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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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Expansion Joint in Building: Types, Key Considerations, Procedure, Do’s and Don’ts

November 14, 2024 | Posted by Hemali Patel

Do you ever wonder how these tall buildings withstand powerful earthquakes or soil settling? It’s because of expansion joints, which allow tall and heavy structures to withstand powerful earthquakes or soil settling. The expansion joints are the structures that lay...

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Cement Mortar – Characteristics, Properties, & Applications

November 13, 2024 | Posted by Hemali Patel

Mortar is a workable paste that contains ingredients like cement, water, and sand. It is a homogeneous mixture that helps bind the building blocks like bricks, stones, and concrete masonry units. There are various types of mortars available in the...

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Porotherm Bricks – Benefits, Properties, and Applications

November 13, 2024 | Posted by Hemali Patel

Bricks are one of the crucial construction materials that have been in use for thousands of years. Although bricks use different raw materials, clay bricks are widely preferred, which leads to the development of numerous clay bricks. There are several...

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One-Way Ribbed Slab – Design, Advantages, and Applications

November 13, 2024 | Posted by Hemali Patel

A slab is a flat, horizontal reinforced concrete element that is used to form flooring, ceiling, and roofs of a structure. These are one of the necessary components of the building that provide a solid, stable base. There are numerous...

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Arch Structures – Types, Applications & Advantages Explained

November 13, 2024 | Posted by Hemali Patel

Arches have been used in the structures for centuries. In the evolution of the construction sector, arches are an excellent option to elevate the elegance and overall look of the architecture. It has been widely used, from ancient Roman aqueducts...

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Rectangular Combined Footing – Design, Steps & Comparison

November 12, 2024 | Posted by Hemali Patel

There is no doubt that the construction structures exert considerable weight. A structural element that bears the weight of the structure is called the footing. Even a small mistake in the design of the footing could collapse the entire structure....

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Casement Windows – A Comprehensive Guide

November 12, 2024 | Posted by Hemali Patel

Windows are an integral part of any building and serve as portals that connect the exterior world with the interior of the structure. They are provided as openings in the walls that allow natural light, fresh air, and views of...

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Facing Bond in Brick Masonry – Uses & Benefits

November 12, 2024 | Posted by Hemali Patel

In the construction sector, brickwork involves uniform patterns to maximise the strength of the structure. The industrial terminology for this uniform pattern is brick bonding. Brick bonding influences the structural strength and the appearance of the façade. This provides aesthetic...

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Stepped Footing – Design, Importance, Benefits & Application

November 11, 2024 | Posted by Hemali Patel

Sloping sites are challenging to build on, but they can produce unique architectural designs. Foundations are a base for balancing the structural element built above the ground. They are a decisive part of the construction process, supporting heavy loads to...

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Raking Bonds in Masonry – Types, Construction & Applications

November 11, 2024 | Posted by Hemali Patel

Bonding of bricks is the way of arranging bricks in a certain way using cement or lime mortar to build walls, pathways, floors, etc. There are numerous bonds in brick masonry, each with a unique style, purpose, properties, advantages, and...