What is Ultra High Performance Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC)?

Ultra-high performance Fiber Reinforced Concrete is a relatively new construction material having minimum coarse aggregate (usually size greater than 6-7 mm is not used) having discrete random steel fibers uniformly distributed across the concrete matrix with the basic strength of above 14,000 psi (100 MPa) in 3 or 4 days that can go upto as … Read more

Why bricks are soaked in water before lying in Brickwork?

Reason to soak the bricks in water can be understood by first having to study the behavior of the materials involved in brick masonry. The Basic materials involved in Brick Masonry are:- 1) Clay Bricks / Tiles2) Cement-Sand Mortar Brick is actually termed as any building material which is rectangular in shape; however usually the … Read more

Football Pitch of Rio de Janeiro Generates Electricity With Pavegen\’s Tiles

 You might have ridden a bicycle that turns the headlights as soon as you start paddling. You might also have seen wind energy got converted into electrical energy or waves at sea shore generating power to light a lighthouse. These all transformations work on the basic principle pertaining to energy conservation law.  Football Pitch of … Read more

Top Technological Innovations in Construction Industry for 2017

You know what, today when I rummage around “Google Play Store” for APPs on construction industry I got countless results with millions of thousands downloads that made me stunned and I, although is a firm believer that technology has had a unyielding and a rock-solid brunt on our lives, was literally amazed about it. That’s … Read more

7+ Different Floor and Flooring Types

Floor is a flat / plane surface either smooth or rough meant to provide a functional place for the occupants to move or place things as and when required. The purpose to define flooring is not to show that it is uncommon or special; but it was to make it clear what floor is for … Read more