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What Is a Floating Slab? Floating slab foundations are used in any building where there is a need for low load-bearing for the structure. The floating slab is a type of concrete slab. This type of slab is placed on the ground without any anchoring. A floating slab foundation is a shallow foundation. Purpose of … Read more
Caisson Foundation The caisson foundation is also called the deep foundation. Caisson means box, which is derived from the french word caisse. The caisson foundation is mainly done underwater. Caisson foundation is excavated before or after excavation. The caisson foundation is mainly used of wood, RCC, and cast iron. There is a possibility of fire … Read more
Post Tension Slab Post tension slab is a combination of conventional slab reinforcement and additional high-strength steel tendon. After the concrete is set, the slab steel tendon is stressed according to the design. Post-tension slab is increasingly heard in the construction industry. This method enables the designer to take advantage of reinforcing concrete similar to prestressed … Read more
What Are Weep Holes? Holes are made in the compound walls, underground passages, rating walls, wing walls, other underground structures, etc. for drainage of water called weep holes. A weep hole is a round or square opening of 0.1 mt dia that allows water to escape from the inside of the retaining wall or water … Read more
What Is Cedar Wood? Cedarwood is light, soft, resinous, and durable. It is sometimes used as an important structural timber. Cedarwood is found in different types of trees. This type of wood is known as “cedar”. Which is found in different regions of the world. Cedarwood is used for different purposes. Cedar is not as … Read more