Tag: construction
-
Common Mistakes or Bad Practice in Column Construction
Let’s see what are the common mistakes or Bad Practices in Column Construction with Standard Practices. Development length, Lapping length etc. other specifications must be followed according to structural drawing. See the following 4D Presentation for Clear Understanding:
-
Dubai Creek Tower Construction Stopped, Read Why.
1st announced in February 2016, Dubai Creek Tower was to be constructed ahead of the city’s 2020 World Expo; becoming the centerpiece of a new development at the historic Dubai Creek. To stand more than 1,300 meters high, the tower would dwarf the nearby Burj Khalifa and become the tallest manmade structure ever built; a…
-
Innovations that will Change Construction
Construction innovations are advancing rapidly, with 29% of firms reporting to the Construction Association that they are investing in technology to supplement worker duties. These investments in innovations pay off significantly; the United States Chamber of Commerce shares that 70% of contractors believe advanced technologies increase productivity, improve schedules, and enhance safety. There’s never been…
-
Padma Bridge with Some World Records
The Padma Multipurpose Bridge is a multipurpose road-rail bridge across the Padma River, the main distributary of Ganges, under construction in Bangladesh with its own resources. It will connect Louhajong, Munshiganj to Shariatpur and Madaripur, linking the south-west of the country, to northern and eastern regions. Padma Multipurpose Bridge is the most challenging construction project…
-
Different Types of Footings used in construction.What, where and when to use?
INTRODUCTION:-Foundation is an important part of the structure which transfers the load of the structure to the foundation soil. The foundation distributes the load over a large area. So that pressure on the soil does not exceed its allowable bearing capacity and restricts the settlement of the structure within the permissible limits. Foundation increases the stability…