Fundamentals of Building Construction
Fundamentals of Building Construction
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ISBN: 9781118138915
Author: Edward Allen
Publisher: WILEY
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Masonry walls of various sorts are utilized in building construction. Masonry walls are the most enduring feature of any structure or building. It separates a structure from the outside world. In masonry construction, the common masonry materials used ar…
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The difference between reinforced and pre-stressed concrete and advantages and disadvantage of each concrete.

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