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General information relating construction, Shelter and urban planning.
This document is intended to assist building workers (carpenters, masons etc…) in maintaining reliable standards in carrying out their respective work on a construction site.
Practical Action, Published on 2015
This technical brief offers a selection of cost-effective,environmentally friendly, disaster resistant, alternative housing technology options and features.
Practical Action Sri Lanka, Published on 2015
Dry rubble packing can be used for constructing foundations on good soil which has a high bearing capacity. This technical brief describes this technology in detail.
Practical Action Sri Lanka, Published on 2015
This technical brief discusses some of the recommended finishes adopted by Practical Action at its pilot construction sites and are cost effective and eco-friendly finishing options.
Practical Action Sri Lanka, Published on 2015
This technical brief looks at the three most likely areas for rats to build nests, and suggests improvements in their construction which should reduce the chances of infestation and allow for...
Jules Janssen, Published by Appropriate Technology on 1981
This presentation provides some guidelines to identify building defects in construction industry.
Pullenayagam, V., Published on 2015
Walls constructed using this technology has proven to be stronger than the traditional 9” brick walls and more comfortable as the soil wall acts as an insulator. This technology has been adopted by...
Practical Action Sri Lanka, Published on 2015
Walls constructed using this technology has proven to be stronger than the traditional 9” brick walls and more comfortable as the soil wall acts as an insulator. This technology has been adopted by...
Practical Action Sri Lanka, Published on 2015
Dry rubble packing can be used for constructing foundations on good soil which has a high bearing capacity. This technical brief describes this technology in detail.
Practical Action Sri Lanka, Published on 2015
Dry rubble packing can be used for constructing foundations on good soil which has a high bearing capacity. This technical brief describes this technology in detail.
Practical Action Sri Lanak, Published on 2015
This technical brief discusses some of the recommended finishes adopted by Practical Action at its pilot construction sites and are cost effective and eco-friendly finishing options.
Practical Action Sri Lanka, Published on 2015
This technical brief discusses some of the recommended finishes adopted by Practical Action at its pilot construction sites and are cost effective and eco-friendly finishing options.
Practical Action Sri Lanka, Published on 2015
This document is intended to assist building workers (carpenters, masons etc…) in maintaining reliable standards in carrying out their respective work on a construction site.
Practical Action Sri Lanka, Published on 2015
This document is intended to provide basic guidelines to occupants of houses that have been constructed in new resettlements in Sri Lanka. However, the information can also be used in maintaining...
practical Action Sri Lanka, Published on 2015
This document is intended mostly to help building contractors and site supervisors to maintain reliable standards in order to ensure that the final product would be of durable quality. It is hoped...
Practical Action Sri Lanka, Published on 2015
This document is intended to assist building workers (carpenters, masons etc…) in maintaining reliable standards in carrying out their respective work on a construction site.heavy rains, high speed...
Practical Action Sri Lanka, Published on 2015
This technical brief offers a selection of cost-effective,environmentally friendly, disaster resistant, alternative housing technology options and features.
Practical Action Sri Lanka, Published on 2015
This technical brief offers a selection of cost-effective,environmentally friendly, disaster resistant, alternative housing technology options and features.
Practical Action Sri Lanka, Published on 2015
Follow the activity of the Practical Answers South Asia office in Sri Lanka (http://www.janathakshan.com), working with the very poorest people.
Practical Action, Published by Practical Action on 2011