The Case Against Roundabouts
Roundabouts in America have come a long way since they were first introduced. Today, traffic conditions have changed, traffic density has increased …
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Intumescent Spray-on Fireproofing - Indications for Use and Applications
Spray-on fireproof coatings are an effective method for protecting equipment and structures from fire and heat. However, these materials tend to have …
Continue ReadingMay 1842 Versailles Train Crash
Metal fatigue causes failure of structural elements. This fatigue can be a result of over-stress, and the 1842 Versailles train crash was attributed …
Continue ReadingUS Army Corp of Engineers - History and Major Works
The US Army Corps of Engineers played a remarkable role in structuring the nation’s parks, lands, waterways, and coastal shorelines. They have …
Continue ReadingProblems with Septic Systems - Are Cheap Toilet Paper & Reformulated Detergents to Blame?
Homeowners in the US are facing unprecedented difficulties with their septic systems. Industry insiders are quick to place blame for septic system …
Continue ReadingSafety Considerations for Bike and Multimodal Paths
Bike paths are as important as highways and proper design guidelines must be followed while designing them. Bicycle safety tips are an important …
Continue ReadingBridge Building for Earthquake Areas - Design Considerations
Earthquake prone areas always exert great pressure on economy and social security. Safety is the most important aspect of bridge building for …
Continue ReadingTrenchless Pipe Replacement and Relining
Underground space is very important for the smooth functioning of society as this is where the pipelines, utilities, waste disposal systems, etc., are …
Continue ReadingWhat is Multi-Stage Flash Distillation?
This is an article on multi-stage flash distillation where we will look at what is multi-stage flash distillation. Distillation has evolved from the …
Continue ReadingHighway Road Project Management
Highway road project management is not an easy task. It is a demanding job that requires good communication skills, knowledge in geometric design, …
Continue ReadingProbability Based Structural Design Is More Economical
Uncertainties in an engineering system can be mainly attributed to ambiguity and vagueness in defining the variables and parameters of the system and …
Continue ReadingGeometric Design of Roads
Geometric design of highways and roadways refers to road engineering design features, notably horizontal and vertical alignment. Its main purpose is …
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