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Work Flow in Construction
Work Flow in Construction
building
MEP
structure finishes (mechanical,electri
cal and plumbing)
plastering(int
columns ernal) painting
Substructure-The substructure of a building transfers the load of the building to the ground and isolates it horizontally from the ground.
Plain concrete cement- A mixture of cement, fine aggregate (sand), and coarse aggregate without reinforcement. PCC concrete is used to provide a firm base on the soil before laying the main structural elements of the building.
Footing- part of foundation which is constructed to transfer the vertical loads directly to the soil
Columns -used for structural reinforcement, much like beams. Columns are, basically, vertical structures transmit the compressive loads.
Plinth beams - are constructed between the foundation and walls and are reinforced concrete beams, these beams are provided when the foundation suffers from settlement to prevent the expansion or spread of cracks in the wall from the foundation and the foundation but
these beams distribute the load of a wall.
Superstructure - is an upward extension of an existing structure above a baseline called ground level
Reinforced concrete works - concrete in which steel is embedded in such a manner that the two materials act together in resisting forces. The reinforcing steel—rods, bars, or mesh—absorbs the tensile, shear, and sometimes the compressive stresses in a concrete structure.
Masonry works - he laying of brick or other stone in mortar, the delivery and laying out of the stone, and the smoothing of the mortar
Solid masonry- is generally used to form the walls and other solid elements of buildings, It may be load bearing, forming an integral part of the structure, or non-load bearing, such as a partition wall or cladding.
Veneer masonry - a construction material used on the exterior walls of homes and commercial buildings. It is comprised of thin pieces of brick or stone, and gives the appearance of solid masonry without the associated weight and cost.
Plastering - the process of covering rough walls and uneven surfaces in the construction of houses and other structures with a plastic material, called plaster, which is a mixture of lime or cement concrete and sand along with the required quantity of water.
Finishes- the concluding stage of construction, this work forms the beauty of the building
Water proofing - he formation of an impervious barrier over surfaces of foundations, roofs, walls, and other structural members. The function of the impermeable barrier is to prevent water penetrations. The building surfaces are made water-resistant and sometimes waterproof.
External finishing works - Exterior Finishes are the outside covering that protects the structure of a building against the outside weather elements. Exterior finished walls add an extra element to the decoration of the house. This type of finishing is done to add extra
shine and smooth texture to the walls.
MEP - stands for “mechanical, electrical and plumbing.” MEP engineering is the science and art of planning, designing and managing the MEP systems of a building systems are a building's central nervous system. MEP systems are responsible for the “creature comfort” features of a structure.