such as those using semantic web, microformats, natural language search, data mining, machine learning, recommendation agents, and artificial intelligence technologies – which [...] No related posts.

Design of India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India

BenzuJK — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:16:49 +0000

Design of India Habitat Centre Indian Habitat Centre is located in New Delhi, India. It was conceived to be a catalyst relationship between individuals and institutions that is, NGO’s working in habitat related areas to increase their effectiveness. Architect of the India Habitat Centre Joseph Allen Stein Purpose of the Construction of Indian Habitat Centre [...] Related posts:

Case study of Osmania Arts College, Hyderabad, India | Heritage Structure Osmania Arts College, Hyderabad Osmania Arts College is located in the city of Hyderabad, India. It lies in the campus of Osmania University. This structure...
Retail Industry Scenario in India Booming Retail Industry in India India is a developing country. Since it is still developing, there have been lot of growth in the industrial sector...
Case study | School of Planning and Architecture | Delhi School of Planning and Architecture – SPA – Delhi Concept There are codes and with are de-codes. Environment by itself has a series of relationship...
Redesigning Institution as a Convention Centre Perception Convention centre are often a means to represent ethos of a particular country, perhaps, even an expression of myth of a particular community and...
Redesigning SAP – Chennai into a Convention Centre Aim of the Design Project Generate cultural and social interaction in the convention centre and applying smart technology yet rendering the possible nature of activities...

Retail Industry Scenario in India

BenzuJK — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 16:22:37 +0000

Booming Retail Industry in India India is a developing country. Since it is still developing, there have been lot of growth in the industrial sector which provided job opportunities to the people. Retail Industry caught lot of attention in the past one decade. Due to the recent economic development of the country, people in India [...] Related posts:

Recession cannot stop the boom in Construction Industry The fact that India was very much on the periphery of global crisis was clear from the participant responses. Despite the apparent slowdown in the...
Design of India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India Design of India Habitat Centre Indian Habitat Centre is located in New Delhi, India. It was conceived to be a catalyst relationship between individuals and...
Case study of Osmania Arts College, Hyderabad, India | Heritage Structure Osmania Arts College, Hyderabad Osmania Arts College is located in the city of Hyderabad, India. It lies in the campus of Osmania University. This structure...
Application of Green Building Technology in India | Thiagaraj Convention Center When people talk about Green buildings, it is assumed they are eco-radical tree-huggers. But its true. Green building technology can really help achieve sustainable development...
New trends in the Color schemes and Materials of Design New Trends in the choice of Color schemes The new trends in Furniture design has brought a concept of new choice of color schemes depending...

IPSA – Indore (AAYAM) | Sustainable Green Architecture

BenzuJK — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:25:32 +0000

Incorporation of Sustainable Green Features in the Design Aayam in Sanskrit means dimension, and the presented design has provided innovative solutions in all the dimensions of creative world. The entire building has been made in order to preserve the landscape and adapt suitable style pertaining to the topography. By determining the quantity and quality of [...] Related posts:

Leading the Green Building Movement | TKM College of Engineering (Chennai) “A green building is one which uses less water, optimizes energy efficiency, conserves natural resources, generates less waste and provides healthier spaces for occupants, as...
Aliens Space Station | Green Architecture Exemplified Green Architecture deals with the design and construction of buildings that use less energy, water and natural resources, create less waste and are healthier for...
Application of Green Building Technology in India | Thiagaraj Convention Center When people talk about Green buildings, it is assumed they are eco-radical tree-huggers. But its true. Green building technology can really help achieve sustainable development...
VNIT – Nagpur | Energy Efficient Structures Concept The major concept is that it merges with the design of the city. Embodiment of special characters of Nagpur in the design. Principles of...
Case Study | LBHS College, Mumbai | Green Building Architecture LBHS is an architecture college situated in the suburbs of Mumbai, in India. It is a prime example of Green Building Architecture. The city of...

