Deep Compaction Techniques
Pre-compression A site is pre-loaded by means of a surcharge or by lowering the groundwater level, causing the ground …
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historic perspective of special moment frames
A seismic moment frame comprises of a rectangular system of rigidly connected columns and beams that resist moment and…
Types of concentric structural braces
Braced frames may be grouped into two categories as either concentric braced frames (CBF) or eccentric braced frames (…
Types of eccentric braced frames
However, they are of questionable value in seismic regions because of their poor inelastic behavior. Although moment-r…
AISC 341-05 requirements for special plate shear walls
In general terms, the AISC requirements are based on the following principles: 1. The web plates are assumed to rea…
Architectural review of tall buildings
Building architecture in the twentieth century can be traced to several nineteenth-century roots. One was the advent o…
Preparing Bar schedule manualy
Reinforced concrete is the most commonly used structural material in engineering construction. Although concrete is st…
Concrete Road Design in Rural Area in Sri lanka
Key Points of the Project Dimension : 150 mm (6 inch) thickness of Concrete Road , width 4.6m, length 4.6KM Concre…
Types of foundation repair
Before start on with types of foundation repair, any one may have the doubt, how to identify the foundation problems? …
Tendering methods, Procedures in Construction
Tendering Tendering is the process by which bids are invited from interested contractors to carry out specific package…
Important technical terms (Drawing Related) for a Quantity Surveyor
Though below mentioned terms can be easily familiarized by Professional Quantity surveyor within no time after he ente…
Procurement methods in Construction Industry
Construction professionals are always keen to understand about procurement methods practiced in industry. Therefore an…
Classification of soil – USDA, AASHTO, Unified classification methods
What is soil and why it should be classified? Soil is a natural element of the earth and also a mixture of organic, …
Methods of takeoff quantities – Explanation with solved problem
Quantity Takeoff Depending on the shape or design of a building the method of taking out quantities also varies. H…
SHEET PILE WALL OF RETAINING STRUCTURE
A retaining wall is a constructed wall that restrains soil or other material at locations having an abrupt change in e…
Measurement of materials & works – QS
Units of Measurements Units are the determinants of the quantities to represent them in a standard way. Commonly un…
Types of estimates that prepared on various stages of a project
What is an estimate or estimation in construction industry? Estimate is a rough calculation on quantities of various w…
Types of foundations
Foundations are commonly well known as substructures that are positioned below the ground level and they transfer the …
Download Viewpoint's ProContractor Software
Viewpoint's ProContractor software is a cloud based software solution that deals with the complexities involved in…
Uses of cement in building construction industry
At this moment, the cement is extensively used across the planet in the creation of different engineering formations. …
Rama Setu - An Engineering Wonder of 5076 BCE
Rama and his group are believed to have constructed this bridge beyond the seas to Lanka. Did Rama be real? Is Rama an…
Why are Steel Rods utilized in Concrete Reinforcement?
Everybody recognizes that concrete is very good in compression whereas steel is outstanding in tension. Steel is also …
How to Install Cranes Safely for Avoiding Danger
A construction site keeps its popular image unchanged with cranes, dust-laden ambience and heavy-weight machinery. Sky…
Things to Remember while Constructing High-Rise Building
High-rise buildings are growing their numbers rapidly, and every country catches the latest trend with their best effo…
Cement Manufacturing Process
The entire manufacturing process in a modern plant is now controlled through a microprocessor based programmable logic…
Types of Dams
A dam is a hydraulic structure of fairly impervious material built across a river to create a reservoir on its upstrea…
Uses of cement
At present, the cement is widely used across the world in the construction of various engineering structures. It has p…
Precast Concrete
The main difference between precast concrete and cast-in-situ concrete is that the former is a factory made product wh…
Lightweight concrete
The bulk density of ordinary concrete is about 23 kN/m3. The concrete having bulk density between 5 to 18 kN/m3 is kno…
Waterproofing concrete
For certain types of works like water storage tanks, reservoirs, basement walls, roofs, swimming pools, sewage units, …
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BRIDGE AND FLYOVER
WHAT IS DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BRIDGE AND FLYOVER? Dear friends,in this lecture today we will discuss the ma…