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CELLULAR LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE?FLY ASH BASED

The Constructor

It has many advantages when compared to the normal conventional concrete. The density is considerably reduced by using fly ash based cellular lightweight concrete than normal concrete and at the same time, the strength is not affected by appropriate design mix.

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TYPES OF CONCRETE MIX DESIGN

The Constructor

Nominal Mixes In the past the specifications for concrete prescribed the proportions of cement, fine and coarse aggregates. However, due to the variability of mix ingredients the nominal concrete for a given workability varies widely in strength.

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THIN SHELL CONCRETE STRUCTURE?TYPES & FORMS

The Constructor

Advantages of Concrete Shells Like the arch, the curved shapes often used for concrete shells are naturally strong structures, allowing wide areas to be spanned without the use of internal supports, giving an open, unobstructed interior.

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RESIDENTIAL BUILDING SITE PLANNING

The Constructor

Residential house site should be located away from the busy commercial roads. Nearness of schools, hospitals, market, etc. are considered good for residential site but these facilities do not carry any significance in the selection site for other public buildings. Good foundation soil should be available at responsible depth.

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For When Wattle and Daub Just Won’t Do…

Construction Marketing

Sadly, modern-day stucco uses a lot of concrete, which has a big environmental impact. You chop down a tree to build a house – you plant another. It needs to be caulked regularly, as well as inspected and replaced if need be. Stucco cladding has been used successfully (and very beautifully) for centuries. Number Three.

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2021 Housing Giants Report: An Unforgettable Forgettable Year

Pro Builder

2021 Housing Giants Report: An Unforgettable Forgettable Year. New and old challenges confronted the housing industry in 2020, and it may never be the same. housing industry? It’s kind of hard to remember (or maybe simply not worth the brain space) just how strongly 2020 started for new housing. Mon, 12/06/2021 - 12:00.

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Types of Home Foundations - Julian Construction Blog

Julian Construction

House Leveling. Earthquake Retrofitting or House Bolting. Most foundations are made of concrete, but they can also be built from stone, wood and brick. Some of the more common types of foundations include a concrete slab foundation, a crawlspace foundation and a basement foundation. Julian Construction Blog. Shawn Kyles.