Construction Practices
What is good construction practices? And how important is it? We all are curious to know when we read this term. So let us discuss on that.
Good construction practices means the generally recognized and accepted reasonable and prudent practices, methods, skill, care, techniques.
Why this practice should be followed? So here the answer is…
Good construction practices and technique should be followed to prevent occurrence of structural damages that may occur during occupancy and with age of the structure. When structure is being constructed it has to go through the various stages and it equally important that to make sure that the structure being constructed will not experience damage under any general circumstances. Development of crack in is the first sign of damage and this not only reduce its strength but will also harm structure and to the extent it may collapse. So it is very important for the civil engineers to ensure good construction practices are followed at every stage of construction to prevent structural damage and failure of the structure.
Following are the good construction practices and techniques that shall be followed for good quality and durable construction of structure:
- Masonry work
- Concrete work
- RCC frame work
- Plastering
- Concrete and terrazzo floor
- RCC Lintels
- RCC roof slab
- Provision of glazed, terrazzo or marble tile on vertical surface
- RCC work in exposed condition
- Finish on wall
- Pace of construction
- Provision of reinforcement for thermal stresses
- Extension of existing building
- Rich cement treatment on external walls
- Movement joints
- Filling in plinth
In next article of Good construction practices will discuss on each and every aspect.
Has anyone meet this kind of failure in their construction journey? Share your experience in comment box.
To be continued…
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Shruti Doshi
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