Precast concrete

Introduction As it would seam the development of concrete and arches played a massive role in the way Rome designed there structures. Particularly concrete changed the way they did things but it makes sense Rome learned how to literally make rock that would conform to almost any shape that they wanted. It was in many ways not just a massive achievement for Rome but it would effect us today with so much being made of concrete these days. Concrete While concrete may not seem like the most…

beautiful beach homes. The Austinmer Beach House designed by Alexander Symes of Australia, is an incredible beach home that sits up high on the coast of the Tasman Sea. The family beach home consists of: a “floating box” living space that sits on top of concrete pillars, a ground floor that contains the majority of the community space, and an underground loggia that opens out to a beautiful sub-terranian courtyard. From low energy LED lighting systems to a bedroom with the most envy inspiring…

fact that homeowners who use roof cement tiles should know is that concrete cures and hardens over time. This curing process lasts for just around 12 months from the time the tile is created. Because it takes time to cure concrete…

architectural world forever: concrete. Concrete made ancient structures like the Pantheon and Coliseum strong enough to somewhat withstand the years of wear. Roman concrete, large chunks of rock bound with a mixture of volcanic ash and water with lime, created a more environmentally friendly material than modern Portland cement (that has to be heated to 1,450℃ which in turn releases enough carbon to be responsible for 7% of global carbon emissions). This form of concrete was had less porosity of…

up the sidewalks are here. I just started long boarding a little over a month ago before one of the huge cracks on the sidewalk right outside Abel residence hall shattered the wood holding my wheel into place, leaving me doing summersaults on the concrete.” When the interview was finished, I felt bad for the student because he had just spent $150 on a new longboard that because of the sidewalk condition, left him slowly walking like most students on…

COVER PAGE 1. TITLE: DEALERS’ SATISFACTION FOR A LEADING BRAND OF CEMENT – A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY 2. NAME OF THE AUTHOR : Dr. S. SELVABASKAR, D. SURIYA PRABHA 3. PHONE NO :80128949993 4: EMAIL ID: holysuriya@gmail.com 5. SUBJECT : MARKETING 6. Key words : Dealers Satisfaction, Cement Marketing, Brand Image DEALERS’ SATISFACTION FOR A LEADING BRAND OF CEMENT – A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY ABSTRACT Cement industry is one of the major industries in India. Today there are 130 large cement…

Balinese architecture is a vernacular style of architecture wherein designers use local materials to help construct buildings, structures, and houses, as well as reflecting local tradition. It is a centuries-old style of design that’s heavily influenced by Bali’s Hindu traditions, as well as ancient Javanese elements. For the materials that are required for Balinese homes and buildings mostly will be thatch roofing, coconut wood, teak wood, stone, bamboo and bricks. Balinese architecture has…

What Is Slate Shingle Metal Roofing And Why Is It Better Than Slate Stone Tiles? Slate shingle metal roofing is a roofing material made from metal and stamped to mimic the appearance of natural slate stone. A slate stone roof adds a touch of luxury to your home, but there are a few reasons why the metal version is superior. If you love the look of slate, you may want to look into slate shingle metal roofing. Here are a few reasons why. Metal Slate Tiles Are Much Lighter Than Stone One reason…

The cast-in-place concrete was used to create the majority of the shallow foundation, columns (including the elevator shaft), and slabs. The prefabricated cinder blocks were used in a small portion of the foundation at the rear of the building surrounding the natural gas meters. The uses for concrete are shown in Figure 3 5 below. Reinforced concrete is a beneficial structural material because it is durable, low maintenance, and most…

A basement foundation is a foundation which is about a floor below the ground surface and there is space in a basement foundation that could be another room in the building to use as storage space. Typically, basement foundations are made from concrete walls. There are many advantages and disadvantages of basement foundations. An Advantage of basement foundation is that it provides air space under the house, which is useful during the summer as it naturally cools down the building using the cold…