Mukesh Shah, the renowned engineer, explained in this tutorial how to calculate the horizontal distance at a construction site with an auto level machine. A circle is provided where two red lines intersect with each other and that it’s known as a crosshair. The two lines intersect the red line and it is known as stadia […]

If you want to use spreadsheet to estimate and budget your construction cost, The BuildingAdvisor can be the perfect choice for that task. The BuildingAdvisor spreadsheet includes all the formulas to not only estimate the construction cost, but also to tract the real cost, variance, payments made so far, and overall balances due. The BuildingAdvisor […]

A beam is a structural element that primarily resists loads applied laterally to the beam’s axis. Its mode of deflection is primarily by bending. The loads applied to the beam result in reaction forces at the beam’s support points. The total effect of all the forces acting on the beam is to produce shear forces and bending moments within the beam, that in turn induce internal stresses, strains […]

A handrail is a rail that is designed to be grasped by the hand so as to provide stability or support. Handrails are commonly used while ascending or descending stairways and escalators in order to prevent injurious falls. Handrails are typically supported by posts or mounted directly to walls and they can be designed form different materials and in different styles. […]

Retaining walls are relatively rigid walls used for supporting the soil mass laterally so that the soil can be retained at different levels on the two sides. Retaining walls are structures designed to restrain soil to a slope that it would not naturally keep to (typically a steep, near-vertical or vertical slope). There are several types […]

To prevent wastage of cement, it’s important to do following things. 01. Always Have Separate Godown For Cement: By no means never store cement with other products for instance fertilizer, gypsum based products or maybe food. A tiny quantity of contamination could have catastrophic effects on the overall performance of cement in mortars, plasters or concrete.Vice versa if cement bag gets split by accident then it can contaminate the food products, too. In addition, to govern moisture inside the godown, it should not be often opened. Courtesy – 123rf 02. […]

When it comes to stairs and arranging the space for their construction, people almost always counsel an architect or constructor. This vital step of the development is a bit threatening for the construction workers and the proprietors who are anticipating wonderful staircase after the construction. But it is uncommonly to see it in the development process. See the pictures and you will have a better understanding of this process of construction while it is developed step by step.   images by: architectureadmirers.com

S.L.Khan, the renowned engineer, gave us the solution for a problem that is given in civil engineering exam. Following tutorial is really important for civil engineering students. Problem: While waiting for a train, a passenger stands on the railway line and attempts to locate the train. Find out the necessary distance at which the passenger will […]

  Safety shoud be a top priority : Always wear protection helmets and protection shoes on construction site. Learn to measure any structural member correctly : Always carry a measuring tape of 3m or 5m with you. measurement is an crucial parameter in numerous elements. Productive conversation is a top key to connect : construction site is filled with people who have unique level of communication, from a labor to project manager. Learn how to persuade people. Stay focused : Little carelessness can cause you terrible reputation. Constantly be aware of your work. Be present. Gaining knowledge of engineering drawing : Civil engineering students must have excellent sense of imagination. It may look complicated but with practice absolutely […]

  A Schmidt hammer, also known as a Swiss hammer or a rebound hammer, is a device to measure the elastic properties or strength of concrete or rock, mainly surface hardness and penetration resistance. The hammer measures the rebound of a spring-loaded mass impacting against the surface of the sample. The test hammer will hit the concrete at a defined energy. Its rebound […]