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The world of construction is bustling with activity. We see new buildings rise, roads being laid, and infrastructure developed. Behind all these projects is a vast web of planning, coordination, and hard work. That’s where the power of efficient project management comes into play. Just think about it for a moment: a well-managed project means … Read more
What is Wood? Wood, known for its fibrous and porous structure, is one of the few renewable natural resources. It comprises cellulose fibers embedded in a lignin matrix, providing trees with strength and facilitating nutrient transportation. The product plays a vital role in our daily lives and the economy, finding applications in textile fabrics, fuelwood, … Read more
Some temporary buildings require planning permission either because they will be used for a longer time or because they are large. They are subject to planning regulations for temporary buildings to ensure the safety of the users. As such, they have to meet the minimum set building standards and codes during planning and after construction. … Read more
Between 2030 and 2050, it’s estimated that our planet will suffer devastating environmental losses. These could be due to population growth, climate change, and other environmental factors. In short, all the planet’s natural resources could be depleted by the end of this century. And this is why sustainable practices are so important. To help with … Read more
Interesting Facts about New River Gorge Bridge, the Gorgeous Fayetteville, West Virginia, United States. Total length of 924m with the main arch spanning over 518m. 267m above the New Rivers with a carriageway width of 21.1m. The New River Gorge Bridge was opened on the 22nd October, 1977. It was the world’s longest single span … Read more
Contreras Railway Viaduct Facts – 261 m Concrete Arch Bridge Contreras Railway Viaduct is one of the main structures on the Madrid – Valencia high-speed railway link. Upon completion, the structure became Spain’s largest concrete arch for a rail bridge. Villargordo del Cabriel stretch represents an example of the use of the state-of-the-art construction systems, … Read more
The Solar Ark – An Innovative Steel Structure The Solar Ark is an ark-shaped solar power facility in Japan owned by Sanyo. With over 5000 panels cladding to the structure, it produces approximately 530,000 kilowatt-hours on an annually. The maximum system power is630 kW. It is one of the largest solar buildings in the world. … Read more
Dynamic Analysis Methods for Seismic Bridge Design Depending on the seismic zone, geometry, and importance of the bridge, the following analysis methods may be used for seismic bridge design: The single-mode method (single-mode spectral and uniform-load analysis) assumes that seismic load can be considered as an equivalent static horizontal force applied to an individual frame … Read more
Various Types of In-situ Concrete Floor Systems There are many concrete floor systems from which the designer can select an economical and technically satisfactory solution. Introduction Traditionally, concrete floor systems are reinforced using bars, fabric or using high-strength strand which is stressed. The action of prestressing with a straight or a draped cable in concrete … Read more