Stages in building construction

Planning
Planning should be done before the start of construction. Normally planning are done by architect and civil engineer according to the client requirements.

Site cleaning
Site should be cleaned using dozers. It should be free from trees ,plants and other obstacles.

Earth work excavation
Excavation should be done manually or by excavator. The depth must be up to hard strata.

Plain cement concrete
After the excavation pcc should be laid up to 6 inch depth length and breadth should be according to site conditions

Rcc column footing
Footing should be laid according to structural design using specified cement, sand, aggregate and steel

Plinth beam
Plinth beam is mandatory to avoid seepage through soil also it distribute loads evenly to the columns. Plinth beam should be laid using proper design mix concrete.

Basement
Basement level must be higher than ground level of the plot. Normally  basement is constructed using brick work. The brick should be 1st class brick.

Consolidation of soil for flooring

The basement is filled using necessary gravel and it is consolidated using water for two days. It will close the pores in soil and load bearing capacity will be high..

Super structure
Super structure of building is constructed using 1st class bricks or solid blocks with proper cement mortar.. necessary openings would be given for doors and windows. Normal super structure height from bottom of roof is 10 foot.


Roof
Concrete is good for roof. It is suitable for any climatic condition. Reinforcement as been given with necessary grade. Normally roof are constructed above 10 foot height from the basement.

Parapet wall
Parapet wall are constructed using brick work with proper cement mortar. Steel hand rails are also used for parapet. Parapet wall height should be 3feet from top of the roof.

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