Standard Operating Procedures for Membrane Filtration
Membrane filtration is considered very efficient and is often used in addition to slow sand filtration and other methods to ensure the quality of …
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Construction Skills Certification Schemes - US, UK, India
The construction industry is booming- growing exponentially all across the world. Different countries have different construction skills certification …
Continue ReadingConcrete Curing Underwater, in Freezing and Hot Temperatures, and in Humid Conditions
Without curing, concrete is just like brittle mixture of various construction ingredients that can break down under excessive loads or even under …
Continue ReadingIn-situ Repair of Prestressed Concrete Pipe
Prestressed concrete pipes have lower construction costs and are more readily repaired in comparison to conventional concrete pipes. Repair of …
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 ReadingStaircase Design Principles
A staircase is an integral part of a building. It is a series of steps arranged in an order so that people can go from one floor of a building to …
Continue ReadingEngineering Disasters: the St Francis Dam Failure
The St Francis Dam failure in California occurred in 1928, two short years after its completion, resulting in over 450 deaths. The dam was constructed …
Continue ReadingAdvantages of Using Dry Ice for Surface Cleaning
Surface cleaning by dry ice blasting is a very effective method with practically no clean-up required. Equally adaptable to sensitive and rugged …
Continue ReadingSmoke and Water Damage Clean-Up
Water from firefighting operations and smoke from a fire causes lots of damage and a need for cleaning operations once the fire is put out. This …
Continue ReadingHow to Treat Drill Foam for Reuse
Drill foam is a detergent used by drillers of oil wells to assist in the floatation of dirt to the surface and which also helps to extend the life of …
Continue ReadingComparison of Household Water Treatment Systems
Do you want to invest in household water treatment systems? Are you puzzled with regard to the system you should install? Perform a comparison of …
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 …
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