In this content, we are going to show the difference between plastering and pointing. Plastering is used to protect the exposed surface of masonry. However, in pointing only joints are properly filled with mortar. Cement, sand and lime are used in plastering. In pointing, we use just cement mortar. The plastering is done at both […]

Blueprints symbols in architecture are a must if you want to make a complete architectural, plumbing or electrical plan. Usually, there are the most important symbols like the doors, the windows, the stairs and the rest of the elements like sinks, refrigerators, bathroom elements and else. Then, there are the electrical symbols that are signed […]

Introduction To Total Station The main instrument for surveyors on site today is the “total station”. A total station is a combination of an electronic theodolite, an electronic distance measuring device (EDM) and a micro processor with memory unit. This combination makes possible to determine the coordinates of a reflector aligning the instruments cross hairs […]

Calculation of Cement, Sand Quantity for Plastering How Much Cement, Sand And Water Is Required For 12mm Thick Plastering? Plastering is done on the walls to remove surface imperfections, maintain line level and alignment. In addition to that it also acts as a protective surface for external walls. Cement plaster, Gypsum plaster and Lime plaster […]

This construction video is recorded on the detailed process for obtaining the quantity of 1.226 cft cement in 1 bag. Here density of cement is taken as 1400 kg per m3 (m = millimeter) Therefore, the quantity of cement for 1m3 = 1440 Kg It is assumed 1 bag cement = 50 kg Therefore, cement […]

In the following construction video tutorial, SL Khan, the renowned civil engineer, provides some useful tips to determine the angle with the measuring tape. Various professionals like to perform instant & perfect measurements. In case you are an engineer, surveyor, designer, architect, realtor, contractor, construction worker, estimator, or in another profession, an inappropriate measurement can […]

The strength & longevity as well as the cost of labor and look of the finished product is greatly impacted by the workability of concrete. The concrete can provide better functionality, if it is easily positioned and compacted consistently devoid of bleeding or Segregation. The concrete that is not in good working condition should be […]

Civil formulas is a useful free app for civil engineers and construction professionals. This app supports various mechanics formulas like force, Varignon, Bucking, deflection angle, deflection. This app is available in google play store. This app is developed by Jinseon, the renowned android apps developer. The civil engineers can use this app for analysis, design, […]

Given below various types of bonds generally found in brick work. Stretcher bond Header bond Facing bond English bond Flemish bond Dutch bond English cross bond Brick on edge bond Raking bond Zigzag bond Garden wall bond Definition of a Stretcher Bond To develop stretcher bond, bricks are placed horizontally like stretchers on the faces […]

In this construction video tutorial, one can learn the quick process to estimate the volume of a hollow column in jobsite. Given below, the dimension of the section plan :- The height of the column is taken as 3 meter Outer radius from center of the column is taken as R = 0.6 m = […]