FAQs

1. What is grade beam ?

A: A grade beam or grade beam footing is a component of a building's foundation. It consists of a reinforced concrete beam that transmits the load from a bearing wall into spaced foundations such as pile caps or caissons.

2. What is pier foundation ?

A: A pier foundation is a collection of large diameter cylindrical columns to support the superstructure and transfer large super-imposed loads to the firm strata below.

3. is cedar a hardwood?

A: This iconic wood, known throughout the world for its beauty, versatility and spicy aroma, is a softwood. It belongs to a group of plants known as “gymnosperms,”.

4. What is spread footing?

A: a footing in building construction that is shallow in proportion to its width and is usually made of reinforced concrete.

5. What is the difference between screw and bolt?

A: A bolt is a non-tapered fastener that uses a washer and nut to hold objects together. A screw is a tapered fastener that mates with an existing thread or creates its own thread in a material as it turns.

6. What are the blueprint symbols?

A: Blueprint Symbols are generally used to indicate function, objects, or systems in the floor plan or any kind of engineering drawing. It could be present in structural drawing, architectural drawing, electrical drawing, machine, etc.

8. What do you call the construction trucks?

A: A bulldozer is probably one of the most common and well-known construction vehicles. It is one of the strongest vehicles, and it's like a tractor with a huge blade on the front

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