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What is Plastering? Importance and the Basic Process

  In a Building Plaster enhances the look and also protects the wall from moisture and other elements, it is done after completing the Masonry Work and before applying Paint. “In Buildings, Plaster is like the Cloth for Walls” ~An Anonymous Civil Engineer The usual Composition of Plaster is Cement, Sand and Water. It is a thin layer of mortar applied over the masonry surface and it acts as a damp-proof coat over the brick masonry work. It is used on Masonry Walls, Ceilings and Partitions for giving them a firm look and improvising the overall look of the building. Common Types of Plaster Used  On the basis of raw materials Common Plater types are: Cement plaster Lime plaster Gypsum plaster Mud plaster General Information Average Plaster thickness varies from 10-15 mm for inner plaster and 15-25 mm for outer plaster Brief Process, Cleaning of Surface Before Applying---- Applying Water----Preliminary coat of cement Slurry (Cement +Water) to fill up the voids in masonry----First Coat of 6

What is Brick & What are the types of Brick

  With the Increase in Construction of Frame Structures (RCC) and Steel Structures and also the increase in use of alternative use of materials for Masonry like AAC Blocks, one might say the importance of Brick and Brick Masonry is decreasing with time but it is still one of the most used construction Material. “Everything starts with one step, or one brick, or one word or one day” ~ Jeremy Gilley Brick Masonry is considered as Durable. The entire process consists of laying bricks with the help of Cement Mortar in a defined manner to make walls that bear the loads acting on them. There are several types of bricks and a number of mortars which  can be used to construct brick masonry. The bond in brick masonry, which adheres bricks together, is produced by filling joints between bricks with suitable mortar. Special cautions shall be practiced while mortar is mixed and placed since it greatly affects the performance and durability of masonry structure. Classification of Bricks Based on Ra

SURVEY: A BRIEF INTRODUCTION

  A survey is a method of gathering information from a sample of people, traditionally with the intention of generalising the results to a larger population.Surveys provide a critical source of data and insights for nearly everyone engaged in the information economy, from businesses and the media to government and academics. Instruments used in  survey  Theodolite Total station Transit level Auto level  Dumpy level   The  instrument  that is mostly used in survey is Total station.  About Total station A total station is an optical surveying instrument that uses electronics to calculate angles and distances. It combines the functions of a theodolite with that of a transit level and electronic distance meter (EDM).    Function of total station : Angle measurement Most total station instruments measure angles by means of electro-optical scanning of extremely precise digital bar-codes etched on rotating glass cylinders or discs within the instrument. The best quality total stations are