Capitalized Value and Year’s Purchase | Property Valuation System

BenzuJK — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:29:00 +0000

Property Valuation System Capitalized Value and Year’s Purchase calculations are a necessary part of Building estimation system or we could simply term it as “Property Evaluation System”. The Value of a property is listed into various different categories such as; Market Value Book Value Capital Cost Capitalized Value In this article, we are going to [...] Related posts:

Market Value, Book Value, Capital Cost | Property Valuation System Property Valuation System Studying Building Estimation and Costing helps us evaluate the value of the property according to its current market trends. The Value of...
Methods of Valuation of a Building | Building Estimation and Costing Valuation of Building Valuation of a building depends on the type of the building, its structure and durability, on the situation, size, shape, frontage, width...
Methods to calculate Property Depreciation | Building Costing and Estimation Depreciation is the gradual exhaustion of the usefulness of a property. This may be defined as the decrease or loss in the value of a...
Six important Purposes of Property Valuation | Building Estimation and Costing Building Estimation and Costing Building Estimation and Costing is a vital part of Civil Engineering. No project can begin without the total Building Estimation and...
Recession cannot stop the boom in Construction Industry The fact that India was very much on the periphery of global crisis was clear from the participant responses. Despite the apparent slowdown in the...

Market Value, Book Value, Capital Cost | Property Valuation System

BenzuJK — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 17:32:09 +0000

Property Valuation System Studying Building Estimation and Costing helps us evaluate the value of the property according to its current market trends. The Value of a property is listed into various different categories such as; Market Value Book Value Capital Cost Capitalized Value In this article, we are going to discuss different categories under which [...] Related posts:

Capitalized Value and Year’s Purchase | Property Valuation System Property Valuation System Capitalized Value and Year’s Purchase calculations are a necessary part of Building estimation system or we could simply term it as “Property...
Six important Purposes of Property Valuation | Building Estimation and Costing Building Estimation and Costing Building Estimation and Costing is a vital part of Civil Engineering. No project can begin without the total Building Estimation and...
Methods of Valuation of a Building | Building Estimation and Costing Valuation of Building Valuation of a building depends on the type of the building, its structure and durability, on the situation, size, shape, frontage, width...
Methods to calculate Property Depreciation | Building Costing and Estimation Depreciation is the gradual exhaustion of the usefulness of a property. This may be defined as the decrease or loss in the value of a...
Retail Industry Scenario in India Booming Retail Industry in India India is a developing country. Since it is still developing, there have been lot of growth in the industrial sector...

Six important Purposes of Property Valuation | Building Estimation and Costing

BenzuJK — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 15:15:19 +0000

Building Estimation and Costing Building Estimation and Costing is a vital part of Civil Engineering. No project can begin without the total Building Estimation and Costing done by the Engineer. The entire Cost of construction and the infrastructure used for the purpose of construction is estimated and the final costing is done on the basis [...] Related posts:

Market Value, Book Value, Capital Cost | Property Valuation System Property Valuation System Studying Building Estimation and Costing helps us evaluate the value of the property according to its current market trends. The Value of...
Methods of Valuation of a Building | Building Estimation and Costing Valuation of Building Valuation of a building depends on the type of the building, its structure and durability, on the situation, size, shape, frontage, width...
Capitalized Value and Year’s Purchase | Property Valuation System Property Valuation System Capitalized Value and Year’s Purchase calculations are a necessary part of Building estimation system or we could simply term it as “Property...
Methods to calculate Property Depreciation | Building Costing and Estimation Depreciation is the gradual exhaustion of the usefulness of a property. This may be defined as the decrease or loss in the value of a...
Specifications for RCC Construction | Building Estimating and Costing In my earlier articles, I have discussed types of specifications and various purposes for which specifications are to be given. Most of the constructions of...

World’s Largest Underground City | Montreal’s RESO, Canada

BenzuJK — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:08:49 +0000

Montreal Underground city and Over ground city – Double Decker City Montreal is the Second largest city in Canada and the largest city in the province of Quebec. The name Montreal has been taken from Mont-Royal which is the triple peaked hill located in the heart of the city. Montreal is also the world’s largest [...] Related posts:

Concept of an Underground City and Skyway Systems An underground city is a network of tunnels that connects various buildings below the street level. These may include office blocks, metro stations, underground shopping...
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Plate Girders | Structural Steel Components

BenzuJK — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 04:41:43 +0000

The plate girders are used to carry the loads beyond the capacity of universal beams. They consist of plates and angles riveted together. Plates and angles form an I-section. They are used in building construction and also in bridges. Plate girders are economically used for spans upto 30m. In common, section used for plate girders are shown in figure. [...] Related posts:

