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Image showing a close-up view of deep cracking in a freshly cast reinforced concrete column at a building site

Building Construction

Why Your Columns Crack After Casting: Site Mistakes Explained

Cracks developing in reinforced concrete columns shortly after casting are among the most frequently reported and concerning construction site issues.…

Structural loads on building as per IS 875 showing dead load, live load, wind load and seismic load

Building Construction

IS 875 Explained: Structural Loads as per IS 875 & IS 1893

Structures are subjected to different types of loads throughout their service life. Indian Standards such as IS 875 and IS…

labeled lap length diagram showing rebar overlap

Building Construction

Lap Length in RCC (IS 456:2000) – Formula, Requirements & Placement Guidelines

Lap length in RCC (IS 456:2000) is the overlap length provided between two reinforcing bars so they can act as…