The Operation of Pressure Relief Valves in the Chunnel
Pressure valves in the Chunnel involve an important design concept. The designers of the Chunnel have optimized the air dynamics inside the tunnel so …
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Best Websites and Forums for Civil Engineers
It is not an easy task to find the best websites and forums for civil engineers on the internet. If you are looking for civil engineering forums and …
Continue ReadingThe History of Water Chlorination - A Major Public Health Advance
Preliminary use of water chlorination took place in the mid to late 1800’s. The history of water chlorination for regular disinfection of public …
Continue ReadingWireless Bridge Monitoring & the Internet of Things
The structural health of bridges need constant monitoring to prevent collapses that can be sudden and disastrous. Distances and the number of such …
Continue ReadingUrban Noise Pollution on the Decibel Scale
Noise pollution is caused by unwanted sounds that intrude into our daily lives. The increasing density in urban planning has made it essential to deal …
Continue ReadingStructural Engineering Consulting: Role of, Risk Management, Specilization in Structural Engineering Consulting
Utilizing a broad knowledge of civil and mechanical engineering along with one or more specialty skill sets, structural engineering consulting …
Continue ReadingStructural Testing of Engineering Materials and Engineering Design
Computer models are useful in structural analysis, but are no substitute for laboratory testing. An important facet of structural testing and design, …
Continue ReadingLow Cost or Free Structural Engineering Design Software
Tedious hand calculations and slide rules for structural engineering design and analysis has given way to a plethora of low cost or even free …
Continue ReadingSteel Roof Truss Types & Designs. Steel Truss Design
Overtaking the wood truss as a popular choice for structural design, the steel truss has become an important architectural and structural engineering …
Continue ReadingBeam and Truss Bridges
Bridges have long been constructed for the use of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. There are several types of beam bridges and truss bridges being …
Continue ReadingThe Versatility And Design Of Wood Trusses
For thousands years the use of wood trusses has been an important architectural and structural engineering practice. The concept has been …
Continue ReadingWhat Is a Beam Bridge - Advantages & Disadvantages - Beam Bridge Types
A beam bridge is designed by the modern design techniques and the construction involves a thorough soil analysis, followed by the selection of bridge …
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