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BLOCKS: THE FRAMEWORK OF A STRONG BUILDING
The strength of your building is a function of the
constituent blocks. A finely molded blocks contributes to the enduring life
span of your house. Today, it is all too common to find quacks parading
themselves as block molders. In my survey, I have discovered that not all
molders are able to produce the kind of blocks that will stand the test of time.
Why Some Blocks are Weak
1.
The sand composition if not...
HOW DO YOU KNOW AN EROSION PRONE AREA DURING DRY SEASON?
Many sand dunes is evidence of erosion area
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Building Collapse: Error leads to terror
Buildings, like all structures, are designed to support certain loads
without deforming excessively. The loads are the weights of people and
objects, the weight of rain and snow and the pressure of wind--called live loads--and the dead load
of the building itself. With buildings of a few floors, strength
generally accompanies sufficient rigidity, and the design is mainly that
of a roof that will keep the weather out while spanning large open
spaces. With tall buildings of many floors, the roof is a minor matter,
and the support of...
