Archive for the ‘Construction Material’ Category

Types of Steel Bars

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

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In general, steel bars are categorized into two. These include deformed and mild steel bars. The mild ones are mainly used to make slab beams that require reinforced cement concrete. They are usually plain and are available in round sections. These sections vary in diameter and can be between 6mm and 50mm. They are usually manufactured as long rods but they can be easily cut or bent without getting damaged.
The deformed type of steel bars usually has ribs, deformations or lugs on the surface. They are used to reduce slipping in concrete. The tensile stress on these bars is higher compared to the mild steel bards. End hooks are not necessary when you are using the deformed steel bars. They usually measure between 6mm and 50mm in diameter. Deformed steel bars are preferred because they limit cracks in reinforced concrete and thus are recommended for use in structural engineering.

Best of Concrete Construction

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

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Concrete construction is one of the most common techniques used in various buildings because the concrete is durable and easy to work with. One of the methods that are widely used in modern concrete construction is thin joint masonry. This is an accurate, fast and clean way of constructing using concrete blocks that are autoclaved aerated.

With thin joint masonry, contractors are able to construct high quality buildings at a much faster rate and reduce the amount of material that is wasted unlike the traditional mortar construction. This technique also improves thermal performance.

This is a fast technique because the mortar is easily and accurately applied on the joint and this makes it a good option for buildings that have long walls. Construction also takes a shorter period of time because walls made using this method are stable in an hour. Applying plaster will also be easier and it will only take a short time to dry.

Advantages of Steel Building Construction

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

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The use of steel in building construction dates back to 1700s’ when iron columns were used within walls. There are many advantages when it comes to building using steel. One of the advantages is that they are normally constructed faster than any building that is built using other materials. Moreover, the cost of building using steel is lower as compared to other traditional methods. Steel is lighter in weight, is easier to maintain and does not catch fire easily like other building materials.

Other advantages that steel has include, steel is 66% recyclable and thus is cost effective and environment friendly. When building, strength is what comes out mostly and thus steel offers the strongest buildings which can last considerably longer than any other material. Steel is also resistant to such things like termites, cracks, rotting, creeping and splitting and thus are more durable than any other building material.

Design your home with granite products

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

Home Construction, GraniteGranite has been in use in construction since time immemorial. The granite is an igneous rock which is very strong and durable. Granite products are used in kitchen and other countertops, floors and staircase. Granite is used in both commercial and domestic purposes. Molded products using granite are used in construction of staircase. These are very beautiful and increase the look of the overall construction. Columns of the house are also constructed with granite. The granite columns provide a unique look to houses due to their vibrant colors and looks. Though initially the granite columns may be a bit expensive but in long run they turn out to be cheaper. The reason being they don’t require maintenance or coloring. Moreover the granite columns are more resistant to natural hazards than cement columns.

Thus if you are planning to construct your house, try granite products for life long beauty and durability.