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Plastering
Generally plastering is done to conceal the defective workmanship and to protect the external surfaces against the penetration of rainwater, termite, and other atmospheric agencies. Plastering gives a good…
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Honeycombs in concrete
Honeycombs are the defects in a finished concrete surface. If the poker vibrator is not applied properly air bubbles couldn’t released from concrete. Later it will come to the…
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Scaffolding in construction
A scaffold’s contribution is essential to conduct the work at high-level working areas. A scaffold is a temporary platform in the building construction for supporting workers, supplying materials, tools,…
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Block masonry
Generally, block work is done above the DPC level. It’s made of stone units with mortar. Cement-sand blocks are cast in a 1:6 mixture and can be built in…
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Curing of concrete
The curing work is required to gain the optimum strength, hardness, durability, water tightness, wear resistance, and volume stability. The function of curing is to maintain the required moisture…
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Stirrups
Stirrups aid to combine the effects of tension and compression. They also serve to absorb the shearing and torsional stress and serve as mounts for other reinforcement elements. Stirrups…