What is Epoxy Paint?
Epoxies are initially in a liquid state that is changed by chemical reaction to a solid state. The basic components in epoxy are hardeners and resins. …
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Engineering Wonders: LED Light-bulbs Used to Create the Video Wall of Chanel Ginza
When Chanel was trying to select a design for their location in Tokyo, they did not go with conventional things. They wanted the outer wall of the …
Continue ReadingDesign and Materials for Low Cost Housing for Earthquake Resistance
Earthquakes present one of civil engineering’s most complex challenges. They typically strike without forewarning and impact every aspect of a …
Continue ReadingHow do Infrared Paint Removers Work?
Paint removal is a technique that requires special skill to prevent damage to the surfaces from where paint is removed. The traditional methods for …
Continue ReadingTraditional External Front Doors
There are several kinds of door styles and materials that are being used for modern houses. The door selection is influenced by the type and style of …
Continue ReadingWhat is Hydroplaning? Hydroplaning Designs
Vehicle control during hydroplaning requires special techniques that are different from normal driving on the road. The brakes should not be applied …
Continue ReadingSurface Mining For Construction Aggregates: Rock Quarries, Sand And Gravel Pits
Construction aggregates have been a source of civil engineering raw material for centuries, as have the rock, sand, and gravel quarries that produce …
Continue ReadingAdvantages of Metal Roofing for Residential Use
Metal roofing materials are being used extensively due to their durability, ease of installation, and other favorable characteristics. If the metal …
Continue ReadingOptimizing Building Construction For Solar Heating And Cooling
As a source of constant solar radiation, the sun can be a warming presence, a source of energy, or an annoying heater depending on the albedo of …
Continue ReadingUsing Population Dynamics To Predict Impact on Infrastructure Construction Trends
Planning for the construction of infrastructure systems is heavily dependent on population trends and population dynamics. As world-wide funding for …
Continue ReadingEngineering Roles in Building Foundations
Created as a base to support all kinds of structures, foundations are one of the least glamorous, yet most important components in structural civil …
Continue ReadingUnderground Construction Projects & Working in Tunnels
Greater utilization of underground construction is growing in popularity as a strategy to increase available commercial and infrastructure space. A …
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