Lintel is a horizontal flexural member which spans over the openings in the walls for doors, windows, ventilators, cupboards etc. The load of masonry above the opening is transferred to the wall by flexural action of the lintel so that frames of doors, windows etc. are not unduly loaded. The end......
Day: November 16, 2018
Different Types of Flooring in ConstructionDifferent Types of Flooring in Construction
The Purpose of flooring is to get a good hard, level and beautiful surface for living. The floors directly resting on the ground are known as ground floors while the floors of each storey are known as upper floors. Apart from giving good finished surface, these floors should have good damp......
Plastering – Objectives of Plastering and Requirements of Good PlasterPlastering – Objectives of Plastering and Requirements of Good Plaster
Applying mortar coats on the surfaces of walls, columns, ceiling etc. to get smooth finish is termed as plastering. Mortar used for plastering may be lime mortar, cement mortar or lime-cement mortar. Lime mortar used shall have fat lime to sand ratio of 1 : 3 or 1 : 4. If......