AI is gradually proving its ability to streamline the drafting, surveying, and data capture processes in surveying practices. As per a recent report released by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), artificial intelligence would be able to influence almost 90% of the core tasks undertaken by surveyors, within the next decade. This article highlights […]
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How to install a reinforced concrete pipe
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What is the minimum curing period for concrete?
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What is a solar roadway and mention its advantages?
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What are the stages of wastewater treatment?
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Value engineering can be defined as a set of systematic tools and creative methodologies adopted by a construction project team to rectify constraints of costs, quality, and scope. Value engineering represents solutions that can be implemented in a construction project to optimize costs, enhance functional performance, and achieve high-quality work. Based on the interpretation of […]
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Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are high-performance insulating panels used to construct walls, ceilings, and floors for residential and light commercial properties. They are a type of composite sandwich panel system that forms an insulating core. Each panel has multiple layers that combine to resist heat transfer efficiently. SIPs provide extreme durability, strength, and energy efficiency […]
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Artificial intelligence is the product of the constant need for data innovation. It is frequently used interchangeably with the concepts of robotization and automation and confused with machine learning or algorithms. Dictionaries define artificial intelligence (AI) as the hypothesis and improvement of computer systems equipped for performing tasks requiring human knowledge, such as visual perception, […]
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Weather plays an important role during the planning, design, and execution of a construction project. It has varied and extensive impacts on the result of a project. From the initial phase to post-project documentation, weather influences construction site, the safety of labors, planning and scheduling time, equipment performance, and activities operation. Moreover, the extreme weather […]
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Alphabet-owned Sidewalk Labs has launched a new sensor called “Pebble” to help manage city parking and curb availability using real-time data. Pebble sensors can enable parking operators, real estate developers, and city agencies to determine parking space availability via a dashboard. The sensors use real-time availability data in innovative and sustainable ways. The company claims […]
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Earthquakes cause distress in structural components of lateral and gravity load-resisting systems (beams, columns, load-bearing walls, and shear walls) as well as horizontal diaphragms (slabs and roofs). Once the structure is damaged, the structure is demolished or repaired depending on the severity of the damage. The structure affected by the earthquake may suffer both non-structural […]
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Earthing is the process of transferring the immediate discharge of electricity directly to the earth plate by using low-resistance electrical cables or wires. The grounding wire safely removes excess electricity during a short circuit and passes it onto the ground, where it lies dormant. It is required for lighting protection, computer installations, hospital operation theaters, […]
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With regards to Biden’s infrastructure plan, the US congress has pointed towards the issues related to the funding for infrastructure. It is necessary to utilize the available funds effectively through strategic planning. This article highlights a few points regarding strategic investment tactics to improve infrastructure effectively as per the 2021 ASCE report card. Begin With Strategic […]
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Smart-tinting glasses are elements designed to respond to the dynamically changing light conditions. They are one of the most advanced façade components, which can provide a more sustainable and energy-efficient future. Smart-tinting glasses are a vital element in the construction of smart buildings. This article explains the essential features and benefits of smart-tinting glasses in […]
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Casing wiring is an electrical system wherein PVC insulated wires are placed in a rectangular-shaped plastic casing and covered with a cap. This type of wiring system is also known as wireways. Casing and capping wiring is considered suitable for indoor wiring works due to aesthetics or technical requirements, such as ease of extension of […]
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Which is the code used for the design of the RCC Bridge?
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What is the tolerance for compression test results of concrete, according to the standards?
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What must be the maximum dry density of Granular Sub Base & Wet Mix Macadam used in Road Construction?
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In the absence of test data for calculating SBC of soil. What are the assumed safe bearing capacity values for different soils?
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What are the different types of handrails used in bridges?
