The damage to a building due to water/moisture is a significant factor that either shortens its useful life or necessitates costly repairs. The types of damages a building suffers due to moisture are listed below: Decay of wood-based materials Spalling of masonry caused by freeze-thaw cycles Damage to gypsum plasters by dissolution Corrosion of metals […]
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The damage to a building due to water/moisture is a significant factor that either shortens its useful life or necessitates costly repairs. The types of damages a building suffers due to moisture are listed below: Decay of wood-based materials Spalling of masonry caused by freeze-thaw cycles Damage to gypsum plasters by dissolution Corrosion of metals […]
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Glulam is glued laminated timber formed by stacking a number of timber boards or wood lams and bonding them together using a durable and moisture-resistant adhesive. It is a type of structural engineered wood product that is light in weight with a comparable load-bearing capacity to steel. A properly prefabricated glulam possesses excellent resistance to […]
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Steinway Tower, the world’s skinniest skyscraper, has opened for its first residents in the city of Manhattan. Standing tall at 1,428 feet, Steinway Tower, also known as 111 West 57th Street, is one of the tallest buildings in the western hemisphere, next to the World Trade Center (1,776 ft) and Central Park Tower (1,550 ft) […]
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Composite decking is made from artificial deck boards manufactured by mixing recycled plastics, waste wood fiber, and bonding agents. Composite decks require less maintenance and offer more design flexibility than traditional wood decking. Composite decking, also referred to as wood-plastic composite (WPC) decking, is gaining popularity as it conserves natural wood and is environmentally friendly. This […]
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Time management is organizing and implementing a strategy related to the time required for different activities in a project. No aspect of work, be it the individual’s work, others, project, or process, can be controlled unless it has been planned. It is helpful to set out the distinctions between the different terminologies related to time […]
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The 1915 Canakkale Bridge or Dardanelles Bridge is the world’s longest mid-span road suspension bridge situated in Canakkale in northwestern Turkey. The bridge is 3.7 km long and is built over the Dardanelles Strait in the Canakkale province. The name of the bridge symbolizes the Canakkale Naval Victory of March 18, 1915. It is painted […]
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Polycarbonate is an engineering thermoplastic with outstanding impact resistance, heat resistance, and transparency. It is light in weight and 250 times stronger than standard glass and therefore used for widespread building and construction applications. The polycarbonate most used in construction is manufactured by condensation polymerization between bisphenol A and carbonyl chloride or diphenyl carbonate. It […]
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A submerged floating tunnel (SFT), also called Archimedes bridge or suspended tunnel, is a tunnel that floats in the water supported by its buoyancy (specifically, by employing the hydrostatic thrust, or Archimedes’ principle). Structural Components of Submerged Floating Tunnel A submerged floating tunnel (SFT) consists of various structural components that provide stiffness and strength against […]
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Clay roof tile is a ceramic product made up of a solid unit of clay or shale, or both, formed into any shape, generally rectangular planar shapes while in a plastic state and fired in a kiln. Classification of Clay Roof Tiles The clay roof tiles are classified based on the grade for durability and […]
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A Basingstoke-based startup called Hypertunnel has developed a revolutionary approach to tunneling including tunnel construction, enlargement, repair and maintenance of tunnels and underground structures. The company’s co-founders, Jeremy Hammond and Steve Jordanhe showcased a new, cost-effective, safer and environment-friendly system for the construction, repair, enlargement, and maintenance of tunnels. Hypertunnel leverages several innovative technologies, including […]
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Argon gas-filled windows consist of double or triple glass panes and argon gas that fills the space between them. The argon gas improves the durability and insulation capacity of the window. In addition, it does not conduct heat and prevents the buildup of frost at the bottom of the window during winters. Argon is an […]
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The International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC, French: Federation Internationale des Ingenieurs-Conseil) drafts and publishes the FIDIC contract suite. The original edition of the FIDIC books dates back to 1957. However, FIDIC has recently published many new contracts to complement the suite of contracts. The FIDIC contract suite currently covers many projects and procurement methodologies. […]
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A team of researchers from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), USA, has invented hemp-based rebar as an alternative to traditional steel reinforcement for concrete structures. The study claims that hemp rebars for concrete reinforcement mitigate the problem of corrosion and reduce carbon emissions. There are many natural fibers like bamboo, sisal, etc., with a strength […]
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Life cycle cost (LCC) is defined as the cost of an asset or its parts throughout its life cycle while fulfilling the required performance. Whole life cost (WLC) is the total of all significant and relevant initial and future costs and benefits of an asset throughout its life cycle while fulfilling the performance requirements. Life […]
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Parallel-seismic tests are non-destructive surface techniques used to test the quality of pile foundations. It is used to determine the length and integrity of pile foundations that are not accessible (too long and slender or buried below a pile cap). Compared to other non-destructive surface techniques, the parallel seismic method is more versatile for determining […]
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Analogous estimating is an estimation technique that uses the historical data of old projects to estimate the cost for similar new projects. Analogous estimation is also called top-down estimating and is used by project managers when there is limited information regarding the current project. Analogous estimation technique is an easy-to-implement technique that possesses a success […]
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Elevators are mechanical platforms designed to transport people and goods between two or more floor levels vertically within a dedicated shaft that connects the different floors of a building. They are an important part of both residential and commercial buildings. The load-carrying unit, including the supporting platform, and the guided frame, is termed a guided […]
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As per ACI 506R, “shotcrete is concrete or mortar conveyed through a hose and pneumatically projected at a high velocity onto a surface”. It is widely used in construction and repair applications due to its cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and adaptability. The shotcrete process is suitable in restricted construction areas, when the formwork is cost-prohibitive, or in […]
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Longitudinal skin reinforcement is deformed bars, wires, or bonded prestressed reinforcement placed uniformly on both sides of the vertical face of the tension zone in relatively deep beams to control crack width. If the deep beam is not equipped with such reinforcement, the width of cracks in its web will be larger than the cracks […]
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A submerged floating tunnel (SFT), also called Archimedes bridge or suspended tunnel, is a tunnel that floats in water supported by its buoyancy (specifically, by employing the hydrostatic thrust, or Archimedes’ principle). Tunnels in water are not new in civil engineering. Since about the 1900s, several immersed tunnels have been constructed around the world. Bridges […]
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Tacheometric surveying is defined as a method of angular surveying in which a tachometer is used to determine the horizontal and vertical distance between two points. Thus, eliminating the tedious process of chain surveying to measure horizontal distance. Tacheometric surveying is preferred over chain or tape surveying. It is faster and more convenient, especially in […]
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A Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan is the only home mortgage insured by the government in the USA. It is one of the largest construction mortgage insurers in the world and is part of the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). FHA provides mortgage insurance on loans given by FHA-approved lenders. FHA is […]
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Drone mapping or aerial surveying in construction provides the end deliverables in the form of maps. The two common types of drone mapping methods are photogrammetry and LiDAR. Both the methods give different mapping outputs and require specific data processing software to study the data. This article discusses the common maps delivered after a drone […]
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Almost all of us have fancied operating the huge construction machines we see on the way. But the idea takes a backseat fearing the hard work and the safety hazards associated with it. So, what if construction could be turned into a fun-filled experience? Texas opened the city’s first construction-themed amusement park called Dig World, […]
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Construction mortgages or construction loans are short-term loans designed to finance the construction of a home. Construction mortgages require strict qualifications and higher interest rates due to the possible risks associated with the lender. These mortgages demand only the interest to be paid during the construction period. Construction mortgages help streamline the building planning process, […]
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