Theory of Built-up Sections A built-up beam is also known as compound beam. The built-up beams are used when the span, load and corresponding bending moment are of such...
Column Bases | Design of Steel Structures Column bases are structural elements used in the design of steel structures to transfer the column load to the footings. Types of Column bases Slab...
Tubular Steel Monitor Roof truss | Large Span Constructions Steel Trusses The trusses are structural members and comprise of one or more triangular units constructed with straight members whose ends are connected at joints...
Methods of Structural Design | Design of Steel Structures Structural design is the science of studying the Mechanics of a structure. Designing the skeleton of a building determines the real strength of the structure....
Tubular Steel Roof Truss | Trussed large span Constructions Tubular Steel roof trusses are used for large span constructions such as factories, industry worksheds, shopping malls, huge exhibition centres, multiplexes etc. They are generally...

Steel and Aluminium Partitions

BenzuJK — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:32:21 +0000

Steel Partitions Steel Sheets are specially formed steel panels that provide continuous reinforcement for monolithic, high strength, fire-resistant plaster finish applications. This type of partition provides a cost-saving alternative to reinforced concrete or Cement concrete blocks partitions. These thin, high-strength walls also easily accommodate electrical conduit and plumbing pipes. Steel and Aluminium partitions are durable and very [...] Related posts:

Metal Lath Partitions | Metal Partitions Expanded-Metal Partition or Metal Lath Partition Metal lath and plaster have been used in both residential and commercial applications to partition interior space and in...
Hollow Block Partitions | Terracotta Partitions Hollow Block Partitions Partitions are used to create distinct and specific spaces for specific purposes usually used in a residential construction which are generally residential...
Hollow Cement Block Partitions What are Hollow Cement Blocks? Hollow and dense cement concrete blocks known as hollow blocks, have been developed as an alternative to bricks. The products are...
Tubular Steel Monitor Roof truss | Large Span Constructions Steel Trusses The trusses are structural members and comprise of one or more triangular units constructed with straight members whose ends are connected at joints...
Tubular Steel Roof Truss | Trussed large span Constructions Tubular Steel roof trusses are used for large span constructions such as factories, industry worksheds, shopping malls, huge exhibition centres, multiplexes etc. They are generally...

Case study of Osmania Arts College, Hyderabad, India | Heritage Structure

BenzuJK — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:52:15 +0000

Osmania Arts College, Hyderabad Osmania Arts College is located in the city of Hyderabad, India. It lies in the campus of Osmania University. This structure has come to be known as the epitome of unity between Hindus and Muslims. This great structures portrays Indo-sarcenic Architecture that is the fusion of Islamic and Hindu Architecture is [...] Related posts:

Case Study | LBHS College, Mumbai | Green Building Architecture LBHS is an architecture college situated in the suburbs of Mumbai, in India. It is a prime example of Green Building Architecture. The city of...
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Design of India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India Design of India Habitat Centre Indian Habitat Centre is located in New Delhi, India. It was conceived to be a catalyst relationship between individuals and...
Retail Industry Scenario in India Booming Retail Industry in India India is a developing country. Since it is still developing, there have been lot of growth in the industrial sector...
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Hollow Block Partitions | Terracotta Partitions

BenzuJK — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:28:57 +0000

Hollow Block Partitions Partitions are used to create distinct and specific spaces for specific purposes usually used in a residential construction which are generally residential homes. Hollow Block Partitions are made up of different materials. The usually used materials for making hollow clay blocks are: Clay or Terracotta Hollow Blocks Fly ash Hollow Blocks Cement [...] Related posts:

Hollow Cement Block Partitions What are Hollow Cement Blocks? Hollow and dense cement concrete blocks known as hollow blocks, have been developed as an alternative to bricks. The products are...
Metal Lath Partitions | Metal Partitions Expanded-Metal Partition or Metal Lath Partition Metal lath and plaster have been used in both residential and commercial applications to partition interior space and in...
Steel and Aluminium Partitions Steel Partitions Steel Sheets are specially formed steel panels that provide continuous reinforcement for monolithic, high strength, fire-resistant plaster finish applications. This type of partition provides...
Specifications for Brick masonry in Cement Mortar Brick Masonry with Cement Mortar Masonry is the building of structures from individual units laid in and bound together by mortar; the term masonry can also...
Specifications for Coursed Rubble Stone (CRS) Masonry Coursed Rubble Masonry Masonry is affected by the use of low grade materials that is in case of stone masonry, use of low grade stones,...