Road transportation is an essential network for any country. Classification of roads based on many factors such as materials, locations, traffic etc. are discussed.

Excavation procedure for foundation construction requires site clearance, setting out, excavation and safety measures based on depth of excavation.

Every construction site involves activities which can be dangerous for safety of workmen. So, safety procedures need to be followed PPEs to be used at site.

Concrete mix ratios are the proportions of concrete components such as cement, sand, aggregates and water. These mix ratios are decided based on type of construction and mix designs. However, build… ...

Reading time: 1 minute Recommended Concrete Mixes for Various Types of Construction Works: Various types of concrete construction requires different concrete mixes for its construction. The ...

Reading time: 1 minute Transparent aluminum or Aluminum Oxynitride (ALON) is an optically transparent aluminum which is a crystalline substance made of aluminate powder alloys. Aluminum being a ...

Building materials or construction materials are the major requirement in this modern age of technology. There are many types of building materials used for different construction works. Properties… ...

Reading time: 1 minute Various factors influence the cost estimation of a construction project. Preparation of a construction cost estimate for any project is a very complex process which consists of ...

Concrete is the most commonly used material when it comes to swimming pool construction. A concrete swimming pool is designed to take up full water load along with the capacity to withstand large ...

Reading time: 1 minute Soil can be defined in many ways. In civil engineering, soil is a naturally occurring, loose/un-cemented/weakly cemented/relatively unconsolidated mineral particles, organic or ...

Stone masonry is a type of building masonry construction that uses stones and mortar. This construction technique is used for building foundations, floors, retaining walls, arches, walls and column… ...

Reading time: 1 minute Sustainable building materials are becoming increasingly popular as more and more people focus on preserving the environment. As architects, construction workers, and homeowners ...