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Hemali Patel is an accomplished content writer at Brick & Bolt, with 7 years of experience in the civil engineering and content writing fields. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, which has equipped her with a strong technical foundation. Her professional journey includes 3 years of teaching at engineering colleges and 4 years of content writing and editing. Her unique blend of technical knowledge and writing skills allows her to craft content that educates and engages readers in the construction industry. Outside of her profession, she enjoys reading and traveling.

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Overhead Water Tanks: Design, Capacity, and Essential Cleaning Services

September 16, 2024 | Posted by Hemali Patel

In residential, commercial and industrial buildings, overhead water tanks are one of the essential components and basic requirements. Overhead tanks are designed to store water at a height above the ground level and ensure a pressurised and steady water supply...

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Sand Filling in Foundation

September 13, 2024 | Posted by Hemali Patel

A foundation is crucial for the long life of the building or the structure. A strong foundation supports the weight of the structure built above it. If a foundation is strong enough to support the building, then the life and...

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Fill Sand in construction: A complete Guide

September 13, 2024 | Posted by Hemali Patel

Fill sand is one of the major materials used in construction work. It helps in levelling ground, acts as a base support for many structures, and aids in proper drainage. Knowing what fill sand is, the different types, where it...

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River Sand in Construction: A Complete Guide

September 13, 2024 | Posted by Hemali Patel

River sand is a crucial material used in construction. It’s key for building roads, bridges, and homes. So, knowing its properties and uses helps builders and homeowners make better choices. This article will cover what river sand is, its importance,...

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Exploring Types of Rooftop Cooling Solutions

September 12, 2024 | Posted by Hemali Patel

A cool roofing solution is introduced to help reduce the temperature of the building. In return, it leads to energy savings and increased comfort. These roofing solutions are designed to avoid excessive heat from sunlight without reducing the amount of...

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Cantilever Footing:Design, Benefits, and Common Applications

September 12, 2024 | Posted by Hemali Patel

Everyone knows the importance of foundation. The foundation must be strong enough to balance the whole building or structure. Otherwise, everything will be collapsed. A strong structure cannot stand without a robust foundation. Only a strong foundation can support the...

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Concrete Lintel Beams: All You Need to Know

September 11, 2024 | Posted by Hemali Patel

A lintel is a horizontal beam that distributes the load over openings in a structure. The weight t hat is above such openings is transferred to the surrounding vertical support. It spans openings such as windows, doors, fireplaces, etc., helping...

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What is Assembled First in Prefab Home Construction?

September 11, 2024 | Posted by Hemali Patel

A prefabricated building, familiarly called prefab, is a construction method in which factory made components or units are used to create built structures. Once all the elements are ready, they are transported to the correct location and assembled according to...

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Compressive Strength of Concrete and calculation methods

September 11, 2024 | Posted by Hemali Patel

No matter if you’re a builder or engineer, the common goal when building construction is the long-term stability of the structure. For that, the compressive strength of concrete plays a huge role, which determines how much weight or force it...

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Anchor Pile Foundation and Construction Process

September 11, 2024 | Posted by Hemali Patel

Anchor piles are important in construction and are widely used in civil engineering. They play a crucial role in supporting lateral load weights and are used extensively in marine and retaining walls. However, they also have their own limitations. Understand...