Tag: Wall

Different Types of Wall in a StructureDifferent Types of Wall in a Structure

Walls are built to partition living area into different parts. They impart privacy and protection against temperature, rain and theft. Walls may be classified as: [1] LOAD BEARING WALLS If beams and columns are not used, load from roof and floors are transferred to foundation by walls. Such walls are called......

Roof Tiles, Floor Tiles and Wall TilesRoof Tiles, Floor Tiles and Wall Tiles

Tiles are clay products like brick but are thin. Depending upon their use, building tiles may be further classified as: ROOF TILES Roofing tiles are used to cover sloping roofs. They are supported on wooden reapers. Sometimes light gauge steel or steel rods are also used as reapers. After supporting on......

Retaining Wall, Different Types of Retaining Walls & Their Area of ApplicationRetaining Wall, Different Types of Retaining Walls & Their Area of Application

Retaining wall is a structure designed and constructed to resist the lateral pressure of soil, when there is a desired change in ground elevation that exceeds the angle of repose of the soil. The build of retaining walls consists of materials like masonry, stone, brick, concrete, vinyl, steel or timber. Certain areas......