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  Technologies change the way the construction has been done. The scenario welcomes new things and development ideas to ensure a faster, quality work. These days, the smart building occupies a significant position in the interest of people. Since the concept is innovative, people are showing a great level of interest to know what the smart building is. Reasons behind the success of the Smart Building rooted deep in an evolution of the construction. There are many things attached to the concept that are well-connected to technology and creativity. The content discloses everything that makes the Smart Building a smarter choice for the today?s generation. The Approach to the Cognitive Building: Construction technologies have crossed miles over decades. The new approach to the cognitive building is the result of their evolution. More data are generated today which is used in developing the construction plan. Cognitive buildings generally use the artificial intelligence to understand an...

  The centre line method helps to estimate the building quantities more accurately, thus the right requirement for the building materials and associated costs has been obtained. In the centre line method, a centre line has been established, and the distance has been measured from it, which helps to obtain the actual quantities of the building components. In the first step of the centre line method, the total centre line length of the walls has been estimated. In the next step, the depth and breadth of the building components have been multiplied by the total length of the centre line, thus obtaining the total quantity of the building components. The centre line length for the different sections of the building’s walls has been estimated separately. In the case of the verandah walls or partition walls that joined to the main walls, the length of the centre line has been reduced by half of the breadth layer, which has been joined with the verandah walls or partition walls. The centre...

  Choosing the right type of foundation for a building or home depends on many factors, such as the soil, climate, and even the homeowner's storage preferences. A foundation is usually partially underground so that its footings can be secured in the soil. Basements, however, require a further step or a deeper step. What do you mean by basement foundation? In addition to distributing a building's weight evenly, basement foundations secure the structure into the ground and keep moisture from getting into the building. There is one major difference between standard foundation walls and basement walls: standard foundation walls lie partially underground and do not provide livable space below the first floor. An underground floor can be built by submerging the foundation walls as well, which allows a basement to be built. Compared to standard foundations, basement foundations take a longer time to construct. To dig and reposition soil, heavy machineries such as excavators, rollers, ...

  The strip footing helps to distribute the loads of the load-bearing walls of the building structure, thus maintaining the structural balance of the entire building structure. The strip footing has the adaptability to a wide range of soil conditions, which is beneficial for building contractors in any soil condition. Applications of Strip Footing ➢ The strip footing is appropriate for the load-bearing walls in the house or other types of construction structures. ➢ In the case of the firm soil, the strip acts best by distributing the load evenly. ➢ In the case of residential projects, the use of the strip footing is one of the best and cost-effective choices. Effectiveness of Sstrip Footing ➢ The strip footing helps to distribute the load evenly, thus helps to reduce the stress on the building structure. ➢ The construction process of strip footing is easy as compared to other types of footings. ➢ The strip footing helps to provide long-lasting strength to the construction structure...

  Housing cost is skyrocketing with time. Materials are becoming costlier, and having own house remains in the dreams of poor and middle-income families. But the new-age engineers do not give in at the hands of the inflation. They have come up with inventions that lead the society to the better. A happening that is potential enough to change the present scenario of construction is the production of cheap bricks out of waste. The idea is as innovative as effective to bring down the cost within your reach. Since brick is the primary material for a house, this innovation comes up with reliable promises for people. Sandeep Yadav, a civil engineering graduate of Sri Ram Swaroop Engineering College, is the man behind this thought. Facing difficulties to meet the growing expenses of building his house, he landed up with a thought that takes him to the process of making cheaper bricks. His thought was also well-supported by his friends Suyash Agnihotri and Shivam Gupta, and this trio earne...

  Without having proper formwork, the concrete stairs do not have the proper shape, thus, the concrete stairs can be unstable or unsafe. The formwork of the concrete stairs helps to ensure that the curing process of the concrete stairs is done properly, thus, there is less risk of cracks or other types of structural issues in the concrete stairs. The formwork for the concrete stairs has the ability to bear the entire concrete stair’s weight and also has the flexibility to be removed after completing the curing procedure. In addition, the formwork for the concrete stairs helps to provide a smooth finish to the staircase. Different types of formwork for concrete stairs There are different types of formworks available for the concrete stairs, which have been classified on the basis of he design requirements and budgets. Timber Formwork These types of formwork for the concrete stairs consist of wooden boards and panels, which can be customised as per the design requirements for the con...

  Whether it's to serve residential or commercial purposes, there are many considerations to make when designing and building retaining walls. In addition to bridges and walls being structures, both should be treated with equal care. Your experience and the application may call for different types of walls, footings that need to be buried deep, reinforced, and even which materials work best for your application. Types of Retaining Wall 1. Gravity Wall A gravity wall is constructed of heavy materials such as stone, large blocks of concrete, or cast-in-place concrete so that their weight can use to hold the soil behind them. Using their mass, they resist pressure from behind by leaning back toward the soil with interlocking edges. Gravity walls can be as small as 4 feet high or as large as 10 feet high without reinforcement. Permits typically require walls taller than 4 feet in most municipalities. 2. Cantilevered Wall Reinforced concrete or mortared masonry cantilever retaining wall...

  The masonry estimation services involve the estimation of the materials that have been used in the masonry work. In addition, the associated tasks of the masonry work, including the estimation of the labourers and the scaffolding requirements, have also been determined by the masonry estimation process. Components of the Masonry Estimation Services Length, Height, and Width The length, height and width are the key elements to estimate the area and the volume of the masonry project. Thickness The thickness is another important dimension for the masonry work. Determining the thickness of the wall helps to reflect the requirements for the materials that are used for the wall construction. The thicker wall required more bricks and other construction materials as compared to the thinner walls. Windows and doors In the case of the windows and doors, these opening areas should be subtracted from the total area. This helps to reduce the overestimation of material costs of the constructio...