Introduction to Plane Table Surveying Plane table surveying is a graphical method of surveying, and we can plot maps directly by drawing on site. This makes this method popular. Now it is…
Types of Cement, Their Properties and Applications
Cement is the only artificial material used in making concrete. In this age of advanced construction technology cement is available in the market in many different types. Each one has its own…
Scope of Civil Engineering in India After BE/BTech
Civil engineering is the oldest branch of engineering. Civil engineering also gives very diversified opportunities after completion of BE/BTech Civil Engineering. A civil engineer is responsible for better and more efficient transport…
Parts of Bridge Construction (in Details)
A bridge has many substructures and superstructure parts. Different types of bridges have different procedures for erection as well as different components. Here, an example of simple reinforced concrete bridge components is…
Glass as Building Material (Types, Properties,& Applications)
Glass as a building material is brittle in nature and has very diversified applications. Glass is used for interior decoration to window and door panels. Types of Glasses Available in the Market…
IS 1343 2012 PDF (Prestressed Concrete Code of Practice)
In the past century, a new form of concrete evolved called prestressed concrete. In prestressed concrete, initial compressive stress is induced in the concrete before actual loading. So, it can withstand tensile…
why Manhole Covers are round in shape?
There are many reasons that manhole covers are round in shape. Each of them is described below. If covers are square or rectangular, then there are chances to accumulate fungi or algae…
IS 456 2000 Plain And Reinforced Concrete-Code of Practice (pdf)
IS 456 2000 is the fourth revision after its first publication. It is based on limit state design though it gives guidelines on the working stress method in Annexure B. You can…
IS 456 : 2000 Amendment no 5 July 2019(pdf)
IS 456 : 2000 is the Geeta for civil engineers and structure designers in India. IS 456 : 2000 got its 5th amendment in July 2019. You can download this IS 456:2000…
IS 13920-2016 Ductile Detailing of Reinforced Concrete Structures Subjected to Seismic Forces
IS 13920 2016 is a comprehensive and detailed code for Ductile Detailing of Reinforced Concrete Structures Subjected to Seismic Forces. Ductile detailing is necessary for resisting shear forces. A structure, which is…
IS 4326 2013 (Earthquake Resistant Design and Construction of Buildings)
IS 4326 2013 is the latest code for Earthquake Resistant Design and Construction of Buildings. You can download IS 4326 – 2013 PDF with this link You may also like to Download…
IS 10262-2019 Guidelines to Concrete Mix Design
IS 10262 – 2019 is a comprehensive Indian Standard code to make concrete mix designs of standard and high-performance concrete. In this IS Code, guidelines are given for proportioning raw material for…
Building Construction by IGNOU (PDF)
This book on Building Construction by IGNOU would be helpful for Diploma Civil Engineering Students, and Undergraduate Students too. Professions, like site engineers, would also find this useful. You can download this…
Building Materials EBook pdf by IGNOU (pdf)
The book on building materials is self-explanatory and easy to understand. It gives a basic idea to diploma and undergraduate students. It is also useful in the preparation of different competitive exams…
[PDF] Building Materials by Duggal
Building Materials subject includes construction materials, interior decoration for furniture, for repair work, for improving building performance. Building Materials by Duggal is considered a standard book for civil engineering students as well…