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Railways can be built above or below ground level, depending on the geography and the topography of the location. Furthermore, trains underneath the ground level might be built at shallow or larger depths. There are three distinct railway systems: 1. Surface railways 2. Elevated railways 3. Underground railways 1. Surface Railways With this system, railways […]
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A rail is a horizontally extending steel bar between supports that serves as a track for trains, automobiles, and other vehicles. Types of Rails There are three types of rails: Double-headed rails Bull-headed rails Flat-footed rails 1. Double-Headed rails These rails were used in the early stages of railroad development. They are divided into three […]
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Structural health monitoring (SHM) is the process of using damage detection and characterization techniques for critical structures like bridges, wind turbines, and tunnels. It is a non-destructive in-situ structural evaluation method that employs several types of sensors embedded or attached to the structure. The structural health monitoring process includes installing sensors, data acquisition, data transfer, […]
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Quantum computing is an area of computing that determines relevant solutions from a vast number of options. It utilizes quantum computers, which are super-fast machines that solve problems beyond the potential of the industries by facilitating rapid work, optimizing processes, and improving quality. Artificial intelligence, together with quantum computing, can bring exceptional benefits to the […]
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The Suez Canal is a man-made waterway in Egypt that provides the shortest route between the east and the west of the globe for cargo transportation. The canal divides Asia and Africa by connecting the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. The length of the Suez Canal is 160.3 km, estimated between the beacon in […]
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The fixing of door and window frames in the existing openings should be carried out correctly, including the requisite preparations for openings, drilling holes, fixing frames, and finishing works. Proper fixing of frames prevents fault and subsequent failure of walls or deflection of windows. This article discusses how to fix door and window frames in […]
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Nowadays, long-span slabs are highly desirable as building owners demand spaces without columns. The selection of floor slabs such as flat plate, flat slab, ribbed slabs, slabs supported on beams, and prestressed slab is governed by many architectural and structural factors. The architectural factors include floor-zone thickness, services, and large penetrations through the concrete slab. […]
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Foundation is one of the most vital elements of a structure as its safety and performance affect the entire building. Any kind of negligence during the construction of foundations would mean compromising the safety and serviceability of the building. Therefore, it becomes important to understand the indications that point towards foundation issues so that a […]
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Alkali-activated concrete (AAC) is defined as a class of cement-free concrete that is an alternative to Portland cement concrete (PCC). In AAC, the cement is entirely replaced by an alternative binder. Instead of using ordinary portland cement (OPC) and water, AAC uses other supplementary materials like blast furnace slag (BFS) or fly ash (FA) along […]
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Fly ash is an important ingredient used for the production of cement-based materials like concrete, mortar, etc. One primary application of fly ash is in concrete pavement construction, where a certain percentage of cement is replaced with fly ash to provide significant economic benefits. Its widespread application in pavement construction and embankment has gained acceptance […]
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Shrinkage due to drying out of moisture content in building materials is one of the main causes of cracks in structures. Cracking due to shrinkage mainly affects the appearance and finish; the structural stability stays intact. Most of the unsightly cracks usually develop in the first dry spell after the construction of a building. Mechanism of […]
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Good lighting is an essential aspect of all buildings and structures. The aim of providing good lighting is to encourage the safety of the people inside the building and create a pleasing environment conducive to the interest of the occupants and a sense of their well-being. This can be achieved by: Careful planning of the […]
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There are various businesses that you can venture into for making the most profits. One business idea you can consider is providing quality services to residential properties. You don’t know how many residents need to hire someone that can do repairs or maintenance in some areas of their house. Many successful businesses focus on providing […]
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Today, builders are using a number of advanced and popular materials for the construction of buildings, homes, and offices. Some of these materials are expensive while some are budget-friendly, for example, aluminium composite panels (ACPs). Though inexpensive, they give your office or home a great look. ACPs have been one of the popular building materials […]
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It can sound like a crazy idea to add another bathroom in an old house. But people living in a large family with not enough options would only understand its real value. The long waits for a bathroom to be accessible for use, leading to absence from crucial meetings or other important events, can be […]
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We have always been striving to build technologies that could imitate human intelligence. That’s the reason we have AI at the forefront today, ready to help the industries in turning their aspirations into realities. In construction, AI broadly covers two areas – deep learning and machine learning. Deep learning is a subfield of machine learning […]
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The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in project management can revolutionize the process of decision-making in construction. The introduction of AI tools and services increases productivity, reduces errors, and strengthens the support system. AI helps the workforce perform more efficiently. It helps to improve the productivity of the day-to-day tasks and assists with preparing plans […]
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What is the fineness range of cement?
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Is there are physical or mathematical explanation to prove that the English bond is much stronger than the Flemish bond?
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How to conduct acid-resistant tests on bricks?
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How to do a fineness test of fly ash using Le-Chatlier’s apparatus?
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Describe the design procedure of the industrial truss?
