E-wastes management – Types and Recycling process
E-waste or electronic waste is generated when an electronic product reaches the end of its useful life, The rapid advancement of technology, combined with our consumer-driven culture, has resulted in…
Green Roof systems – Types, Features and Advantages
Green roofs or Eco roofs have become the latest design trend in almost all buildings. A green roof, also known as a living roof, is a building’s roof that is…
Thermal Bridging in Buildings – Types, causes and effects
Thermal bridging can have a major impact on a dwelling’s overall thermal efficiency, even in very well-insulated homes. According to recent studies, thermal bridging has been found to be responsible…
Chain Surveying Procedure – Advantages and Disadvantages
Chain surveying is a form of surveying that only takes linear measurements in the field. This is appropriate for surveying small areas with clear details and a relatively flat area.…
Lightweight Aggregate : Manufacturing, Properties and Types
Lightweight aggregate is a coarse aggregate used to make lightweight concrete for structural as well as non-structural applications.
Air Quality Index in Delhi – AQI categories and Causes
According to the recently released IQAir AirVisual 2020 World Air Quality Report, India is home to 15 of the world's 20 most polluted cities. Would you believe it if I…
What are air pollutants? | Types, sources and effects of air pollutants
Air Pollutants Examples, Air Pollutants meaning, Effects of Air Pollution, Hazardous Air Pollutants, Major Air Pollutants, Primary Air Pollutants, Secondary Air pollutants, Sources of Air Pollutants, what air pollution is,…
Air pollution control measures and devices for industrial emissions
It’s the need of the hour to take measures for air pollution control and prevention since millions of Indians are constantly exposed to polluted air. For instance, they breathe up…
ALC Panel – Autoclaved lightweight Concrete Panel
ALC Panel or Autoclaved Lightweight Aerated Concrete panel is composite material consists of cement, lime, and silica sand. These panels use two-way welded steel mesh as reinforcement. Reinforcements are treated…
Splitting tensile strength test of concrete – Test procedure
The splitting tensile strength test is performed on hardened concrete to determine its tensile strength. Marginal variations in water to cement ratio, ingredient proportioning, increase in a slump, etc impacts…