CONSTRUCTION TERMS

CONSTRUCTION TERMS

Types of Roof Trusses

King Post Truss -This types of roof truss is usually for short spans. They are usually used in extensions, garages, porches and outbuildings. Many ancient buildings have open, visible king post trusses. Howe Truss–  A Howe Scissors truss is named after its appearance, which resembles an open pair of scissors. Its bottom chord is connected  at […]

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Trigonometry

TRIGONOMETRY FORMULAS Trigonometry is a field of mathematics dealing with particular angle functions and their application to computations. There are six fundamental trigonometric ratios that are utilized in all trigonometric formulae. These ratios are also known as trigonometric functions since they make extensive use of trigonometry formulae. Sine, cosine, secant, cosecant, tangent, and cotangent are

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Types of Slab

SLAB REINFORCEMENT DETAIL One way Slab – These types of slab are when twice the shorter span is less than the longer span, it is considered a one-way slab. It is called a one-way slab because it will bend in one direction only. (along a short span) The following figures represent the simple steps and rules

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