Bernoulli's Equation for Ideal Fluid Flow Explained
Now we know how the energy of an ideal fluid flow is written in the form of an equation. And we know that this equation gives the total energy of …
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Uses and Types of Bulldozers Used in the Construction Industry
Bulldozers are heavy equipment capable of moving heavy loads, clearing rubble, and are very helpful in civil engineering works. Modern bulldozers are …
Continue ReadingReasons for Construction Failures
Failure of construction is an important subject for an owner or a builder, since it involves human life and money. Structural failure may be prevented …
Continue ReadingReasons for Structural Failures
All efforts are essential to prevent structural failure as it involves dangers to human life and property. There are numerous causes for a structural …
Continue ReadingMitigating 100 Year Floods: Catchments And Watershed Management
Two of the most economically prosperous nations in the world own the lion’s share of watershed engineering. As this vital infrastructure ages, …
Continue ReadingWhat is Precast Concrete ?
Generally, precast structures are more economical since these are produced on a mass scale. Such techniques are more efficient, fast, and reliable. …
Continue ReadingAnswering: What is Concrete Curing?
Owners and builders should be seriously concerned about the concrete curing process because it can significantly influence concrete characteristics. …
Continue ReadingWhat is Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete?
GFRC is an engineered concrete that has numerous applications in concrete products including ornamental structures, fountains, domes, and planters. …
Continue ReadingWhat is Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete?
The use of steel fibers has led to the improvement of the concrete’s mechanical properties such as material toughness in tension and also …
Continue ReadingRainwater Storage, Attenuation and SUDS - Prevent Flooding
Under SUDS requirements rainwater has to be held on site and discharged into the drainage system at a slow rate in order to prevent flooding …
Continue ReadingSUDS - Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems for Car Parks
Drainage discharges from any hard surfacing where there are vehicles can be a problem to keep clean. This is done with the use of separators.
Continue ReadingEnvironmentally Sustainable Building and Construction
There is much talk at the moment about ozone layers and sustainable building practices, but very little help on how to design and build sustainable …
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