Advantages and disadvantages of the insulated Finnish slab (FP) in comparison with the insulated Swedish slab (USHP) Of course, the Finnish insulated foundation is not a panacea for all problems and does not ...
Foundation
What is basement siding Each building has a basement level. This is a part of the foundation, the main purpose of which is to protect the walls from moisture (in case of precipitation). Its height depends on ...
Teremok program To perform calculations using a personal computer, specialists often use the Teremok program for heat engineering calculations. It exists online and as an application for operational systems. Program…
Features of blocks The prefabricated strip foundation from FBS blocks for the house has a number of features. Before starting construction, it is necessary to take into account all the advantages and disadvantages of the material and choose the most durable type ...
Calculation of the formwork for the foundation By calculation in this case, we mean the calculation of the required thickness of the boards or boards of the structure, taking into account the distance between the supports, the specific gravity of the mixture to be poured and the ability ...
Column foundation The device of such a foundation is a system of rubble, stone or brick pillars. Supports are erected with a step of about 1.2 to 2.5 meters under the most important points of concentration of loads ...
Advantages and disadvantages of fiberglass reinforcement Reinforcement frames made of fiberglass rather than traditional metal elements have the following advantages. Unlike metal structures, they have a light weight, ...
Slab foundation - what is it Monolithic slab under the house refers to floating unburied foundations, there are also shallow foundations. It got its name due to the fact that the reinforced concrete base is poured under ...
Settlement of the foundation Another strictly standardized value when calculating the strip foundation is its settlement. It is determined by the method of elementary summation, for which the data from the report on geotechnical ...
Diagnosis of Damage The most common causes of damage to the foundations of buildings are precipitation, groundwater and frost. In addition, a number of more specific reasons can be identified: violation of the integrity of the waterproofing layer in ...
Pros and cons of the foundation on piles It is not recommended to arrange it only on swampy, watered areas, where excess moisture will lead to a rapid thinning of the walls of the trunk. In other cases -…
Varieties of pile supports The construction of a pile foundation with monolithic inclusions can be performed in various versions: Base with a hanging grillage, the design of which includes a small hole between the grillage and ...
Stages of the foundation When marking the site, it is advisable to use geodetic equipment. After the work on the project of the future building is completed, you should proceed directly to the construction work. First of all,…
Plywood selection criteria for formwork Which plywood is the best to use for formwork? The building materials market offers a huge selection of different types of plywood, differing in composition and processing options. Besides,…
Slab foundation construction technology Features of monolithic slab foundation installation (diagram). The construction of any foundation begins with digging a foundation pit over the entire area of the building. The depth of the pit for the slab foundation is 40-50 ...