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Acid-resistant bricks are made of clay or shale, with low lime and iron content, and are vitrified at high temperatures in ceramic kilns. Acid-resistant bricks are used to construct floorings vulnerable to acid attack, the lining of chambers and towers in chemical plants, the lining of sewers carrying industrial effluents, etc., to prevent deterioration of […]
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is enforcing several changes owing to the Covid-19 pandemic and the rise in technological advancements in the construction industry. In addition, the Biden administration’s proposals have increased the focus on worker safety. All these factors are anticipated to bring in several changes to the construction sector. Let’s analyze […]
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Several poor construction practices, such as inadequate concrete curing, lack of formwork support, insufficient concrete compaction, and adding water to concrete in the field can cause crack development in plastic and hardened concrete. These mistakes reduce concrete strength, which makes concrete prone to cracks at lower tensile stress than the design calculations. Therefore, contractors and […]
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Fibre cement flat sheets are made of an inorganic hydraulic binder or a calcium silicate binder fanned by the chemical reaction of a calcareous and siliceous material reinforced by organic and inorganic synthetic fibers. These sheets are used for external applications such as curtain walls, cladding facades, soffits, etc., and for internal use in partitions, […]
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Have you heard the phrase “Less is More” before? A lot of architects live by this phrase which is often associated with architect Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe, considered as one of the founders of modern architecture. This phrase was first found in print in Andrea del Sarto, 1855, a poem by Robert Browning: “Who […]
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is a technology associated with the simulation of human intelligence in machines to enable learning and problem solving. AI makes the decision-making process simple, fast, and efficient. It incorporates a whole set of operations in civil engineering to enhance the construction processes and changes the way engineers and builders work. Compared to […]
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Fiber cement flat sheets are made of an inorganic hydraulic binder or a calcium silicate binder fanned by the chemical reaction of a calcareous and siliceous material reinforced by organic fibers and inorganic synthetic fibers. An acceptance test aims to establish whether a batch of products conforms to a given specification. The tests shall be […]
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Fiber cement flat sheets are made of an inorganic hydraulic binder or a calcium silicate binder fanned by the chemical reaction of a calcareous and siliceous material reinforced by organic fibers and inorganic synthetic fibers. An acceptance test aims to establish whether a batch of products conforms to a given specification. The tests shall be […]
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Employees who work outdoors face a more significant risk of contracting injury or illnesses than their co-workers who work indoors. Be it the summer or winters, several risks could cause a negative impact on workers’ productivity levels and overall health. Below is a helpful guide to safety measures that should be referred when working outdoors, […]
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Covid-19 has thrust the issue of workplace safety into the limelight, especially for frontline workers such as nurses and doctors. However, one group of workers have long been exposed to higher risks of injuries on the job but have received little attention towards their plight, and that is minority workers. Minorities at Risk A joint […]
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Fires are the most common threat to any commercial building and fire prevention systems are essential to keep the fire under control. When a fire occurs inside a building, fire prevention systems should turn on automatically to douse the fire as quickly as possible. While fire prevention systems work efficiently most of the time, there […]
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For a commercial building, it is important to implement energy-efficient solutions because of the many advantages they provide. Modern commercial buildings nowadays focus on achieving energy efficiency by installing solar panels, updating the electrical system, or eliminating unnecessary machines and appliances. However, there is one method that some commercial building owners forget to incorporate, and […]
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Epoxy is a paint, plastic, adhesive, or thermoset plastic material made by mixing two or more industrial chemical compounds to provide a high degree of resistance against wear and tear. It provides the most durable and sustainable flooring option. Epoxy flooring, also known as resinous flooring, has a depth of at least 2 mm; if […]
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The world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge opened in Portugal on April 29, 2021. The 516 Arouca bridge gets its name from its 516-meter length and can be covered in a 10-minute walk. Located in the UNESCO-recognized Arouca Geopark in northern Portugal, the 516 Arouca bridge connects Aguieiras Waterfall and the Paiva Gorge. It is situated […]
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The use of carbon dioxide directly i.e. without chemical modification, or after chemical conversion processes for the production of building construction materials is a key strategy to mitigate climate change and use resources efficiently. Researchers have been relentlessly conducting investigations to implement this strategy in the production of building materials, and the results have been […]
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An on-site wastewater treatment system (OWTS) includes four major stages; identifying the source of wastewater, collection and storage of wastewater, pre-treatment of wastewater, and final treatment and dispersion of wastewater to the soil. The pre-treatment stage forms the third stage of on-site wastewater treatment, after which the wastewater undergoes final treatment. The extent up to […]
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