The Modern Theory of Plate Tectonics
Active research is being conducted by scientists to obtain details about the movement of tectonic plates. These movements are responsible for …
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Answering: What Is Disaster Management , Emergency Management? Four Phases Of Emergency Management
Emergency management is an important subject that deals with human life and property. Damages caused by disasters are less harmful if a comprehensive …
Continue ReadingWhat to Do in an Earthquake?
Earthquakes can cause serious damage, for which it is essential that all necessary measures, including household seismic safety, should be ensured by …
Continue ReadingBeginner's Guide to Rust: Causes And Prevention Through Galvanization
Rust is a process that occurs when oxygen and moisture contact exposed metal. With the settlement of moisture in dents, and with an increase in the …
Continue ReadingLearn how to Measure Height of Tall Buildings and Sky Scrappers - Part 2 - 5 More Techniques
Can you believe that you can measure the height of a tall tower or a building with the help of a friend and his/her height? Read this to learn how to …
Continue ReadingHow to Measure the Height of Tall Buildings and Skyscrapers - Part 1 - Shadow Reckoning
A tall building like the “Burj” in Dubai is almost 818 meters (2684 feet) above the ground level, which is currently the world’s tallest …
Continue ReadingIntroduction to Pile Foundations
Pile foundations consist of piles that are dug into the soil till a layer of stable soil is reached. Pile foundations transfer building load to the …
Continue ReadingBasics of Finite Element Analysis
Finite element analysis uses a system of points that makes a mesh, programmed to include the material and the structural properties which identify the …
Continue ReadingBasic Methods of Waste Management: Incineration, Landfills and Recycling
After the industrial revolution, waste management became an important and necessary function. Learn some of the main methods used in managing waste …
Continue ReadingWhat is Urban Tunneling? The Challenge of Constructing Tunnels Underground in Cities
Imagine the challenges of building a tunnel in an urban setting - for example, to construct a metro system in a big city such as London, New York, or …
Continue ReadingEarthquake Resistant Construction
Earthquake construction is an important discipline that contributes to minimizing damage by using pile foundations, base isolation, and other …
Continue ReadingFundamentals of Seismic Vibration Control
Though earthquakes can produce devastating damages to life and property, modern technologies of seismic vibration control such as building elevation …
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