Curtain walling is a vertical building enclosure which supports no load other than its own weight and the environmental forces which act upon it A curtain wall is defined as thin, usually aluminum-framed wall, containing in-fills of glass, metal panels, or thin stone. Structural Glazing Structure Glazing refers to a method of retaining the glass […]
Externally Applied Membranes Water proofing
A waterproofing is an essential requirement of a structure to withstand the changes of weather and protect building from chemical attack. Water proofing can be defined as the formation of an internal and external membrane which is capable of preventing water from entering or escaping through a permeable layer. For example, on a flat terrace, […]
First 3D Print house in concrete
IIT Madras Alumni constructed India’s first 3D printed house in concrete. Bangalore-based startup Tvasta Manufacturing Solutions (Tvasta) in close collaboration with the Civil Engineering Department of IIT madras has created this breakthrough in construction technology. In recent years the 3D printing construction sector is growing globally. Nordine and Nouria Ramdani, have become the proud and […]
Expansion joint construction details
expansion joint in level with roof surface Typical details of expansion joint at different floor levels expansion joint with RCC slab on roof surface not in level with roof surface water proofing treatment of junction on rood and parapet wall In level with roof surface for more detail read … expansion joint details.pdf Register in […]
Water proofing construction detail
Membrane Waterproofing The membrane method is the oldest form of waterproofing and until recently was the one in most common . It consists of the application of alternate layers of bituminous material such as asphalt, coal tar, or pitch-and fabric, like felt, burlap or canvas The bituminous substance is heated and mopped on to the surface […]