Types, Uses, Structure Diagram
Subject and UNIT: Basic Civil & Mechanical Engineering: UNIT III: a. Foundations or substructures
A Shallow Foundation is a foundation in which depth is equal to or less than its width. It is built by open excavation of the soil. Hence, it is also known as Open Foundation.
Subject and UNIT: Basic Civil & Mechanical Engineering: UNIT III: a. Foundations or substructures
Foundations are broadly classified as shown in the Table below:
Classification, Bearing Capacity of Soil, Definitions, Factors Affecting
Subject and UNIT: Basic Civil & Mechanical Engineering: UNIT III: a. Foundations or substructures
Soil on which the foundation of a building structure rests is called Foundation Soil or Sub-Soil.
Type Based on Loads, Functions, Requirements
Subject and UNIT: Basic Civil & Mechanical Engineering: UNIT III: a. Foundations or substructures
Though the foundation once built is invisible to the owner and the public, it is a critical part of the total building system.
Subject and UNIT: Basic Civil & Mechanical Engineering: UNIT III: a. Foundations
A building structure consists of Foundation or Substructure, Basement and Superstructure. Fig. 1 shows the different components of a single storey building with R.C.C. flat roof.
Types, Selection of Site for a Building | Foundations
Subject and UNIT: Basic Civil & Mechanical Engineering: UNIT III: a. Foundations
A Building is a civil engineering structure. It may be a living place surrounded by walls and covered by a roof for the purpose of keeping out rain, sun and wind. Also, it may be to provide working space for offices and so on.
Civil Engineering Materials
Subject and UNIT: Basic Civil & Mechanical Engineering: UNIT II: q. Modern materials
The smart materials used in built environment can be defined as those offering specific functional and adaptable properties in response to thermal, optical, structural, and environmental stimuli.
Civil Engineering Materials
Subject and UNIT: Basic Civil & Mechanical Engineering: UNIT II: q. Modern materials
1. Fly ash bricks, 2. Sand lime bricks, 3. 3. Autoclaved aerated concrete (aac) , 4. Concrete blocks ,
Types, Uses | Civil Engineering Materials
Subject and UNIT: Basic Civil & Mechanical Engineering: UNIT II: q. Modern materials
Geosynthetics last long even if they are buried under the soil. They are not affected by water. Hence, they are used for soil stabilization.
Civil Engineering Materials
Subject and UNIT: Basic Civil & Mechanical Engineering: UNIT II: q. Modern materials
It is a plastic material obtained by oxidizing linseed oil into a rubber-like material.
Civil Engineering Materials
Subject and UNIT: Basic Civil & Mechanical Engineering: UNIT II: q. Modern materials
Insulating materials used for electric, thermal and sound resistance are described below.
Civil Engineering Materials
Subject and UNIT: Basic Civil & Mechanical Engineering: UNIT II: q. Modern materials
Waterproofing is a surface treatment of a structure to prevent passage of water from one side to another under normal or hydrostatic pressure